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

and tell me what’s going on. I’m a bit preoccupied today. We can talk about the

Erin summarized what she wanted to say. “Well

five minutes, she finished

Roman to Fleuverton City tomorrow. I will have someone investigate your cousin’s situation. Once there’s

Thank you so much. I’m so shameless. I haven’t even treated you to a meal for helping me with the job introduction,

for trusting. me. I thought I

first

person to reject me and still become my friend. As for my appearance … Well, didn’t you reject me? There are

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

softly, “Okay, I’ll keep track of it. Remember to

for your

After Sean hung up, he opened the photo album on his

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 his eyes

consider him a friend, it was a 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

someone like Chandler, who considered was a top bachelor and highly sought after. She

efforts and contribution. So, why not give her a

for whether she had any

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

merely holding down

busy preparing for her trip to Fleuverton City the whole afternoon.

already made a 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,

borrowed the money from a friend, he could imagine

bankruptcy, he would just file for bankruptcy. He could even sell the company’s villa to repay the debt. All in all, he would

his behall.

deeply touched. Her father, Steven, had always been proud, having been the president of a company for decades. Sometimes Erin even doubted the truth behind his reason for