Female Novel
Chapter 288
Chapter 288
He was well aware of the company’s recent projects and their profits. Hed consistently find ways toretain talented employees and was always approachable in conversation.
His penchant for fun was just a facade. It was designed to disarm people and put them at ease.
For a woman like Dorothy, a man of his caliber was someone she couldn’t get too close to. She knewthat her limited abilities and cunning were
no match for him.
“Lane, I think you only see me as good because y
you don’t fully know me.” Dorothy said, managing to keep her emotions in check, She flashed him apolite smile and subtly put some distance between them. “Jeffrey must have told you something aboutEverett and me. I wonder if he
mentioned that it was me who ended things with Everett. I asked for the divorce because I fell foranother man”
“He did mention that you fell for someone else.” Lane said, cutting her off before she could continue.“But I don’t believe him”novelbin
He was confident in his judgment of character. He had been observing Dorothy for some time,otherwise, he wouldn’t have pursued her especially knowing she was married. People in business donot fall for others easily.
“The truth is what it is, whether you believe it or not. You can ask Everett if you want.”
“I won’t ask him. Your past is your past.” Lane said while spreading his hands as a gesture ofsumender. Realizing the conversation was leading them nowhere, he softened his tone. “I think you’vemisunderstood me. I don’t mean to threaten you or force you to be with me. I just want you to give me achance.”
Dorothy remained silent.
? Who
“Just one chance; if it doesn’t work out, I won’t force you. You’re single, and I’m single, so why are youso adamant about rejecting me? 1 knows? You might even end up liking me
Lane’s plea was humble, to say the least. Dorothy knew that if she rejected him harshly, she mightprovoke him.
People from high society always care about saving dignity. Embarrassing them could lead touncontrollable situations.
Moreover, she feared that Lane might tell Jeffrey about their conversation.
That would be beyond her control
“Lane, I’ve got a lot on my plate with the ongoing projects. Let’s do this once I’m less tied up with work.I’ll give you my decision then. Is that okay?”
Lane made an ‘OK gesture with his hand. “Sure, Im willing to wat
Finally, she managed to get rid of him
Dorothy felt as if she’d just fought a war.
The situation was spiraling out of control, and she needed to think carefully about her next move. Shedidn’t want to be caught off guard when the next crisis hit.
Seeing Dorothy finally relent felt like a small victory to Lane.
He drove to the hotel where Jeffrey was staying. The guy had drunk too much last night and was still inbed.
Upon seeing Lane, he lazily got up as he rubbed his eyes in his bathrobe. “You’ve really improved yourtolerance. We drank the same amount last night, yet here you are, bright and early, as if nothinghappened”
“Well, happy occasions tend to boost one’s spints”
“Hmm?”
“Nothing You’re a guest here, so I thought I should come and see you. I’ve just ordered breakfast. It behere soon. Why don’t you freshen up?”