The Woman From Hell

Chapter 1149

I pursed my lips, feeling more or less irritable at this point.

Keeping the smile on my face, I looked at Jordan and said, "Mr. Fredericks, you probably have things to discuss with Mr. Grant, right? Why don't you go and talk business with him while I'll help Shannon?"

Shannon looked up at Jordan and asked with a smile, "Do you have work matters to discuss with Mr. Grant?"

Jordan glanced at her, his eyes flashing slightly. "No."

Absolutely speechless!

Was Theo here purely to cadge a meal?

More infuriatingly, Jordan did not seem the least bit surprised about it!

rest. The meal will be ready

Shannon, saying into her ears, "I know you care about me and I’m really happy about it, but I want to

was so clever, so how could she not have guessed why I was so eager to stay in the kitchen? She tilted her head and looked at Theo sitting outside. She said with a smile, "Say, why are you hiding from him? If you can’t be a couple,

froze, my heart racing

always thought that after Theo and I

"Have you ever thought that perhaps you're overcomplicating things? Whether rich or poor, what most people want is to live peacefully. If it isn't because a conflict can't be resolved, why would anyone want t o torture themselves? If two people separate over a small conflict, then would there be harmony left in this world?" She continued after a pause, "In fact, there are always conflicts between married couples, but divorce is not always an option. They continue to live with each other. As time passes, those conflicts won't be worth mentioning anymore. My grandpa often complains that the electronics at home are spoiled, and if they aren't good to use anymore, he'll just get new ones. That's

my lips, not saying a word for a

Theo and I were more than just

more than just conflicts. There are many other real issues. But I have figured things out a little now. I shouldn't be running away from him or thinking of a way to go our separate ways. I’ll treat him a

said. “That’s the way to do it. You can't run no matter what problems you face because running

that, she handed me a plate of dishes. "Take this outside

plate and

the kitchen.

kitchen as well to grab the dishes