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 quite serious.

Can you see the pleading expression

“Alright, come on and tell me what’s going on. I’m a bit preoccupied today. We can talk about the meal when you come back, or

she wanted to

minutes, she finished telling Sean about May’s

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

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

help. It shows that you consider me a friend. Thank you for trusting. me. I thought I was

“I guess you were given a lesson for the first time back then,

were the first person to reject me and still become my friend. As for my appearance … Well, didn’t you reject me? There are always exceptions.” He

to the topic at hand. “I won’t disturb you at work. anymore, Sean. Thank you for helping me. I owe you another meal.”

I’ll keep track of

for your call.”

in touch.” After Sean hung up, he opened the photo album on his

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

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 make that

like Chandler, who considered was a top bachelor and

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

As for whether she had any innate acting

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 place in the entertainment industry

expected that she’d already sparked the anticipation of two men–Chandler and Sean- before she’d

truly integrate herself into their world, merely holding down

trip to

to Aunder. Of course, Louis said it wasn’t necessary. However,

was almost 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

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

his behall.

decades. Sometimes Erin even doubted the truth behind his reason for getting divorced from Cherry. Could such a resolute man really divorce