True Love Waits

Chapter 361 Take A Few Days Off

Carlos didn't explain why he wasn't willing to get engaged to Stephanie. Instead, he said casually, "Dad, I've already made up my mind. I will apologize to Stephanie and her father in person." James tried to hold back his anger and asked calmly, "Carlos, what happened between you and Stephanie?"

"Nothing happened. It's getting late. I'm heading back home now." Saying that, Carlos walked towards the entrance of the building.

Staring at his retreating back, James knew that everything would go out of his control if he didn't do something quickly. "Carlos," he called out.

Carlos stopped and turned around to look at him.

"We'll talk tomorrow morning," James said.

After a short pause, Carlos nodded. He had a bad feeling in his gut.

As he walked out of the building, Carlos discreetly scanned the area out of the corner of his eye. As expected, he noticed someone hiding in the shadows.

He snorted as he got into his car and asked Frankie to take him to Champs Bay Apartments.

When he arrived, Stephanie was already home. She was sitting before the wine cabinet and was on a phone call. Her tone was harsh as she said, "Work out a new plan and send it to me via e-mail within three days. Otherwise, the Planning Department will have to bear the responsibilities."

Seeing Carlos enter the apartment, she fixed her eyes on him with a stern expression on her face. He took off his suit and loosened his tie.

"Set aside everything else. Your priority is to work out a new plan. That's all!" Stephanie hung up and heaved a tired sigh. With the phone still in her hand, she trotted over to Carlos, who was in the kitchen, pouring himself a glass of water.

She flashed a flattering smile and said in a soft voice, "Carlos, you're back. Are you tired?" No matter how tough Stephanie's work got, she never asked Carlos for his assistance. She was too proud to show him her weakness.

asked casually, "Something wrong

deal. I can fix it." The truth was that she was really annoyed because of what had happened in her company. She was

it on her own, Carlos didn't ask for more details. He drank the water and was

called

her, waiting for her next

lately because of work and other stuff. I was thinking that maybe I should take a few days off and go

hesitated for a moment, then turned her down. "Milo Yu of the Yu Group passed away out of the blue. We have a billion-dollar project in co-operation with them. I'm responsible for the project now. I'll be very busy for

head to hide her disappointment. When she looked at him again, she was wearing an understanding smile. "I see. Take

as a smile or a

hands into fists and gnashed her teeth as she stood staring at

tasks to Frankie when the door was pushed open from outside.

glass of water for James. "Dad, would you like to go to a tea house and talk?" James continued acting like a caring father in front of Carlos. "No need for that. It's no big deal. Are you accustomed to working

Everything

and added, "Carlos, now that you are fully recovered, I shall return the

hurry. We

he feigned worry. "No, no. Three years ago, you were at death's door. I had no choice but to take over the position to assure the cooperation of the shareholders and the employees. Now that you are fine, I must return the position to you. I will

now." Carlos sat opposite James and went on, "There's something that I need

a hunch about what Carlos was going to ask, and his heart skipped a

more and more attracted to her. So, he decided to learn all about

was glad that Carlos had taken the initiative. If not, he would

purpose. After a long pause, he asked, "Why do you know that woman? Did you

long face, Carlos said calmly, "Yes, I met her. She

nervous to Carlos. Of course,