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.”

he meant was that, he wished she could lose her temper at him sometimes,

underlying meaning, she just looked up at him

changing the subject. “Can you sleep? I can have Kent take you home. I’ll stay here and take care of

I can stay here. I’ve already told Estelle, and I’ll hand Kya over to Ms. Simmons in the morning.” “Then I’ll stay here with you.” Charlie

a difficult position. He had very particular living habits, so there was no need for him to squeeze into

she could say anything, she slowly

closer to the bed, holding her in his

it the perfume of the woman in the

would he have gone into

she ruined his

side without any concern after she saw him being intimate with another woman?

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

perfume made her feel sick at the moment. She just wanted to stay away from

up frequently, looking at Elliott’s IV bag. He even

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