Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 851

"You're such a kid. When did I ever say I'd turn her down? I've always thought Scarlette was great. It's just that, since she's dating you, I had to take a little extra time-otherwise, the old-timers at work would accuse me of favoritism. Sure, I have the final say, but after all these years, they trust me, so I can't just do whatever I want. Even if you hadn't brought Scarlette to see me, I would have ended up working with her anyway."

Morgan smiled, obviously confident in Scarlette's abilities.

Scarlette had always been strong-willed. If Carrie had agreed to work with her just because she was dating Morgan, Scarlette wouldn't have felt right about it. She'd put so much effort into this project—she wanted to be recognized for what she could do.

It was clear to her that Morgan had nudged Carrie into saying all that, just to reassure her. He wanted her to know that, even without his help, the partnership would have happened eventually—it just might've taken a little longer.

That's the thing about dating a mature guy: he just gets it. You don't have to spell everything out he can read your mind without you even saying a word. With Nicholas, though? He was way too impulsive for that kind of understanding.

Scarlette dropped her gaze, only realizing as she walked out with Morgan that she'd forgotten to properly say goodbye to Ms. Carrie. She'd been lost in her own thoughts.

seatbelt, and said softly, "Don't worry-my aunt isn't one of those uptight elders. You've spent enough time with her to know she cares more

on this project, it was finally coming together. All that was left was

me buy you lunch.

and smiled. "How about my place? I've got a ton of

vibes. Even when he was alone,

so she saw his steady disciplined lifestyle every day. A guy in his mid thirties, st keeping up that kind

sounds perfect. I've actually been craving your ribs. And

taking care of Nicholas, and now

In a couple hours, she'd be back home. By then, Nicholas

went through, she'd have more than enough work to keep her