Chapter 20
After the meal, Elliot and Amber went back to the office. Suddenly, Elliot asked Amber in a serious
tone, “Have you chosen the engagement gift I asked you to prepare for Rodney Barron?”
“No.”
“In that case, you don’t have to choose the gift. I’ve already asked someone to buy it. You just deliver it
to him.”
“You want me to deliver it?” Amber was shocked.
“Yes, you deliver it.” Elliot’s words were unquestionable. Amber also felt that she herself was making a
big fuss. She was Elliot’s assistant. What reason did she have to disobey the boss’ orders?
Rodney had long be a stranger to her. She just had to pretend that it was a gift delivery to an
ordinary customer. It wasn’t much of a big deal.
Walter handed the gift to Amber, and she went to Rodney’spany right away.
The receptionist stopped her and said that an appointment has to be made to meet with the president.
She told the receptionist herpany name and that she was here to deliver a gift. When the
receptionist heard that she was Mr. Thomson’s assistant from the Parableutions, the receptionist
quickly made a phone call to ask for instructions.
A young and beautiful female secretary came and led Amber to the president’s office. Rodney was
making a phone call in the office, but the door was not closed. When he saw Amber being led in by the
secretary, he was obviously surprised.
His hands stopped dialing and he just stared at Amber. His zing gaze almost melted Amber.
She didn’t understand why Rodney had to stare at her like that. She just felt very ufortable all
over. She hated him so much, but how could their five-years of rtionship be forgotten overnight? In
order not to embarrass herself, she cleared her throat and said respectfully, “Mr. Barron, nice to meet
you. I am the assistant of Mr. Thomson of the Parableutions. Mr. Thomson has appointed me to bring
you an engagement gift on his behalf. Please have a look.”
As she spoke, she ced the gift that Walter had bought in front of Rodney. He came to his senses
after a moment of surprise.
She was actually Elliot’s assistant? That was really strange! Why did Elliot appoint her to send the gift?
Did he know of their rtionship and had purposely sent her here to disgust him? Or was there another
reason?
As he was thinking, a faint smile appeared on his face. “It seems that I have troubled Mr. Thomson.
Please have a seat, Miss Stone,” invited Rodney and he ordered his assistant, “Please make some tea
for Miss Stone.”
“There’s no need for tea. Mr. Barron, please take a look at the gift so I can go back and report on my
work.”
Amber wore a smile on her face, but there was no trace of warmth in her eyes.
Looking at her indifferent expression, Rodney remembered how she used to throw herself into his arms
with a sweet and charming smile. For some reason, his heart felt a little ufortable. Then, he
opened the gift.
With only one nce, the smile on his face began to fade. “Did you choose this gift?”
As he spoke, he lifted up the gift with a finger. Amber took a nce at it and blushed instantly. The gift
in the box was actually as set of sexy lingerie.
Elliot Thomson, that b*stard. He was really impossible. How could he give such a thing as an
engagement gift? He even asked her to deliver it. Amber was so mad as she thought about it.
Looking at her flushed face, Rodney slowly stood up and walked towards her. He looked at her
condescendingly and said, “Amber Stone, you’re very thoughtful, aren’t you?”
Listening to Rodney’s mocking tone, Amber was mortified. Now that she was here, there was no way to
escape. She braced herself and said, “This gift was Mr. Thomson’s best intent, wishing Mr. Barron a
happy engagement and may the years ahead be filled withsting joy!”
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“Ha-ha!” Rodney sneered. He felt a piercing pain in his heart. Never in his wildest dreams had he
thought that she would personally give him her blessings one day. It seemed that she really didn’t care
anymore. Since this was the case, what reason did he have to hesitate? “Many thanks to Mr. Thomson!
Miss Stone, go back and tell him that I really liked the gift he sent. I hope that he’ll be able to attend my
engagement party.”
“Sure, I will let him know when I get back. Since the gift has been delivered, I shall leave first, Mr.
Barron.” Amber didn’t want to stay for another minute.
However, Rodney didn’t want to let her off. He reached out to stop her. “Since Miss Stone is here, do
have a cup of tea before you leave!”
“Thank you very much, Mr. Barron. But I have something else to do,” replied Amber as she tried to
leave. Rodney reached out to stop her again. Amber stepped back subconsciously while Rodney
approached closer to her. His aura was so powerful and Amber heard her own heart beating fast.
She subconsciously moved backwards. For each step she took backwards, he took a step closer
towards her.
Soon, there was no room left for her to continue moving backwards. She was forced into a corner by
Rodney. Leaning against the wall, she red at him and said in an angry tone, “Mr. Barron, what do
you want?”
“Nothing, I just want to invite Miss Stone for a cup of tea.”
“I don’t want to drink your stinky tea!” Amber was exasperated. She hated him so much, but as he got
closer, she became weak.
“Is that so?” Seeing her reddened face, Rodney’s eyes started to twinkle. He raised a hand and slowly
extended it towards her.
Unknowingly, the coldness in his eyes had disappeared and it was reced with tenderness. Back
then, it was this kind of tenderness that made her fall in love with him. From then on, she lost herself. In
the end, she suffered a miserable defeat.
Remembering the past, Amber was filled with hatred and gradually clenched her fist. Before she could
raise her hand to punch Rodney’s irksome face. The door was pushed open and a delicate voice was
heard. “Rodney?”