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

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

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 I can come to find you later.”

hearing him mention being busy, Erin summarized what she wanted to say. “Well it’s like this. My cousin,

she finished telling

I will have someone investigate your cousin’s situation. Once there’s any news, I’ll call you. Does that sound

you so 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 your help

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

were given a lesson for the first time back

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

back to the topic at hand. “I won’t disturb you at

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

wait for your

the photo album on

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

to continue being her friend. He had encountered all kinds of women. However, he’d misjudged Erin when he thought she was

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

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

time. As for whether she had any innate acting talent, as long as she

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 place in the entertainment industry in the days

she’d already sparked the anticipation

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

busy preparing for her trip

Aunder. Of course, Louis said

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

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

his behall.

had always been proud, having been the president of a company for decades. Sometimes Erin even doubted the truth behind his reason for getting divorced from