Flirting Mistake: I Married My Ex's Billionaire Uncle Overnight

Chapter 374: Did You Really Think I Let Her Go?

Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Did You Really Think I Let Her Go?

"Director Sinclair..." Although Millie Langley was relieved she didn’t have to resign, she was still worried that Nina Sinclair wouldn’t be able to resolve the issue, and she would end up being implicated.

Nina Sinclair gave her a reassuring look, "Don’t worry."

Then, she took Rebecca Lowell’s design draft.

Seeing that there was nothing more to see, everyone dispersed, except for Yvonne Crowe, who stood there unwillingly, her eyes dark with dissatisfaction.

Yvonne had thought she could gain some advantage, but unexpectedly Nina Sinclair managed to muddle through, leaving her with a feeling of discontent.

What a pity!

She leaned toward Rebecca Lowell and whispered, "Rebecca, how could you let Nina Sinclair off so easily? If you’d pushed her to resign just now, I could’ve become the director and helped you."

Yvonne’s words sounded nice, but in reality, it was for her own benefit to become the design director.

Rebecca Lowell let out a light snort and said, "Do you really think I let her off?"

Yvonne showed a puzzled expression upon hearing this.

Rebecca Lowell smiled mysteriously, without revealing her intentions to Yvonne, leaving Yvonne itching with curiosity. However, she knew that as long as she continued to curry favor with Rebecca Lowell, she would gain more benefits in the future.

Yvonne hurriedly flattered, "Rebecca, if you ever need anything from me, I’ll do my best to help."

Rebecca Lowell certainly knew Yvonne was trying to gain benefits from her. Whether or not she would give her any benefits, she relished in the servility showered upon her.

"Alright, since you’re so perceptive, I won’t forget your benefits."

Yvonne’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Thank you, Rebecca!"

After Nina Sinclair returned to her desk, she spread out the design draft. Although it was stained with coffee, the base draft was still clearly visible and only required minor touch-ups and redrawing, which was not difficult for her.

"Director Sinclair, can this be restored?" Millie Langley asked anxiously from the side.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Millie Langley’s tense brows finally relaxed, showing a relieved expression, "Great, if it can be restored, then I won’t be dismissed."

Hearing Millie’s words, Nina Sinclair smiled, "Rest assured, this isn’t a big deal, not enough for a resignation."

"Director Sinclair, you’re so kind, thank you!"

Moved, Millie Langley looked at Nina Sinclair with teary eyes, filled with heartfelt gratitude.

Nina Sinclair sighed softly and said, "This matter has passed for now, but things may not be peaceful in the future. Millie, you need to be careful not to let them find any leverage against you, and... forgive me for the inconvenience."

Although this issue was stirred up by Millie Langley, the real reason she was targeted was because she was Nina Sinclair’s assistant.

Hearing Nina Sinclair apologize to her, Millie Langley quickly waved her hands in a panic.

"Director Sinclair, I feel no grievance. I am your assistant, and these are things I should bear. It was my lack of caution, and I will be more careful in the future."

Nina Sinclair heard this and curled her lips slightly.

It seemed Millie Langley was a sensible young woman who didn’t resent being implicated.

"Alright, let’s work together to restore the draft."

"Okay!"

Suddenly, Nina Sinclair remembered something, her expression becoming slightly serious.

She said to Millie Langley, "By the way, starting today, record videos of me restoring the draft every day and post them online, without missing a single day."

"Huh? Why? These design drafts haven’t been officially released; it’s not good to make them public like this, right?" Millie Langley asked, full of doubts.

"Then post them on your private account, where no one will see them."

Nina Sinclair was not doing this intentionally; her past experiences forced her to be cautious, afraid of falling into any traps again.

"Alright, I do have a private account with no followers, just a place for me to vent and rant."

"Okay, let’s start."

Afterwards, the two of them began to restore Rebecca Lowell’s draft. The earlier incident quickly dissipated without leChapter 375: I Need to Think It Over

Chapter 375: Chapter 375: I Need to Think It Over

President of Zenith’s office.

Marcus Walsh stood respectfully in front of Julian Lancaster, reporting, "President Lancaster, it seems like Vincent Lancaster has been looking into your affairs recently."

Julian Lancaster paused his work and looked up at him.

"We found out that Vincent has been secretly offering a high price to buy your candid photos, but the reporters destroyed those photos long ago, and even if anyone kept them, no one dares to sell them to him."

