Chapter 24


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    In the following days, ra stayed in a hotel temporarily. She didn’t contact Walter, and he wouldn’t call her either. He had Marlie and wasn’t afraid ra would disappear.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ra sent out numerous resumes in the meantime. Since Walter said she sold herself to support Marlie, she wanted to find a job. However, ra was rejected very quickly, telling her she didn’t meet thepanies‘ requirements.


    ra knew Walter was responsible. Walter had put her on a recruitment cklist. He was forcing ra to go back and beg him. Walter was ruthlessly exploiting her vulnerabilities.


    ra missed Marlie terribly. She recalled Marlie’s pale, pitiful face and her heart ached. ra relented and returned to the Colon Group.


    This time was different. The receptionist intercepted ra. She nced disdainfully at ra’s cheap clothes and rolled her eyes. The receptionist asked, “Miss, who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?”


    ra replied calmly, “I’m looking for Walter Colon.”


    The receptionist was taken aback when ra called out Walter’s name. “Who are you? Do you think Mr. Colon will see anyone? If you cause any trouble, I’ll call security.”


    ra shrugged. “Sure. Go ahead. Call them. If Walter asks me why I didn’te up, I’ll tell him it’s because of you.” She looked at the receptionist’s nametag.


    The receptionist backed down. She didn’t dare to risk it. Staring at ra suspiciously, she called the secretary’s desk to confirm.


    She received a reply shortly. The receptionist told ra, “Miss, Mr. Colon asked you to go to the lounge on the 87th floor and wait for him.” The receptionist’s tone was more polite. Smiling awkwardly, she led ra there respectfully.


    ra was indifferent to the change in attitude.


    She took the elevator to the 87th floor.


    The Colon Group building had 88 floors. The top floor was Walter’s office, and a transparent winding staircase connected the 87th and 88th floors.


    The lounge was spacious, with carpets covering it. It was furnished with elegant sofas.


    ra sat on the sofa and waited. She was surprised by the luxury. There was a private kitchen, a dining room, rooms, and a bathroom. The cityscape was visible from the floor–to–ceiling windows.


    ra waited until evening, but Walter did not show up.


    The lounge wasfortable, and the sofa was soft. Gradually, fatigue set in. ra leaned back to rest, and eventually, shey down and fell asleep.


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    Chapter 24


    As thest rays of sunset faded away, Walter finally finished his work. Coming down the staircase, Walter saw her delicate figure curled up on the sofa. Her long hair partially covered her face.


    It was so quiet he could hear her breathing.


    Walter was furious. How dare she fall asleep? Crossing the room to wake her, he suddenly froze.


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    Her exquisite profile, her petite and sharp nose, the distinct shape of her lips, the curve of her closed eyes, and her smooth neck made her even more alluring in the shadows.