Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0419

I hadn't been feeling well lately, so I had been resting at home for the past two days.

It wasn't until Douglas called me that I found out that Frances was oblivious to the fact that I wasn't in town and had been visiting the office for the past two days, seemingly looking distressed.

To settle everything as soon as possible, I chose a bright and sunny afternoon to head over to the office. I was rarely at Jones Corporation, yet my office on the top floor had been kept neat and tidy. The second I opened the door, the faint smell of tea leaves immediately waffled toward me.

Douglas seemed satisfied as he said, "Ms. Jones, I had a feeling you would like this scent, so I had someone change it for you. What do you think? Do you like it?"

I took a deep breath and pulled my chair out. The smell made it difficult for me to breathe.

Douglas froze, and his expression was filled with shock as if he was not expecting me to say such a thing. I guessed he had assumed so because he had often noticed that scent on me.

He did not say anything else and called Frances, who was waiting in the visitor's lounge, over to my office.

was much more respectful than before. Despite accompanying Daniel frequently to important events, most people would greet her

just attended a conference. Did you gain anything from the conference?" Frances didn't even stop to pause as she picked up the file and answered perfunctorily. "It was quite interesting. It was filled with young people sharing about their business

the future. Is that true? A few luxury brands were present,

Apparently, the projects in her reach weren't

happen every year. They would collaborate with the same companies and rotate the speakers every year. "You might even be able to find the whole speech online. Didn't I bring you along to attend a project meeting? What's wrong with that project? Aren't you

for words as she was filled with embarrassment.

opened the document file. A check flew out

f-five million dollars for? Are you giving this to me?" She held the check up

stiff from all the smiling as I nodded lightly. "I don't want to waste your time as time is precious for us both, so I'll get

+25 BONUS

Chapter 0419

After thinking it through, I cannot think of any other reason you'd

give you five million,