1. Just Be Honest

Jeremy rushed to carry out the order. He was relieved that the critical period had passed.

“Miss Martin….”

Jeremy stopped his words. There were many ears around. He couldn’t possibly warn Kara.

“Mr. Harper is calling you,” he said with great emphasis. He hoped that Kara could catch the code sent through his eyes and tone of

voice.

However, Kara didn’t get that signal. She was really tired. She didn’t sleep last night, and now, she had to face the boss.

“Okay.” Kara sighed heavily. With lazy steps, she entered the CEO’s

room.

“What’s wrong, Sir?”

Frank’s body stiffened. He squeezed his cold palms under the table. ” Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be on guard at the hospital?”

“I didn’t apply for leave,” Kara said briefly, emphasizing that she was not a special employee.

“Then, what about your family? Is there anyone looking after him?”

Kara’s jaw tightened. Susan was allowed to take her time off until Louis got better. Therefore, she did not need to be on guard.

“That’s none of your business, Sir.”

Frank suddenly had tightness in his chest. The image of Louis

haunted his mind.

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meeting our children?’

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a turned still. She had expected the first question butthat the ond.

u promised not to interfere, Sir. So, stop asking sachhuntinpportant ngs. Now that there is nothing more to discuss, lettrnecgeetbaack to rk.”

a turned back to the door. Unexpectedly, before she couldbreeath the door handle, Frank Harper hugged her from behind..

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let go.

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Sir. You will marry Isabela soon, remember? You have promised,

hypocritical?” Frank turned Kara around

faced decolototherAAs their eyes met, silence reigned in

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a breast with me? Four years ago, you

question. However, his lips were stiff. Moreover, Kara’s face was sopalale and withered.

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must be able promises. Otherwise, like a soldier without a sword, he

unreliable.”

had to ignore

let go of Kara. He

secretary left the room, he could only smile sadly

you,” Jeremy whispered as he greeted

shaky to use. After taking the box, she

pantry.

as Jeremy entered the room.

“No, Sir, but her eyes are a little

and sat down in his chair. He was like a marathon runner who failed to reach

was silent for a moment before nodding. “Only partially. But, I think, your decision is quite wise, Sir. Now is not the time to push her.”

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