NovelReadingChapter 225 A True Return Gift Exhausted, I returned to my office.
As soon as I entered, I was taken aback to see Eric sitting in my seat. I rubbed my eyes in disbelief. After confirming that it wasn't a hallucination, I put on a smile and walked toward him.
"You're back already? You said on the phone yesterday that you wouldn't be back until the weekend." Although the issues abroad weren't serious, they were complicated, and Eric hadn't returned in over half a month.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing him back so suddenly madefeel an unexpected happiness. I couldn't help but smile.
Eric explained with a smile, "I finished the work earlier than expected, so I decided to cback sooner." He handeda box as he spoke. I took the box, feeling surprised. When I opened it, my eyes widened even further. Inside was a pair of exquisite earrings made from the finest sapphires. They were flawless in every way.
"I happened to attend an auction, and when I saw these, I thought they'd be perfect for you," Eric said with a grin.
He seemed worried that I wouldn't accept them, so he quickly added, "You gavesuch a big gift last time. This is just a small return gift." A wave of sweetness washed over me, and I couldn't bring myself to refuse. Just as I was about to put the earrings away, Eric stoppedwith a hand.
"Why don't you try them on?" he suggested.
Feeling a little embarrassed, I hesitated. "They don't really match with what I'm wearing today." Because of the press conference today, I was dressed in a formal gray suit.
Hearing my words, Eric smiled slyly. "I knew you'd say that." Then, as if by magic, he pulled out a bag from behind and winked at me. "I think this dress will go better with the earrings. Want to try it on? Don't worry. I had it washed, so it's ready to wear." Eric's thoughtfulness leftno room to refuse. Sweetness spread through my heart as I took the clothes from him. I went to the dressing room to change.
The outfit was a knee-length light blue suit dress. It wasn't too formal and could be worn to almost any casual occasion.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPaired with the sapphire earrings, it gave off an air of elegance and sophistication. While it could easily be worn to the office, I rarely wore this kind of style. So, when I appeared in front of Eric again, I felt an unexpected sense of nervousness.
Eric's eyes lit up. "This is perfect for you." I blushed slightly. "You have a good eye for picking it." That was definitely true. The design and color suitedperfectly. Even the size fit without a single adjustment, as if he had measuredbeforehand.
I was curious how Eric knew my size, but the question only lingered in my mind and I decided against asking.
It was only then that I noticed a slight wrinkle on the shoulder of Eric's suit. It was the kind that usually came! from sitting on a plane for too long. Noticing that, I quickly asked, "Did you cstraight here after getting off the plane?" Eric nodded, flashing a charming smile. "I could have gone hto wait for you. But..."
He smiled again, this twith a subtle, knowing look. "The gifts m couldn't Idn't wait. They were eager to see you. To avoid disappointing them, I had to cquickly." His words madelaugh. "I didn't expect the usually serious Mr. Flint to have such a talent for telling dry jokes." Seeing the smile on my face, his lips curled into a smile too.
Without thinking, he gently brushed a stray lock of hair from my face and softly said you like hearing them... I'll tell them more often."
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