"Yes, he refused." I didn’t feel like I was in the wrong.
Fern stopped talking. For the next few days, she rarely engaged with , treating like air outside necessary work conversations.
Fortunately, she was professional and still perford her work diligently. After successfully signing the contract, we headed back to Xylos.
Sherman Hathaway praised Fern and greatly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort at the thought of continuing to work with Fern.
However, without any obvious conflict, I wouldn’t initiate a confrontation.
"Zoe, take this docunt to the Marketing Departnt. The company is planning to try online live streaming marketing. Coordinate with the Marketing Departnt for synchronous launches both dostically and internationally," Sherman Hathaway handed a docunt.
I nodded and took the docunt to the Marketing Departnt.
As soon as I arrived, I saw several beautiful young girls with exquisite makeup. After asking a colleague, I learned they were online broadcasters hired by the departnt.
The company focuses on costic production, with its own brand and sales channels. With nearly a hundred counters in Xylos, Sherman Hathaway is looking to expand online.
This is the primary goal of the subsidiary.
After I handed the docunt to the Marketing Manager, I prepared to leave but unexpectedly saw a familiar figure.
Azure Vaughn wore a chic suit, her once sleek black hair now in wavy curls, adding a touch of femininity. Her makeup was lighter compared to other girls, but her skin was fair and features delicate, like a water lily’s beauty.
She also saw and looked sowhat surprised for a mont.
"Miss Hathaway." Azure approached and greeted softly.
"What are you doing here?" I felt it was absurd, even wondering if she was investigating and getting close deliberately.
"I saw this company was hiring music broadcasters, and I’m a music major, so I thought I’d give it a try. Earning so living expenses while studying abroad wouldn’t hurt," Azure bit her lip, looking at with wet eyes.
The company seemingly wanted to hire talented broadcasters, then find ways to accumulate fans before starting to sell products, a popular model back ho.
I smiled slightly, "You’re quite ambitious. Has Henry Preston gone bankrupt? Do you need to strive so hard?"
Speaking of Henry Preston, Azure’s expression changed subtly, and her eyes flickered, "I don’t want him to feel like I rely on him for everything. He helped a lot with the study abroad thing, but I can’t rely on him for living expenses too."
"No need to save him that little money," I genuinely felt for Azure’s naive mindset, thinking saving a man so money could prove she sincerely wanted to live with him.
Since you’ve tried so hard to stand beside Henry Preston, can’t you be a bit more generous?
Azure lowered her head.
"You should look at his past news more. Giving houses and cars is basic for him, and the money you save shouldn’t end up spent on other won," I said in a seasoned tone, patted Azure’s shoulder, and left without turning back.
What Azure thought of my words, I couldn’t care less.
After a busy day, finally, it was ti to get off work. Hungry, I drove to head back. At the company entrance, I saw Azure getting on an electric scooter.
The one driving the scooter was her friend, Joy Lawson.
Friends studying abroad together, working hard in their studies while living simple yet happy lives. The two rode the scooter, the evening breeze lifting their hair tips, smiles playing on their lips—a scene full of youthful beauty.
Suppressing my hunger, I snapped a photo and sent it to Ivan Underwood without a word.
He replied soon: What do you an?
I didn’t stop the car. After getting ho, I quickly ordered take-out and replied to Ivan: Henry Preston sent her abroad to study. You’re one step behind and can’t help it, but didn’t you notice Azure doesn’t have a car?
This is your chance to shine!
Ivan: ... Go tell Henry Preston, it has nothing to do with .
As I lay on the sofa, looking at Ivan’s reply, I felt sothing wasn’t right. Is he still crazy about Azure or not?
Three minutes later, a call from Henry Preston startled .
When I answered, his ominous voice ca through, "You saw Azure?"
"Yeah, she’s working part-ti as a broadcaster!" I said sarcastically. "Henry Preston, you really like the type who fights hard to blossom in the dust, right? Ah, the resilient white flower, give her a ho."
"Zoe Hathaway, speak properly!" Henry was indeed angered.
"You called ," I responded irritably. "Instead of wasting words with , can you buy your white flower a car? I’m afraid if I run into her in the rain one day, I won’t know whether to give her a ride or not!"
Henry was so angry he didn’t speak for a while, finally throwing down a single "Alright, right away!"
After hanging up, I huffed, quickly opening WeChat to bombard Ivan: Are you stupid, Ivan?! How many opportunities have I given you, and have you seized even one? So much for bravely going after her. Do you even understand a woman’s heart? I swear, if you report to Henry again, I’ll fly back and yell at you at your hospital!
Ivan was typing for a while, then three words popped up: I’ll wait for you.
Suddenly, I felt he deserved to lose in a past life. If I were Azure, I’d choose Henry Preston too.
As I quietly contemplated, the doorbell rang.
I glanced through the peephole and was genuinely startled by who was outside the door.
Why is Dylan Dawson here?!
I had no choice but to open the door, "Dylan, what are you..."
"I ca back for work, Crystal gave your address, and insisted I bring you wedding candies. She didn’t have ti to give them to you on the wedding day," Dylan said, lifting the beautifully packaged box with a smile.
Crystal, still restless even when pregnant with such severe morning sickness, yet she has the energy to worry about and her brother...
I couldn’t turn him away, so I said, "Thanks a lot. Co in and have a seat."
Dylan looked apologetic, "Am I interrupting you?"
"No, no, co in and sit down!" How could I say he was disturbing ? I understood Dylan’s thoughts, but he never crossed any boundaries, so I couldn’t speak too harshly.
My phone lit up with a ssage from Crystal: Zoe, my brother sold all his properties from previous ti in Xylos. This ti he needs a temporary place. Let him stay with you for a few days, or I’ll cry for you ~
I laughed out of exasperation: A single man living with a single woman?!
Crystal: Don’t you have a two-bedroom apartnt? Don’t worry. My brother won’t stay for free. He’ll do all the cooking and laundry, and once he finds a place, he’ll move out imdiately!
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