Chapter 285


    Chapter 285


    Katherine wasted no time getting into conversation as soon as Valerie got into the car, suggesting


    they go into business together by opening a shop. However, Valerie reiterated her previous refusal.


    “I don’t have any experience running a shop. It’s different from working a job, and as you know, 1


    don’t have touch money…


    Katherine was confident and dered, “Money’s not an issue; I’ve got it covered! Valerie, if you join


    me in opening the shop, you can invest your ideas. We’ll split the profits by half; if we lose, it’s on


    me!”


    Valerie smiled wryly, feeling amused and touched by Katherine‘ enthusiasm. “Katherine, let’s not


    even discuss whether I want to open a shop. But we’d have to be clear about everything we were to


    do it. I’d contribute what I can, nothing more


    It was true that there were many cases of friendships and rtionships turning sour due to business


    partnerships Sometimes, making everything clear and transparent from the art was the best


    approach. However, even though Valerie wasn’t interested in opening a shop, it didn’t mean she


    hadn’t thought about changing jobs.


    Thest time when Manny mentioned the job transfer to her, Viderie thought a lot about it. She felt


    that just working like this wasn’t sustainable. Valerie wanted a higher sry, so she took on sales


    roles. However, there weren’t many opportunities for promotion or sry increases in sales, even if


    Valerie reached the sales manager level. Moreover, even as a manager, there was always the


    possibility of being transferred. Valerie didn’t want to remain passive. With a baby on the way, she


    needed to save money to support the child.


    Louis gave her 20 thousand dors, and she used 6,000 dors to pay off debts. Now, she had 14


    thousand dors, but it wasn’t enough to raise a child. Matthew had a house, so she saved on rent.


    Despite Matthew suggesting splitting expenses evenly, he practically covered everything,


    asionally transferring money under the guise of household expenses, as if worried her ount


    might not be sufficient. Valerie found this gesture heartwarming but didn’t want to take advantage.


    Ultimately, she believed women should have their careers. If someone gave her money, that was


    great, but if not, she wasn‘ worried.


    It was as if she knew what Valerie was thinking. Katherine suddenly asked, “Valerie, how were


    things going between you and


    9 him?”


    Valerie replied, “I haven’t thought about it much…” So much had happened that Valerie had been


    overwhelmed just trying to live her life. Although she asionally thought about her rtionship


    with Matthew and what it meant then, she had hesitated to delve too deeply into it.


    Katherine sighed knowingly. “Well, that sounds alright then.


    Valerie raised an eyebrow, “Why do ou say that?”


    “Valerie, you can tell you haven’t dated much. If you didn’t like someone, you couldn’t stand being


    around them for more than a few days. But you’ve been married him for over a month, so you must


    not dislike him. Plus, I see he treats you well He’s a bit reserved, but he’s good–looking. And, of


    course, Valerie, you’re beautiful, more than enough to match him.” Katherine exined.


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    Valerie couldn’t help butugh at Katherine acting as her rtionship advisor. Katherine felt


    frustrated because she had considered introducing Valerie to her older brother. He was wealthy,


    sessful, and reasonably good–looking, though a bit stubborn and perhaps self–centered. But


    these minor ws weren’t deal–breakers in the face of his wealth.


    Katherine drove and spoke earnestly, “Valerie, the thing with Caleb Lane is past now. Looking back,


    I find itughable that I once contemted suicide over someone like him. But I did learn something


    from that failed rtionship: when you’re considering being with someone, no matter how much you


    like them, you have to calmly think about what they can bring to the rtionship. It’s not


    selfishness; it’s reality. When people look for a partner, they seek love or money; at least one


    should be there for a rtionship tost. Of course, if you can find someone with both, that’s even


    better!” Valerie thought momentarily and said, “Can I be greedy? I also hope he can make me


    wealthy.”


    Valerie amused Katherine, and the sisters‘ conversation gradually shifted from serious to yful.


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    “Men, it’s best if they live–als.”


    “Even when we argue, seeing that handsome face makes it hard to stay angry.”


    “Yeah, and if he can cook, that would be even better.”


    “Valerie, I hope he has good stamina.”


    Valerie asked, “Why?”


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    Katherine stifled augh. “Valerie, are you genuinely unaware or pretending not to understand?


    Good stamina is crucial for lifelong happiness!”


    Valerie hesitated momentarily, then realized what Katherine meant, and she flushed. Katherine


    leaned closer, curious, “Valerie, with your husband often workingte and being so busy, does he…


    measure up?”