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 serious.

X–ray vision? Can you see the pleading expression on my face right now?”

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

she wanted to say. “Well it’s

she finished

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

of course! Thank you so much. I’m so shameless. I haven’t even treated you to a meal for helping

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 was

burst into laughter, “I guess you were given a lesson for the first time back then, right? After all, with your appearance, there

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

their 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

I’ll keep track of

wait for your call.”

in touch.” After Sean hung up, he opened the photo album on his phone and found a picture of Erin.

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 his eyes away from

to 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,

someone like Chandler, who considered was a top bachelor

and only wanted to be recognized for their efforts and contribution. So, why not

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

corner of his mouth seemed to hold profound meaning. Based on his eight years of experience as the president of Truffleberry

call, wouldn’t have expected that she’d already sparked the anticipation of two men–Chandler

merely holding down a boring

preparing for her trip

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 with her.

moved to tears. Although Erin said she borrowed the money from a friend, he could imagine that it wasn’t easy for her to borrow such a huge sum of

If it really came to bankruptcy, he would just file for bankruptcy. He could even sell the

his behall.

proud, having 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