The Queen's Back

Chapter

48

As Mona approached, the sales director got a good look at her face and recognized her. Maxwell and Mona's marriage hadn't been publicized yet at that time, so the sales director was under the impression that Mona was still Maxwell's fiancée. Still, Mona was an esteemed customer and she hurriedly walked over to receive her. The sales director was a little puzzled about why Maxwell had simply dropped his fiancée off and then driven away though. She thought maybe there was some truth to the rumor that their engagement was merely a power move for the sake of advancing the Clem and Carter businesses. She wasn't about to be distracted by this though and focused up on making a sale.

"How may I assist you, Ms. Clem?" she asked politely.

"Could I trouble you to show me some models that are beginner-friendly? I'd like to have a look at the options available." Mona replied.

"Of course. Please come with me." she led Mona further inside where the cars were on display.

One of the other salespeople had taken the initiative to prepare some refreshments in the lounge for when Mona would go over.

The sales director enthusiastically showed Mona around a couple of cars. Mona seemed to take a fancy to a particular Audi model, and she informed the sales director that there'd be someone who would come over to take a closer look for her later. Mona then headed to the lounge area to enjoy her coffee and pastries, intending to wait for Maxwell's arrival.

When Teddy came in to the dealership office, he caught sight of Mona looking bored on the sofa. She was in a black dress that showed off the fairness of her skin, and the sunlight she was basking in made her look even more radiant. Her hair was also tied up to reveal her slender neck, and her pearl earrings accentuated her petite face.

Teddy's jaw hung agape. He kept his gaze on Mona for a long time, drinking her in. He found himself unable to look away.

It wasn't until the sales manager called out to him twice that he snapped back to reality. Teddy couldn't help but admit that Mona was getting more and more beautiful.

By the time Maxwell arrived, Mona had started bothering Ava out of boredom. A shadow suddenly blocked the sunlight next to her, and when Mona looked up, she met Maxwell's eyes. There was a fine layer of perspiration on his forehead so it seemed like he had tried to hurry over as soon as he could.

"Mona, sorry. It took longer than I'd expected. Were you bored?" Maxwell asked apologetically.

He'd

e'd thought he just needed to sign some documents, but unfortunately Gordon was there as well and they got into it for a bit. He didn't have time to update Mona so he just had to let her wait for a long time.

already finished most of her coffee, and the pastries as well, which made him

it. I was just taking a break here. Why don't you take

and Mona requested for a

a quick break, Mona brought Maxwell around to the see the Audi she had wanted. It was red, shiny

a few other models, but this one caught my attention

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great, and it suits you too. That

card to

thought since they were married, it would be okay for them to share their finances. She smiled and accepted his offer, relishing

the card presented to her. She explained, stammering, "Uh. Ms.

had wanted Maxwell to see the car before

for?

lor?

became even more flustered. "Yes, that's right... Mr. Powers

hadn't even paid for their dates. She couldn't believe that now she was married, he would actually buy her a car. The old Mona would have been over the moon, but now, she didn't feel anything in particular about his generous gesture except that it was slightly

earlier that Mona was just upset with him, and he wanted to buy the car for her to beg for her forgiveness. The sales director felt Teddy's spiel was compelling and perhaps out of sympathy, had agreed to let him pay. Evidently, that was the

car coating as well. We'll be back in a week to collect it." Maxwell

for it. There was no need for Teddy

the case before, but Maxwell had no lack of money

an order, and when the sales director saw that Mona hadn't disagreed, she gingerly received the credit card. Her heart was about to leap out from her throat. If she offended Maxwell in any way, she knew her career would

I'll do that right away."

were longer but he didn't take big strides so as to accommodate Mona's steps. Even after they got into Maxwell's car, he still seemed to be in a p***y mood. Even though he tried to hide it, Mona was able to tell from the slight downward turn of his mouth. It was Maxwell's telltale sign that he was unhappy. "Maxwell, do you have