Chapter 17
Susan said, “Back in school, everyone was buzzing about them being an item. And now, what a coincidence they end up at the same company, with Brandon giving her such a high-profile gig. I’m not buying it for a second that Brandon doesn’t have a thing for Hannah.”
“From what you’re saying, it looks like I might have been the third wheel, Sophia said quietly, instantly putting a lid on Susan’s grumbling.
“That’s different,” Susan shot back. “Whatever might or might not have happened between them back then, when you and Brandon crossed paths, you were both single and ready to mingle.”
Seeing Susan getting all worked up on her behalf warmed Sophia’s heart.
“Don’t sweat it, Brandon’s not that kind of guy, Sophia reassured her. “If he agreed to split, it’s just because we weren’t a good fit, and that’s the end of it
“Alright then, Susan said, not wanting to stir the pot. “Sorry for bringing up a sore subject.”
Sophia chuckled, “No biggie, I’m not made of glass, and for the record, I was the one who dumped Brandon, okay?”
“Fair enough. He should be the one crying a river for letting a catch like you slip through his fingers. He’ll regret it big time, Susan said with a laugh. “Don’t worry, I’ll get our revenge. Once I take over the Starlight Group, I’ll hop on the next flight to come hang with you and my goddaughter.”
Sophia laughed, I’m holding you to that. Can’t wait to hear the good news.”
“You got it, Susan said cheerfully, finally getting back to business. “But seriously, think long and hard about whether you want to keep the kid. I’m all bark and no bite when it comes to this stuff, but at the end of the day, you’re the one who’s pregnant, your life’s the one getting turned upside down, and you’re the one who’s gonna be responsible for the baby’s future. I can only tell you this much. Whatever decision you make, I’ve got your back one hundred percent. Susan added. “If you decide to keep the baby, I’ll be right there with you. I’ve got my nutritionist cert; taking care of a pregnant lady and a baby should be a walk in the park. And don’t worry about my career. Our company has branches over there, too. I can request a lateral move overseas anytime as long as I pass the assessment, and if I want to come back later, I just apply for a transfer.”
Sophia nodded. “Got it.”
“Take your time thinking it over. There’s no rush. You still have time, Susan glanced at her watch. “You better hit the hay. I’ve got to head to work.”
Sophia nodded, hung up the phone, turned off the light, and was about to get some sleep when she remembered the project Susan had mentioned.
Sophia and Susan didn’t talk shop too often, but she had heard Susan vent about work stuff now and then.
hustling for new tenants for the East
other mall, divided into various sections: a large supermarket, fashion area, kids zone, food court, sports section, and an entertainment lounge. They had pretty much filled the commercial space, except for the floors above the mall. The company’s plan was to attract a hotel, aiming for a high-end shopping
Group had its fingers in a lot of pies architectural design, real estate construction, resorts, hotels, entertainment, and more. But the only part of their operations that
was their hotel business.
It was a hot ticket for many shopping districts looking for hotel partnerships. The hotel’s branding was indeed a match for the vibe Susan’s complex was
being a new district in the making. Whether they could successfully land the deal was still
were tied to the company’s brand and image, and
Brandon’s busy schedule, it was unlikely he’d be involved
The Market Development Department.
to see him. The badge Hannah wore seemed to belong to the
project needed
start of the year, still pretty green and trying to find her footing I bet she’s playing it safe right now, picking sure bets to prove her chops. Your project’s got a long ROI horizon and is high-nsk I don’t think Hannah would
prep when she saw the message and her heart skipped a beat. She immediately video
returns and risks, Susan figured Hannah would toss out their proposal without a second glance, especially since
the day, Hannah was the class knockout, acing tests and turning heads with her good looks. She had everyone wrapped around her finger, which kind of went to her head She came off as a bit too cool for school, looking down on everyone Maybe she was just born with a chill vibe and wasn’t keen on getting too chummy with folks. But Susan, young
that you just can’t help but like-sweet, demure and not one to toot her own hom She was the kind of girl that guys go gaga over Plus, she looked a bit younger than the rest so naturally, the spotlight started shifting from Hannah to Sophia. Susan took
new digs and its rules: Hannah would act all aloof, barely giving her the time of day, answering with a half-hearted glance and a frosty word here and there Susan fiercely protective, couldn’t stand seeing Sophia treated like that and got even more sarcastic with Hannah, totally dissing her, which only deepened the bad blood between them. When they graduated, they didn’t even
school shenanigans would come back to bite her.
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Chapter 18
quickly tried to cheer her up. “She’s probably in the Market Development Department, but I might be wrong, and even if she is there, it doesn’t mean
said, “I bet my bottom dollar it’s her. When I called, they told me to ask for Ms. Abbott. With so many Abbotts
out your business district and kept tabs on the local policies and investment opportunities. That place is set to become the new urban CBD, no doubt about it. If you can get the project to Brandon, you’ve got it in the bag. The guy’s got an
eyes lit
it over But his company’s pretty clear-cut about who does what, and it’s tough to jump the chain of command. So if your contact turns out to be Hannah and she shoots you down, my advice is to hit up Kent. He’s technically Brandon’s assistant, but he’s
the name, no bells
never skips his midday caffeine fix, doesn’t even pause for a break. Kent usually heads down to grab
know a lot about Brandon’s routines, even his office
Sophia fell silent.
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In Chapter 17 of the when his eyes opened series, Sophia Yearwood visits her husband Brandon Crawley's office for the first time after two years of marriage. While waiting for him, she observes the dynamics in the office, including the presence of a girl named Hannah. Later, Sophia hands Brandon a file from his mother and casually mentions his mom's request. Despite the facade of a successful marriage, Sophia is secretly contemplating divorce due to Brandon's lack of love. They have a routine lunch together, revealing the cold and focused nature of Brandon's personality. Sophia envies the intimacy of other couples and decides to ask for a divorce that night after a passionate encounter with Brandon. Brandon surprisingly agrees calmly, and the next morning, Sophia leaves their home, leaving the signed divorce papers behind. Brandon, seemingly unaffected during a meeting, abruptly leaves, leaving his colleagues confused about his sudden change in demeanor...... Will this Chapter 17 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 17 and the latest episodes of this series at Novelxo.com.
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