Chapter 1602


    Magdalen twirled her fingers around the man’s tie, gazing up at him with a yful smile. “And here I


    thought you’d never ask.” Morrison leaned in closer, his voiceced with a hint of danger. “Magdalen, I


    didn’t ask because I trust you. Don’t push your luck!”


    Magdalen chuckled. “You thought I was doing this on purpose? Don’t tter yourself!”


    Morrison smirked, nting a gentle kiss on her eyelid before scooping her up in his arms and heading


    upstairs.


    Meanwhile, Kent pulled the car into the residentialplex and parked in front of Sunset Ridge.


    Charlie helped Kya out of the car, handing her over to Emily with a distant demeanor. “Thanks, Mr.


    James.”


    “No problem,” Charlie replied nonchntly. He turned to look at Kya, “Go with your mom, sweetheart. I


    wille visit another day”


    Kya frowned, “Aren’t youing home with us, Uncle Charlie? I don’t like Mom’s stories. I prefer


    yours.”


    Charlie remained silent, ncing over at Emily.


    Emily spoke up quickly, “Uncle Charlie has other things to do, sweetie. No whining!”


    Kya pouted and looked down.


    Emily said her goodbyes to Charlie, her tone polite, and began to walk towards the building with Kya.


    Leaning against the car, Charlie watched as Kya kept looking back at him. A surge of unexpressed


    anger welled up inside him, yet he had to maintain a gentle facade for Kya’s sake.


    In his nearly three decades of life, he’d never been so infuriated by a woman. His head was buzzing,


    and his heart ached!


    On Monday morning, Emily received a call from Wilson.


    “Emily, are you busy today? Lunch is on me.”


    Emily declined politely, “I might not have time during lunch.”


    “Emily, you’re always so defensive around me. Just because ourpanies are in business together,


    does it mean we can’t be friends?” Wilson chuckled warmly.


    Emily smiled faintly. “It’s not that. It’s just that it’s a sensitive time. Being too close might not be good for


    you either”


    Wilsonughed softly, “I understand. Then I’ll simply withdraw from the bidding. The James family’s


    project doesn’t have a significant impact on ourpany anyway. If it means losing your friendship


    over a contract, I’d rather not take the project.”


    Emily frowned, “There’s no need for that. The bidding meeting will begin in a few days, and you’ve


    prepared for a long time. You shouldn’t give up.”


    “Then don’t be so distant with me!” Wilson chuckled, “I didn’t seek you out to talk about work today. It’s


    something about Betty


    Emily inquired, “Betty?”


    —”Could you step-out for a bit? It’s easier to talk face-to-face. It’s hard to exin everything over the


    phone”


    Emily thought for a moment, “Okay.


    Wilson immediatelyughed, “Then I’ll pick you up for lunch, and we can chat while we eat.”


    “Sounds good.”


    “Great, I won’t hold you up any longer. See youter!”


    “Alright”


    Emily hung up the phone, recalling Betty mentioning that Wilson was pursuing her. Was Wilson asking


    for her help?


    She put down her phone, thinking that Wilson and Betty would make a good pair. She was more than


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    happy to see them together, and of course, she’d be d to help