Julian had always dismissed this inept nephew and wasn’t worried about Nina Sinclair going back to Vincent.

He snorted lightly, "Don’t bother with him."

Right now, Julian was thinking about another matter.

Sierra Sinclair had already resigned, and now the newly established jewelry department, Elysian, needed a leader. He wanted to appoint Nina Sinclair.

But his current status didn’t allow him to do it directly.

The best way was for Nina Sinclair to naturally take the position and gain everyone’s support.

He looked up at Marcus and instructed, "Elysian is currently lacking a leader. Spread the word and select someone from among all the employees at Elysian."

Marcus knew that Julian wanted to manipulate the situation from behind the scenes.

Although it was said to select from all employees, it essentially meant letting Nina Sinclair stand out and become the leader of Elysian.

He nodded immediately and said, "Yes."

After speaking, Marcus turned to leave, but unexpectedly, Julian called him back, "Marcus, wait a moment."

Marcus stopped and turned around, "President Lancaster, do you have any other instructions?"

Julian paused and asked, "I heard you’ve started dating?"

"Uh..." Marcus was a bit surprised that Julian would be interested in his personal affairs.

Recently, his relationship with Rebecca Lowell had progressed quickly. They confirmed their relationship just a couple of days ago, and he had told Walter Wyatt about it this morning. He didn’t expect that President Lancaster already knew, likely thanks to Walter’s big mouth!

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Marcus’s face as he said in a low voice, "Yes, I’ve just started dating someone, she’s also from our company, but don’t worry, President Lancaster, I won’t let it affect my work!"

Even though Zenith didn’t have rules against office romances, Marcus was still a bit nervous.

Julian initially wanted to remind Marcus to be mindful of the implications since Marcus represented him, but he thought it unnecessary and decided not to say anything.

He said, "Okay, go ahead."

Marcus breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave the office.

...

The office fell silent once more.

Julian Lancaster’s brows furrowed tightly as he recalled the events of last night, a look of helplessness appearing on his face.

It was clear that Nina Sinclair was very resistant to him, keeping her heart closed, and as long as she refused to open up, they would remain stuck like this.

This wasn’t a solution, but he had no better ideas.

Ding—

The phone on the table suddenly rang.

Julian glanced down; it was a message from Sharon Lancaster.

Sharon: "Bro, what are you up to?"

"Need money?" Julian slowly typed his reply.

After a short wait, Sharon called him directly.

Julian swiped to answer, and before he could say anything, Sharon blurted out, "Bro! What do you mean by that? Who are you trying to insult with money? Can’t I, as your sister, just be concerned about you?"

"Hmm, I was originally thinking of letting you usChapter 376: Of Course, Get Closer to Her

Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Of Course, Get Closer to Her

Normally, Julian is always generous with Sharon, never refusing her requests.

He whispered, "I’ll have Marcus give you the card."

After benefiting from him, Sharon felt she should do something for Julian.

She said, "Brother, is there anything you need me to do recently? I’ll definitely do my best to help!"

Julian’s eyes darkened slightly, somewhat troubled as he said, "Nina is a bit resistant to me now."

Although it was hard to speak about, he felt there was no need to hide it in front of Sharon.

Sharon exclaimed, "Oh? How long has this been going on?"

"Since the last time at Goldenleaf Manor."

"Ah... could it be that your extraordinary talents scare Nina? After all, for a girl, if her first impression is not good, it can indeed leave a psychological shadow."

Besides this reason, there seemed to be no other explanation.

Julian, hearing this, had a look of regret in his eyes, unclear if he had hurt Nina.

"Actually, it’s not unsolvable!" Sharon said with a serious tone, "Since Nina has a psychological shadow, you just have to dispel it!"

"How to dispel it?"

"Of course, by getting closer to her! Once she gets used to it, she won’t resist you anymore!" Although Sharon had little experience in love, she could rattle off dating tips thanks to her extensive reading of romance novels.

She had seen every trick in romancing a girl.

Now giving advice to Julian, she spoke with great confidence.

Julian felt that what she said made sense, and his doubts were immediately resolved.

...

The news that Elysian was holding elections for a new leader quickly spread throughout the department.

Many, upon hearing this, were excited and thrilled.

