Chapter 447
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“ The number you have dialed is currently switched off . ”
Jonathan pressed his lips into a thin line and set his phone aside without expression . A knock interrupted the silence . “ Mr. Lynn ” His subordinal entered , contract in hand . “ The Horizonlead Plaza development project – should we proceed as planned ? ”
“ This was
this name with a swift stroke .
Afterward , he glanced at his phone . He’d wanted to let her know he had a project starting near her place at Rosary Estates , but since she wasn’t answering , he just let it go .
Teresa had no idea things had almost blown up back home . She and Michael were having a blast in Jade River City , enjoying the cool weather and the beautiful old town . At every scenic spot , Teresa snapped photos of Michael , capturing all his happy moments .
Michael , dressed in a crisp white shirt , black shorts , and a cute plaid tie , was running across the grass at Flowers Park . Teresa called after hirm , “ Slow down ! ”
Michael turned around and saw Teresa sitting on the steps , holding her stomach . He hurried back . “ Mom , are you okay ? Does your tummy hurt ? ”
“ Just a cramp , I’m fine ,” Teresa reassured , ruffling Michael’s damp hair with a tender smile . She dabbed his flushed face with her handkerchief . “ Look at you – a sweaty little pup ! Didn’t I tell you not to sprint like that ? ”
Michael looked worried . “ Mom , wait here for me , okay ? I’ll go ask for a cup of water . ” With that , he dashed off again .
A moment later , he came back , carefully holding a cup of warm water in both hands and handed it to Teresa . Teresa took a sip . “ Mom , do you feel better
now ? ”
“ Much better , thank you , ” Teresa said , kissing Michael on the cheek . “ Go have fun , but don’t fall , and don’t let me lose sight of you . I’m getting old . I can’t run after you anymore . ”
“ Hmph ! I won’t let you say that . You’re not old
at all . You’re just as pretty as you were when you were young ! ”
Teresa , not even thirty yet , couldn’t help but laugh at Michael’s innocent words . She straightened his little tie , patted his shoulder , and sent him off to play .
“ I’m going to play with the alpacas ! Mom , hurry up
and
come too ! ”
“ Alright . ” Teresa stood up and walked ahead . The sunlight was warm on her back . In this rare moment with just her and her child , she felt truly relaxed and let out a genuine smile .
At the same time in Nareigh , Jonathan finally learned from Benny that Teresa was on a business trip . No wonder he couldn’t get through to her .
He rubbed his aching temples . Just a couple of days ago , she’d sent him another 150 thousand . ‘ Did she have enough left for herself ? Where did she go ? Was it hot there ? Did she go alone ? ‘ he thought .
He dropped his hand , forcing himself not to worry of think about her anymore .
“ Come on , Jonathan , don’t just sit there in silence . Do you really have a girlfriend or not ? ”
“ More or less . ”
“ I don’t buy it ,” Benny said , not believing a single word .
Jonathan replied coolly , “ You can believe it for now . ”
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446 .
Benny was left confused . “ What’s that supposed to mean ? “ .
Just then , Jonathan’s phone started buzzing . He said to Benny , “ I’ve got a few more meetings . I won’t keep you go do your thing
“ Hey , wait ! You still haven’t answered me . Is this girlfriend even real ? Do I know her ? And what do you mean , believe it for now ! ” But Jonathan war already out of the office .
It was Monday , and downstairs, Edward officially started his first day at Horizonlead Group . Thanks to Jonathan , even though Edward was just a regular guy from a third – rate college , he got to join the sales department right away .
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