A hand picked up the file and handed it to Valarie as its owner apologized, "Sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you."

Hearing the voice, Valarie snapped her head up in shock.

It was Tom! Wasn't he abroad?!

"What are you doing here?!" she demanded.

Her eyes betrayed her disbelief-there was no joy in them.

Tom felt a pang in his heart, suppressing his disappointment.

"I came to discuss business with Mr. Weir," he replied.

Valarie's expression remained cold as she took the document from him, walking past him into the office without a second glance.

As the door closed behind her, Tom felt a wave of sorrow. He had been too confident, believing that Valarie would never leave him. Now, he realized how foolish he had been.

Inside the office, Valarie tossed the file onto Jonathan's desk and snapped, "Dad, why are you suddenly collaborating with Tom?"

had ended things, the Weirs and Genges hadn't worked together

"He came

Valarie was speechless.

I don't need anything else here. You can head back now,"

was supposed to have lunch with Brandon, Valarie hesitated but ultimately

door closed behind her that Jonathan breathed a sigh of relief. If Valarie had caused a scene, he wouldn't have known how to handle

Valarie stepped out of the

and handsome in his black suit, a striking figure who drew the attention of

off, "Mr. Genge, we're not familiar. You can address me

abroad all this time without you made me realize that the most

waiting for me for lunch. I don't

these useless word

please move

remained calm and devoid of any

have a boyfriend now?" Tom's voice softened with sadness, his eyes like fragile crystals on the verge of shattering. Valarie smiled and nodded. "Yes,

anymore. The thought of him flirting with other women back then

searched her face for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255