Chapter 283

My nervous demeanor seemed to trigger jealousy in Neil Whitmore. For you, even a dog is more important than me,” he remarked.

“Dogs are humans’ best friends, I replied without lifting my head, then turned to the little dog and said, ‘Don’t you think I’m right, Neilson?”

The puppy happily barked in my arms. It seemed to really like the name.

Neil had a persistently serious expression. Every time the little dog saw him, it would hide, looking scared. His presence was so overpowering that even the fiercest of dogs would fear him.

A servant approached us, saying, “Mr. Whitmore, Ms. Finch, dinner is ready”

“Neilson, let’s go have dinner,” I said as I carried the little pup to the dining room. I had initially thought about letting it join us, but then I remembered and thought, “It is still a puppy, so it should stick to milk for now.”

I placed the puppy on a nearby chair, which happened to be Neil’s usual spot.

Neil walked over, saw his usual spot occupied, and looked even more sullen. The little pup barked at him twice. He snorted coldly and took a seat elsewhere

I ate while searching online for dog care tips. Perhaps because I was unable to have children of my own anymore, I immediately treated that little pup as

my own.

Neil received a phone call, most likely from Louis Aldridge.

I listened to their conversation. It seemed like Louis was about to start working at Whitmore Co., and it was going to be a significant position.

I recalled the conspiracy theories Stella Wallace and I had discussed. What kind of person was Louis, really? I had some reservations about him, but since I didn’t know him well, there was no need to be overly concerned.

“Alright. You can come to the company to complete the formalities, Neil concluded the call with Louis and then asked me, “Why have you been staring at me?”

Louis going to work at Whitmore Co 7” Lasked casually keeping my head down

hasn’t found a job since returning home. And we need to hire new employees, so I decided to bring him into Whitmore Co.”

been referring to the headquarters. That

probably competent, but the key reason he

you have any objections?” Neil asked me.

replied casually, shaking my head while

meal and then headed upstairs. I finished my dinner slowly and handed

visit Barbara Sands the next day. So, I decided to take a bath that night and

push it open, only to

thought, “He might be

and went

the bathroom, I heard Neil’s voice.

saw me coming out, looked surprised for a moment, and

sitting at the vanity to do my skincare routine.

went out for entertainment or to work at

concerned, Neil took the initiative to ask,

choice,” I replied calmly

can still have my freedom. That sounds good,” Neil

left the room.

in the mirror, and I indeed looked better when I relaxed. The pressure on my mind had greatly

intended to go to sleep directly, but when I lay down, a

long as I didn’t trigger the alarm, I would

and walked quietly to the study on the third floor, then attempted to

blinked with a red

password floated into my mind, so I carefully entered it.

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