After the meal, Elliot and Amber went back to the office. Suddenly, Elliot asked Amber in a serious tone, “Have you chosen the engagement gift I asked you to prepare for Rodney Barron?”

“No.”

“In that case, you don’t have to choose the gift. I’ve already asked someone to buy it. You just deliver it to him.”

“You want me to deliver it?” Amber was shocked.

“Yes, you deliver it.” Elliot’s words were unquestionable. Amber also felt that she herself was making a big fuss. She was Elliot’s assistant. What reason did she have to disobey the boss’ orders?

Rodney had long become a stranger to her. She just had to pretend that it was a gift delivery to an ordinary customer. It wasn’t much of a big deal.

Walter handed the gift to Amber, and she went to Rodney’s company right away.

The receptionist stopped her and said that an appointment has to be made to meet with the president. She told the receptionist her company name and that she was here to deliver a gift. When the receptionist heard that she was Mr. Thomson’s assistant from the Parableutions, the receptionist quickly made a phone call to ask for instructions.

A young and beautiful female secretary came and led Amber to the president’s office. Rodney was making a phone call in the office, but the door was not closed. When he saw Amber being led in by the secretary, he was obviously surprised.

just stared at Amber. His

why Rodney had to stare at her like that. She just felt very uncomfortable all over. She hated him so much, but how could their five-years of relationship be forgotten overnight? In order not to embarrass herself, she cleared her throat and said respectfully, “Mr. Barron, nice to meet you. I am the assistant of

gift that Walter had bought in front of Rodney. He came to his senses after a moment of

send the gift? Did he know of their relationship and had

was thinking, a faint smile appeared on his face. “It seems that I have troubled Mr. Thomson. Please have a seat, Miss Stone,” invited Rodney and

Mr. Barron, please take a look at the gift so I can go back and report on

but there was no trace of warmth in

expression, Rodney remembered how she used to throw herself into his arms with a sweet and charming smile. For some reason, his heart

glance, the smile on his face began to fade. “Did you choose

spoke, he lifted up the gift with a finger. Amber took a glance at

was really impossible. How could he give such a thing as an engagement gift?

up and walked towards her. He looked

Now that she was here, there was no way to escape. She braced herself and said, “This gift was Mr. Thomson’s best intent, wishing Mr. Barron a happy engagement and may

in his wildest dreams had he thought that she would personally give him her blessings one day. It seemed that she really didn’t care anymore. Since this was the case, what reason did he have to hesitate? “Many thanks to Mr. Thomson! Miss Stone, go back and tell him that I really liked the gift he sent. I hope that he’ll be able to attend

get back. Since the gift has been delivered, I shall leave first, Mr. Barron.” Amber didn’t want to stay

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