Female Novel
Chapter 766 Unhappy
"If you help me, I'll do anything for you, Mr. Baxter. Just let me leave this project and my current
company. You can ask for anything in return," Louise put all her hopes on Preston, he was her only
lifeline.
Preston snorted coldly without any warmth in his voice, "Do you think you're worth it?"
Louise suddenly fell silent.
She remained tight-lipped for a long time before saying softly, "Mr. Baxter, there's nothing for me to do
right now but who knows when you might need my help in the future? I just want to leave this project
and not be taken advantage of by anyone. Maybe you feel like I've offended Miss Armstrong but I've
already apologized to her and she's not pursuing it anymore so there's no need for you to apologize
either. You'll lose nothing, Mr. Baxter."
Louise tried to read Preston's mind because from their conversation earlier she could tell that Preston
and Camille were good friends who had known each other for years.
But can a man really have a pure friendship with a woman besides romantic feelings? Louise was a
woman herself, so maybe she understood women better than men did, especially someone like
Preston whose main focus was always on benefits.
After thinking deeply about it, Louise said quickly again, "Mr. Baxter, if there are things that may be
inconvenient for you to handle personally, then maybe I can take care of them instead. Whatever task
is given to me, I'm willing to do it."
Preston didn't know what he was thinking as his gaze softened slightly but his expression remained
indifferent as water when he said: "This matter isn't urgent. Since you've offended her, then punishment
is necessary. We'll see how well your behavior improves."
Although Louise felt dissatisfied deep down inside, she still nodded obediently saying: "Thank-you Mr.
Baxter". She took it as though he had agreed with her request.
Louise couldn't help feeling that dealing with someone like Preston would be difficult because his
thoughts were too complex which made him a difficult person overall however; she had no choice since
nobody else wanted or could help her therefore; she had no choice but cling onto the hope of relying on
Preston.
After parting ways with Camille at the museum, they both went their separate ways where Jenson
stayed behind while talking with the museum staff whereas; after finishing up work at the museum
early, instead of heading back home directly, Preston drove over towards Zoie's apartment.
Zoie didn't need to go to the dance studio today, so she stayed in the apartment until Preston arrived.
Zoie was a very gentle girl, especially in front of Preston. No matter what he said, she was obedient like
a docile kitten.
This kind of girl made Preston feel very comfortable, especially compared to Molly. He felt more at ease
with Zoie.
However, just as he sat down at Zoie's place, Molly called again.
Without asking anything, Zoie simply said: "I'll go read in the bedroom. You can handle your business
first."
Zoie's thoughtfulness made Preston nod with satisfaction. After watching her enter the room, he
answered the phone call from Molly.
Molly asked impatiently on the other end of the line: "Preston, when are you coming back to Flento
City?"
Molly's tone was full of displeasure and seemed like blaming him for something.
Preston replied expressionlessly: "In a little while."
"How much longer do I have to wait?"
"I have many things going on here and Sean hasn't given me any updates yet. I can't leave Hance City
right now. Can you understand that?"
Of course Molly couldn't understand it; especially when she thought about those things that made her
unable to stay calm anymore.
She started throwing tantrums and accusing Preston of everything wrong which only made him
increasingly annoyed until all his patience disappeared without a trace and his voice became cold:
"Enough! If you keep acting this way we don't need contact anymore! Let's talk after you calm down!"
He ended their conversation directly after speaking those words.
Molly's fussing had left him feeling extremely frustrated until Zoie came out from her bedroom without
asking anything and poured him a glass of water before sitting next to him watching TV together
silently.
Her silence prompted Preston ask: "Don't you have any questions for me?"
Zoie just smiled slightly saying "If there is something important enough for you say then naturally it will
come out eventually; actively asking doesn't hold much value."
Zoie's answer left him stunned for a moment as if seeing glimpses of someone else within her
personality.
Unique with an individualistic character.
He narrowed his eyes slightly before reaching out and gently pulling Zoie into his embrace.
Preston stayed with Zoie until evening where they had dinner together. He received another phone call,
which caused his face changed slightly. Then he abruptly stood up, saying "I still have some matters I
need attend too; I'll leave first."
Zoie nodded and watched him leave, then immediately sent a message to update Preston's
whereabouts.
After leaving Zoie, Preston drove straight back to his residence.
Ayan's men kept an eye on his car as it entered the garage of his home and immediately called Kian.
"Kian, Preston is back."
Kian relayed the message to Ayan, who responded with a nonchalant "Hmm."
The reason for having Zoie report on Preston's movements while also keeping tabs on him was for
double insurance. Ayan wanted to have concrete answers instead of relying solely on one person's
actions. This wasn't Ayan's style of doing things nor was it the main reason for success in any given
situation.
As for Zoie, Ayan trusted her completely since Kian had personally vetted her and thoroughly
investigated all aspects of her background. The main goal was to give Zoie more time with Preston.
Ayan didn't need to explain much as Kian quickly guessed what he was thinking. He spoke up right
away: "Mr. Simpson, after we send Sean back, won't Preston still believe him completely? What if Sean
is lying?"
"We'll find out if he is or not," replied Ayan calmly. Even if Sean lied or deceived them in some way,
there would be no loss since he was expendable at this point anyway. What interested him now more
than anything else was how Preston would react when he saw that Sean returned unharmed.
Ayan narrowed his eyes slightly and remained silent for two seconds before saying: "You go investigate
Elijah and his relationship with Preston first; there's no need to start from scratch with investigating just
from looking into Prestons' identity alone since that could be fake too, given how easily he managed to
get adopted by the Walker family as an orphan." novelbin
"If someone knows Elijah best around here, it would probably be Madam's father," said Kian suddenly
raising a question about their approach strategy: "Shouldn't we start by asking Madam's father directly?
Maybe this way we can save time without going down unnecessary paths?"
Ayan frowned and didn't respond immediately, but his expression was deep and low, and there was a
coldness in his expression, and his voice trailed off. "Don't worry," he said. "I'll take care of this.
Kian: "OK, I see. Shall I take you to the restaurant to meet Mrs. Simpson?"
"HMM."
Ayan also just finished the work meeting and had an appointment with Camille for dinner in the
morning. However, he was delayed by work. Camille had already arrived at the restaurant, so he could
go there directly.
However, Camille was not a pretentious girl, because he had a job, she was also very understanding.
After all, no one can predict what will happen in the next second, and you can have dinner together at
any time, but some important work is not to be refused.
Her thoughtfulness made Ayan feel guilty, and he apologized again and again after meeting her.
Camille shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm not angry."
Ayan was not sure: "Really not angry?"