Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 40 Drugged

Erin never thought that she could come in first!

“My design won? You’re not just being biased?” she asked in disbeliel.

Caleb was a little displeased by her doubts. He said coolly. “Can’t you just have a little confidence in yourself? Is that what you think of me? Even if I’ve asked you to let me be your boyfriend, I keep my work and private life separate! I only see a person’s capabilities during

work!”

Erin immediately apologized for underestimating him, “I–I’m sorry.”

Caleb sighed and said, “Forget it! If you ever doubt me like this again, watch out! I’ll make things very difficult for you!”

Erin was a little taken aback, but she came to her senses when she realized Caleb was joking. She giggled and said, “Mr. Grant, it turns out you know how to crack a joke too!”

Caleb smiled. “What nonsense. I’m human, after all. Can’t I joke?”

Standing in a dark corner, Dana was infuriated to no end seeing Erin and Caleb smiling. She was peeved that she only came in third in the competition! She had spent 20 thousand dollars hiring a designer, yet she only came in third! However, as long as Erin was not first, she would just swallow down the indignation for the time being.

Dana could see how Caleb looked at Erin. Even if she didn’t want to admit it, she couldn’t change the fact that Caleb liked Erin!

What a slut! Erin was already married, yet she still shamelessly seduced single men.

“Erin, since you’re such a slut, I’ll kindly help you find a man tonight.” Dana downed her glass of wine. She was in a stunning red gown that night, and even though she was in a dark corner, a few of her male coworkers had come to flirt with her within the past ten minutes, but she sent them all away.

There were many single people there. Although they were not in high positions, they were still chosen to be the representatives of their departments, so their looks and capabilities were not too bad.

chairman of the board and his wife did not appear that night. Even Chandler wasn’t

privately that it was normal that they wouldn’t appear for such an occasion. After all, there was no

glass of wine in her hand, walked over to Erin and

Dana. You’re great for

casual remark sounded like a jab to Dana, as if she was rubbing it in her face. Dana faked a smile and said, “Yes, I

saying uncomfortably, “Erin, help me look for the small mirror in my purse. I

eye!”

little worried. She immediately placed her unfinished glass of fruit punch on the table and quickly took Dana’s purse.

cocktail table, rummaging through it,

into Erin’s glass.

going through her things, Erin looked a little uneasy. “Dana, there’s no mirror in your purse. I’m sorry. I forgot to bring my compact today–if not, I

the fruit punch on the table. The bubbles were almost gone. She placed her hand down and smiled at Erin. saying. “I’m feeling much

you want to head to the ladies‘ room to

into her eyeballs just now in order to make her act seem

drink to our achievements!” Dana raised

I’m drinking regular punch. It

not a drinking contest!”

to better work

looked up to see Caleb passing through the crowd and coming toward them. She quickly. tugged on Erin’s hand and said with a pained expression, “My tummy hurts! Erin,

does it hurt?” Erin panicked a

“Erin, please, please take me to the

“Okay, okay!”

helped Dana toward the ladies‘ room. When Caleb saw them leaving, he followed them worriedly. He guessed they’d probably

Caleb would chase after them, so she deliberately got Erin to take her to the ladies‘ room

believed her.

seat. Erin stood outside the door, accompanying her.” Dana, are you fine?” she asked. “Do you need me to