Chapter 1557

“It’s probably because I attended your brother’s wedding that everyone at the branch office has ideas about your brother. Some are trying to suck up to me by promoting your brother, while others are worried that his rapid promotion might threaten their own interests. So, your brother’s been getting stuck with overtime and socializing lately.” Charlie explained patiently.

Emily was confused. “Are there people trying to stop my brother from getting promoted? But shouldn’t working harder make it easier for him to get promoted?”

Charlie responded, “No, sometimes working too hard is just a waste of time and could lead to mistakes. This is just a manipulative tactic used by some seasoned bosses.”

Finally, Emily got it. “So that’s how it is.”

Charlie said seriously, “So, I didn’t consider this carefully. I’m sorry.”

Emily shook her head. “It’s not your fault. I won’t blame you. I’m very understanding.”

Charlie looked at her deeply. “Actually, I wish you could be less understanding sometimes.”

was that, he wished she could lose her temper at him sometimes, be a little capricious

underlying meaning, she just

subject. “Can you sleep? I can have

told Estelle, and I’ll hand Kya over to Ms. Simmons in the morning.” “Then

wanted to say no, she didn’t want to owe him too much, and she didn’t want to put him in a difficult position. He had very particular living habits, so there was no need for him to squeeze

too tired. Before she could say anything, she slowly closed her eyes

her in his arms. Emily quickly caught a faint

the black strap dress in the hallway

she hadn’t shown up, would he have gone into the same room with that

ruined

to her side without any concern after she saw him being intimate with another

in the hallway, she should know her place. That’s why

of his perfume made her feel sick at the moment. She just wanted to stay away from him but she didn’t move,

Charlie also woke up frequently, looking at Elliott’s IV bag. He even called for

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