The announcement mentioned selecting from Elysian’s staff, with no specific qualifications required. Does that mean anyone can register to run?

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Many were eager to try.

complained to

that it would soon

expect it to be

broadly, it seems

slightly, feeling sweetly pleased, thinking President Lancaster was really

her, full of keen discussions, and chuckled inwardly: These people are daydreaming if they think just by participating, they’ll get

along for the ride

draft, Nina didn’t know

who went out to investigate and returned excitedly

said, beaming with excitement, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you

377: President Lancaster Wants to Help His Girlfriend Rise to

Lancaster Wants to Help His Girlfriend Rise to

Sinclair, and asked in surprise, "What’s wrong? Don’t you want

her thoughts and put on a faint

just need to think

bit curious. Most people would be eager to take up such an opportunity immediately, yet Nina Sinclair said

Sinclair didn’t say much more, just

of her past at the Sinclair Group.

a year’s effort of the whole group to go

resolved in time, it left a significant impact on her, so hearing about being a leader again didn’t excite her as it might

Sinclair received a message from Julian Lancaster saying he would pick

just walked downstairs when she

car door and got

was work today?" Julian Lancaster asked

up, feeling a faint headache again. Rebecca Lowell’s draft might take about three days

were some minor surprises, but it’s

didn’t want to worry Julian Lancaster, so she downplayed

election in Elysian, so she added, "Also, Sierra Sinclair has been dismissed, and now Elysian is leaderless. The senior management has given a notice saying they’ll

Nina sighed helplessly, "I feel like President Lancaster is probably trying to promote his

Julian Lancaster: "..."

of his identity, he might have thought that she already

eyes, President Lancaster

dating, and the woman he

Nina would

uneasily and said, "President Lancaster did make that decision, but I believe he’s a fair and just person who

secretly praised himself

however, was unconvinced. She said, "You never know, people always support their girlfriends, right?

President Lancaster for Rebecca Lowell, and all other participants were just foils. If that’s the case, she didn’t want to

anything more, Julian Lancaster said, "You should participate."Chapter 378: Deciding

378: Chapter 378: Deciding to

"But..." Nina Sinclair hesitated.

lead the team properly, and

at Zenith have the qualification to purchase property at Royal Vista Estates, and they get a ten

Sinclair stared in

What!?

Vista Estates,

would be so great, considering Royal Vista Estates is one of Veridia’s most sought-after developments. Even if ordinary people have money, lacking status means they might not be able to buy a place

She was tempted!

Sinclair had always wanted to buy a property at Royal Vista Estates, as it’s filled

though she was uncertain about her and Julian Lancaster’s future.

she secretly wished to own the place where

had once told him she really liked Royal Vista Estates. However, now that he’s just a driver

while secretly gifting it later seemed like

Sinclair’s expression change repeatedly, Julian

her mind without further hesitation, "I’ve decided!

Lancaster’s lips curved slightly,

went grocery shopping at the market along the way, and once back at Royal Vista Estates, Nina Sinclair got busy in the

Sinclair was responsible for the main tasks, while Julian Lancaster assisted

were skillfully mixing the eggs with chopsticks, his movements practiced and

incandescent light cast shadows from above,

Sinclair couldn’t help but sigh

to, which was why they could cooperate so perfectly. It seemed she had

staring at him with a look of admiration and

was only avoiding him due to psychological shadows

words, perhaps he ought to give it a

down the bowl in his hand

of his intentions, and when he was

leaving no room

Julian, what are you trying to

his eyes, gazing at her delicate face, "To help

heard these words, and

accustomed to Julian LancasterChapter

379: Don’t

"Nina, don’t resist me."

words, Nina Sinclair inexplicably

on purpose, but because fear and worry

Lancaster seemed determined to get close to Nina Sinclair, to make her adapt to his

slowly covered her soft

resistant, but her heart longed for his closeness. With such conflicting feelings, she

Nina Sinclair gradually relaxing, Julian Lancaster couldn’t

Nina Sinclair’s whole body go soft, and she

moment later, Julian

of shortness of breath, her cheeks were flushed red, making her look as tempting as a peach, which

and reached out to block

"Julian... let’s eat."

on, they won’t be able

replied hoarsely,

Nina Sinclair avoided him, embarrassed, and started busying herself with cooking, silently wanting

does it feel so difficult,

hurry and investigate Goldenleaf

Sinclair felt uneasy, which Julian Lancaster naturally noticed. After they finished eating, he said, "Nina, shall we have

Sinclair was

Julian Lancaster was going to be upfront with her. Was her behavior too obvious?

closed her eyes and sighed in

to tell him everything. She

two sat on the sofa, Nina Sinclair hung her head low, looking

thought about where to

"Julian, that day I..."

finished speaking, a

to an

"What’s this?"

