Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 117 Anonymous Mall

Erin wasn’t sure if she should cry or laugh at Sean’s incredulity upon receiving her call. She teased, “Are you, the esteemed president of Truffleberry Media, really so surprised to get a call from me?”

Sean responded seriously, “Yes!”

“Why, though?” She was genuinely curious now.

Sean picked up his phone and walked to the window wall. Looking at the sunny day outside, he remembered the smile on Erin’s face and felt a subtle sense of comfort in his heart.

He chuckled lightly. “Because you’re Erin.”

His answer puzzled her, and after thinking for a few seconds, she decided not to dwell on it. Erin returned to the main topic and asked, ” Didn’t you say that I should treat you to a meal before I left?”

Hearing no response from his end, she didn’t feel comfortable bringing up May’s matter.

Upon hearing her mention the meal invitation, Sean felt a hint of surprise, accompanied by a wave of delight. He asked bluntly, “Do you

miss me?”

After falling speechless for a second, Erin denied it. “Mr. Dunn, please don’t joke with me.”

But Sean suddenly spoke seriously. “Don’t call me Mr. Dunn. Your boss is Roman, and I’m just a collaborative partner to him.”

“If that’s the case, how should I address you?” Calling him “Mr. Dunn” felt awkward to her as well.

“Just call me Sean. We’re not strangers who barely know each other.”

The inexplicable tenderness in his tone made Erin’s ears tingle. She could almost imagine how captivating Sean’s flirtatious eyes were at that moment. If she were a young girl experiencing the blossoming of a first love, she would definitely be infatuated with him. Unfortunately, she was a divorced woman. Coupled with her recent heartbreak, she was now officially a spinster. The people in her hometown would be judgmental about her single status despite being 25 years old. She laughed at the state she was in humorlessly.

“Tell me honestly. Is there something you need help with? It’s not like you to call me just because you wanted to treat me to a meal.”

tone became quite

you suddenly gain X–ray vision? Can you see

on. I’m a bit preoccupied today.

being busy, Erin summarized what she wanted to say. “Well

minutes, she finished telling Sean about

Sean relaxed and said, “It’s a small matter. You can go with Roman to Fleuverton City tomorrow. I will have someone investigate your cousin’s situation. Once there’s any news, I’ll call you. Does that

to a meal for helping me with the job

beamed widely, looking pleased. “I’m glad you came to me for help. It shows that you consider me a friend. Thank you for trusting. me. I thought I

given a lesson for the first time back then, right? After

were the first person to reject me and still become my friend. As for my appearance … Well,

redirected their attention back to the topic at hand. “I won’t

keep track of it. Remember to repay

wait for your call.”

hung up, he opened the photo album on his phone and found

the candid photo he took of her when he passed by the Frost Building. Although it was just a shot of her side profile, he found it oddly captivating, so

was to continue being her friend. He had encountered all kinds of

go of even someone like Chandler, who considered was a top bachelor and highly sought after. She was truly unconventional compared to

only wanted to be recognized for their efforts and contribution. So, why not give her a hand

she could easily compete with the most popular female celebrities at the time. As for whether she had any innate acting talent,

meaning. Based on his eight

sparked the anticipation of two men–Chandler and Sean- before she’d started her work

holding

trip to Fleuverton City the

call to thank Louis and even proactively suggested sending a promissory note through express delivery to Aunder. Of course, Louis said it wasn’t necessary. However, she insisted on sending it, so Louis went along

transferred to her father, Steven. Steven was almost moved to tears. Although Erin said she borrowed the money from a friend, he could imagine that

that he would repay it in a month. If it really came to bankruptcy, he would just file for bankruptcy. He could even sell the company’s villa to repay the

his behall.

Sometimes Erin even doubted the