Infidelity His English Novel Chapter 165
Chapter165, Evan added, “Tell her you’re no longer with the previous company, so frequent dinners with former colleagues aren’t appropriate anymore. Just keep interactions professional.” …Fine, I’ll talk to her.” His ears are incredibly sharp. What was wrong with my former subordinate inviting me to have lunch? Or did he believe I’d compromise sensitive corporate data during lunch? Evan continued walking into his office. I sighed deeply. Zach stared pensively at the closed door of the CEO’s office. Could Mr. Jones be…sexually frustrated? He turned to me, offering a sympathetic consolation.“It’s not your fault. Men sometimes have trouble controlling themselves, like during menopause.” What? Do guys get their version of a petiod? Seeing my puzzled look, Zach said, “Don’t panic, I’ll help you.” I appreciate that, but how? Wait, are we even thinking about the same thing? ” At 11:20 AM, I drove away from the company. Ocean Spring was near the Shaw Corp; it took about twenty–eight minutes to get there. It was a Japanese restaurant, a frequent spot for company gatherings. Traffic was congested, and I arrived there around twelve o’clock. The restaurant owner greeted me warmly and told me Mandy was in the private room. I headed inside, wondering why they needed such a large room for just two people. My hand hovered like a hummingbird at the private room’s door–hesitation crystallizing into a furrow between my brows. Before I could retreat, the door swung inward on its own.. “Ms. Frost.” Mandy appeared at the doorway, pulling me inside. “I must’ve overthought-” The thought died as footsteps echoed from behind the lacquered screen. It was Julian! “So this dinner invite was just bait to hook your boss, I see.” My bitter laugh sliced the air. I pivoted sharply, only to have Julian block my escape route with predator grace.“Mandy,” he commanded without glancing back, “leave us.” Mandy gave me an apologetic look, but I ignored her. I wouldn’t give a second glance to someone who had betrayed me….