Chapter 1233


    Estelle’s gaze was warm and sincere as she turned to leave, busying herself with other matters.


    Mr. Tucker watched Estelle’s retreating figure, silently making up his mind. If Estelle were to continue in


    this industry, he’d move heaven and earth to protect her. The James Group headquarters


    Early in the morning, Tracy was in the CEO’s office, reporting to Charlie James.


    “There’s a high-level cocktail party at noon. It’s about the acquisition case.”


    After reporting the day’s agenda, Tracy respectfully said, “Mr. James, I’ve been tracking the acquisition


    case all this time. I can apany you.”


    Charlie, busy reviewing documents, replied without looking up, “You go; I have other things to handle.”


    A sh of disappointment crossed Tracy’s eyes, but her smile remained intact. “Alright.”


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    The morning flew by quickly. Tracy needed to change for the cocktail party and therefore left early.


    Around noon, Charlie came out of his office and said to Emily, who was still working, “I want grilled


    salmon for lunch. Let’s go to the supermarket and get the ingredients.”


    Emily looked up in surprise and said, “Don’t you have ns for lunch?”


    “No.”


    With that, Charlie strode out.


    Emily quickly switched off herputer, grabbed her mobile, and followed him.


    Minutester, they were in the car, with Charlie driving.


    Seeing Charlie’s stern expression, Emily thought for a moment before politely saying, “Mr. James, if


    there’s anything you want to eat, you can just tell me next time. I can go buy it myself or send an


    assistant. You don’t have to go yourself.”


    Charlie, eyes fixed on the road ahead, replied, “I only want to eat what I buy myself.”


    Emily was speechless.


    Alright, he’s the boss.


    The journey wasn’t far, but traffic was a bit heavy at that hour, so they were moving slowly.


    The sun outside was zing hot, but the air conditioning inside the car was on full st, making it quite


    chilly.


    Charlie noticed Emily rubbing her arms and quietly turned down the air conditioning.


    Emily quickly said, “It’s okay; I’m not cold.”


    “I didn’t do it for you; I’m cold.” Charlie replied coldly.


    Emily was speechless by his response.


    Suddenly, her phone started ringing. She picked it up to see an unknown number.


    “Hello.” Emily answered the call.


    “Emily, this is Terry, Bonnie’s father,” the caller said with augh.-“I got your number from your mother,


    Gina.”


    Emily was a bit taken aback but quickly regained herposure and politely said, “Hello.”


    Terry asked, “Are you at work now?”


    “I just got off. Is there something you need?”


    “I was hoping you could do me a favor, if you have the time.”


    Emily quickly replied, “Sure, what can I do to help?”


    Charlie nced at her expressionlessly and said, “Put it on speaker.”


    “What?”


    Emily had been thinking about what Terry might need help with when Charlie suddenly spoke. She


    turned to look at him instinctively, her surprised expression especially


    innocent.


    Charlie took her phone, switched on the speakerphone, and ced it aside.