"A bank card."

you giving

and said, "I know you want to buy a house. This is my salary card; I’ll leave

into the card, equivalent to Felix Ford, Marcus Walsh, and others’

disbelief, thinking Julian

courage rising

she felt she couldn’t

salary isn’t very high, but apart from the regular salary, there’s extra bonuses and benefits.

softly, "You don’t have to give me the entire card. You should deduct your expenses first

meals. I

Sinclair was speechless, struggling not to cry.

walking ATM, submitting all he earns, which is truly

up, "You’ve worked hard cooking.

the kitchenChapter 380: Signing Up for

Chapter 380: Signing Up for

Julian Lancaster lightly

just testing

result left him very

though Nina Sinclair seemed somewhat resistant, she didn’t actually reject him; maybe it’s just a psychological shadow that she will

time, she would gradually begin

they were getting ready

little episode during cooking, Nina Sinclair really felt uneasy, worried that Julian Lancaster might

finally couldn’t stay in there any longer, so she opened the bathroom door and went

bed reading, with only the bedside lamp

Sinclair come out, he

immediately froze like a cat with its neck gripped,

Julian Lancaster gently said, "Why are

"Oh..."

Sinclair continued nervously, walking over

Julian Lancaster reached out his hand, and she immediately clutched the blanket

just turned off the light, then patted her head gently and whispered,

Lancaster was going

scared her half

as her muscles loosened, sleepiness overcame her, and she slowly

...

Nina Sinclair instructed Millie

at Nina Sinclair in shock and asked, "Director Sinclair, yesterday you didn’t seem interested in participating. Why the change in decision

drastic change overnight was

Sinclair smiled casually and said, "Because suddenly, I’m interested again, and since there are no constraints, hurry and sign me

Millie Langley

if Nina Sinclair gets promoted,

by specialists sent from Zenith Headquarters and

the Elysian

just submitted her form and was still with a specialist when she saw Millie

the guise

this election was announced from above, secretly thinking it was surely meant to let her rise openly to power; otherwise,

outfit accompanying her asked, "Millie Langley, you

it’s Director

entering, Rebecca Lowell snorted coldly, clearly not considering

Has she finished the manuscript restoration? To think she

Rebecca Lowell and handed

turned

Birthday Banquet

381: Birthday Banquet

Crestfall, Lancaster Family.

the Lancaster Family

visit Old Master Lancaster and Old Madam Lancaster, and the group

Leighton introduced while giving Heidi a

illustrious achievements, and today I finally get to meet you in person. You’re just as

faintly, subtly complimenting Old Master Lancaster, presenting herself gracefully, exuding the air of an elegant

any presence; I’m just

seem just like my

like hearing compliments? Though the words were slightly exaggerated,

Heidi Leighton, then nodded

those in Crestfall. This time, it seems he

Old Master Lancaster smiling, Justin Leighton realized Heidi had gained his approval, allowing

all aspects, aiming for a high marriage someday. Now marrying into the Lancaster Family

Leighton spoke, "Elder Lancaster, regarding the matter you previously mentioned, I’ve discussed it with Heidi, she has

then continued, "When do you think would be suitable to arrange a meeting for the two children, to

pretend not to have met, allowing

Old Master

to stay involved with that woman, even declaring he’d

He must intervene.

Lancaster’s stubbornness, getting him to attend a meeting

Old Master Lancaster thought of

week is Moira’s birthday, why don’t you both come,

Lancaster, Moira Kendall. Justin Leighton had already heard about the birthday arrangements and planned to bring a grand

be a casual meal, yet

banquet, with Old Master Lancaster’s favor, wouldn’t it be as good

the future in-laws of the Lancaster Family, they’d

Want to

382: I Want

Master Lancaster and asked, "Are you really planning to

Lancaster had previously complained about the poor standing of many families in Crestfall, yet now he had

of that troublesome boy Julian, anyway. Since Justin Leighton has business dealings with him, he probably