NovelReadingChapter 265 BiteI really thought I managed to accomplish what I had set out to do before I heard the last part of Mr. Simpson's sentence. But if that had happened, it would also mean that I tried too hard in my past life.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI tried to probe and asked, "Please go ahead and tellwhat needs to be done." He fell silent for a brief moment. It was as if he merely wanted to make things difficult forfor the sake of it earlier, but he didn't actually have anything in mind.
I almost couldn't hold back a yawn when Mr. Simpson suddenly said, "My wife won't be hfor a good while. I don't know how to cook, and I've gotten tired of the outside food. Here's what I want. You'll cover to my place and make lunch forbefore she's home. If I'm satisfied with every meal you cook, I'll sign the contract with you." Mr. Simpson gavea cunning and mischievous look. "What say you?" I gave it sthought and nodded. "Okay." He didn't count onagreeing to his terms that quickly. He asked, "Are you certain? My wife is quite carefree. Not even I can change her mind if she decides to chnext year." I nodded in response. "It's okay. I have a lot of personal signature dishes." If memory servedright, Mrs. Simpson would be hwithin a month. It worked out well for me. I could assemble the research team first. Then, we could begin the research once Mr. Simpson joined us.
I walked out of his villa after we had designated a tforto cover every day.
To my surprise, Jeremiah and Elsa were still around. He immediately stood upright when he sawcoming out. He gavea mocking look, and his voice was laced with malicious joy when he spoke. "Were you kicked out as well?" Before I could respond, he continued, "I knew it. Someone like you doesn't deserve to talk to Mr. Simpson." I chuckled nonchalantly and asked, "You were kicked out much earlier. How do you explain that?" Jeremiah's eyes becshifty. "That's because Mr. Simpson was concerned about your reputation. He cut you sslack because you're a lady." I laughed and shook my head. "Wow, your imagination has exceeded my expectations, Mr. Cornell. Colorsurprised." I turned and faced Elsa. "Didn't you take him to the doctor and get his head checked?" A hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes when she heard what I said, but she stayed true to her hypocritical self and said, "How could you say this about Jerepel.net? Jane? You two used to love each other when all's said and done. Your words are too heartless." I clicked my tongue in amazement. It was too tiresto communicate with the biggest weirdos in the whole wide world. I couldn't be. bothered to waste words on them. I had better things to do. So, I turned around and intended toet Jeremiah saw it and hurriedly stood in my way. "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" I raised my head and looked at him wordlessly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe seemed a little uneasy when he saw how calm I was. He cleared his throat and rubbed his nose. His eyes were shifty when he asked, "What did you and Mr. Simpson talk about?"
I returned his gaze nonchalantly with a smirk on my lips. "Are you begging I my lips. Are me? Jeremiah immediately denied it, saying, "Like hell, I would. Dream on, Jane!" Then, he instantly gavea puzzled look. "Brown Group is
developing well right now, Jane. Why do you have to compete with me? Just mind your own damn business. Why do you insist on meddling? You're a woman, and you ought to act like one."
I was quite surprised to see Jeremiah showing his true colors this quickly. It was faster than I had thought. I stared at his frustrated expression and cocked my head. Then, I put on the biggest smile I could muster and said softly, "I want to do it. Bite me."
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