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

didn’t get his underlying meaning, she just looked up at him

subject. “Can you sleep? I can have Kent take

to Ms. Simmons in the morning.” “Then I’ll stay here with you.” Charlie held her tighter. “You

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 into a small bed with

too tired. Before she could say

her in his arms.

of the woman in the black strap

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

she ruined his delightful

any concern after

was no difference between her and the woman in the hallway, she should

sleepiness. The scent of his perfume made her feel sick at the moment. She just wanted to stay away from him but she didn’t move, she didn’t even open her eyes, pretending

at Elliott’s IV bag. He even called for the nurse a few times in the

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