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.”

became

suddenly gain X–ray vision? Can you see the pleading

preoccupied today. We can talk about the meal when you come back,

Erin summarized what she wanted to say. “Well it’s like this.

finished telling Sean

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 sound good to you?”

to a meal for helping me with the job introduction, and

that you consider me a friend. Thank you for trusting. me. I thought I was completely blacklisted after that incident in the car when I paid for us to get a room.

guess you were given a lesson for the first time back then, right? After all, with

friend. As for my appearance … Well, didn’t you reject me? There are always exceptions.” He was

conversation became more flirtatious, Erin quickly redirected their attention back to the topic at hand. “I won’t disturb you at work. anymore, Sean. Thank you for helping me. I

track of it. Remember to repay

for your call.”

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

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 much so that he found it hard to move

good beginning. What he wanted was to continue being her friend. He had encountered all kinds of women. However, he’d misjudged Erin when he thought she was a gold digger. He couldn’t allow himself to

considered was a top bachelor and highly sought after. She was truly unconventional compared

like her valued hard work and only wanted to be recognized for their efforts and contribution. So, why not

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

phone back into his suit pocket, and his eyes held a hint of anticipation. The smile at the corner of his mouth seemed to hold profound meaning. Based on his eight years of experience as the president of Truffleberry Media, he thought that the name “Erin Lane” would have a

she’d already sparked the anticipation

truly integrate herself into their world, merely holding down a boring old

preparing for her trip to Fleuverton City the whole afternoon.

delivery to Aunder. Of course, Louis said it wasn’t necessary. However, she insisted on

million dollars had already been transferred to her father, Steven. Steven was almost moved to tears. Although Erin said she borrowed the money from a friend,

just file for bankruptcy. He could even sell the company’s villa to repay the debt. All in all, he would never let Erin bear the burden of repaying such a huge debt on

his behall.

been the president of a company for decades. Sometimes Erin even doubted the truth behind his reason for getting divorced from Cherry. Could such a resolute man really divorce her simply because