Chapter 242
Chapter 242:
“Oh, I understand now. That clears everything up,” Fernanda replied, a little relieved. “I won’t keep you. You should get some rest.” Just as she was about to end the call, Cristian stopped her.
“Wait, Fernanda,” he said. “I’m actually glad you called to ask me about this p>
“Why?” Fernanda asked, puzzled.
“It shows that you care about me, even if just a little,” Cristian said, his voice warm with amusement. “Knowing you’re concerned about my personal life makes me happy p>
Fernanda felt her cheeks flush, unable to say anything more before quickly ending the call.
She tossed the phone aside and buried her face in her hands, the warmth of her palms spreading across her face.
It was just a phone call—so why was she feeling so flustered? Cristian’s explanation echoed in her mind, drowning out everything else.
He had laid things out clearly, straightforwardly, and without any hint of emotion.
Fernanda trusted him.
After all, Cristian didn’t seem like someone who would lie.
He wasn’t that kind of person, nor would he stoop to that level. Her unease faded completely, and the discomfort from Ector’s earlier words vanished in an instant.
It was definitely better to ask directly when unsure.
But Cristian’s words made her suddenly realize something unsettling. He had said she was starting to care about him.
It hit her then. She wasn’t indifferent anymore. She didn’t push away his concern or his help like she used to. In fact, she was beginning to care about his situation, his feelings.
Suddenly, Fernanda sat up in bed, her eyes staring blankly into space.
An almost unbelievable thought began to take root in her mind. Could it be… she was actually starting to like Cristian?
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Cristian lingered over his phone even after the call ended, his eyes fixed on the darkened screen as Fernanda’s question echoed in his thoughts.
A quiet chuckle broke the silence around him.
He took it as a positive sign, a clear indication that things between them were progressing well.
He set the phone down after a moment, shifting his attention to the papers scattered across his desk. The remnants of his smile gradually disappeared.
Soon after, he reached for the desk phone and dialed swiftly. His assistant picked up almost immediately.
“Mr. Reed, is there something you need p>
“There’s an important task for tomorrow. Visit Ross Group in person. Talk to Hunk and Joselyn, and let them know that securing the Merribridge project depends on one condition p>
“What would that be, Mr. Reed p>
With firm resolve, Cristian replied, “Tell them to send their daughter Ava overseas for no less than five years. If they fail, the project goes to their rivals. They must weigh their options carefully p>