Chapter 484 In an Unconventional Manner


    Tyler knew nothing at all about Jonathan.


    Why would I have needed Ang to introduce him if I had known Jonathan? Moreover, when Ang


    did introduce him, she did it so confidently as a potential partner. Partner, in the sense of a romantic


    partner? Or a business partner? If it was a business partner, was he single or married? he thought.


    He was intrigued by these inquiries, but there was no time to find out more at that point.


    Tyler seemed ufortable, so Lara tried tofort him by saying, “I suddenly remembered seeing a


    photo of that person.”


    “Hmm?” Her crypticments were starting to baffle Tyler more and


    more.


    What did seeing a photo of Jonathan have to do with Ang passing the test? he thought.


    Lara made the decision to share what she knew after observing his agitation. She rted how, while


    out at a party with a friend, she saw Miss Florence Shelton giving orders to her staff to ruin someone’s


    test. She had seen Jonathan’s picture on Florence’s phone, even if she was bewildered at the time. It


    found out that Ang’s test was Florence’s intended target for sabotage.


    That turned out to be quite a coincidence. She might not have recognized Miss Florence Shelton’s


    intended target if she had not met Jonathan and Ang that day.


    “Huh? Is it possible that Miss Florence Shelton harbors romantic


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    feelings for that man? Tyler made a query.


    Lara gave a nod. “That seems to be the case. Do we need to advise Ang to exercise caution


    tomorrow?”


    “I’ll go tell Ang,” Tyler said without thinking.


    Its efficacy was still unclear despite the warning. Ang would have little chance of winning, especially


    in the test, if she went up against. Florence. The Shelton Family had a great deal of power, and they


    might have taken more active and ndestine measures to make sure Ang did not seed.


    Therefore, rather than providing a guarantee. of safety, the warning was intended as a gesture of


    goodwill. In the end, Ang’s prospects of dying appeared dire.


    After giving it some thought, he concluded there was no need to warn her. It was preferable to let things


    happen organically. Ang would be much more distraught if she found out about the scheme,


    retaliated violently, and learned it was all for nothing. Lara told Tyler and then she did not bring it up


    again.


    After the two hurried back to their seat, Tyler skillfully sidestepped questions regarding their whispered


    talk.


    Meanwhile, in a secret chamber close by.


    James was “escorted” by many ck–d bodyguards to Florence’s presence. The bodyguards did


    their jobs well, even if they were not very courteous. James looked confused as he was put on the


    carpet in the private room. His unkempt appearance suggested that he had resisted the trip.


    He asked many times throughout the drive why they were there, but


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    he was simply given evasive answers about being invited. Other than that, not much was spoken. Their


    prepared quiet suggested a


    deliberate avoidance of conversation. But their way of “inviting” him was hardly courteous at all.


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    James was never physically restrained, but the guards were always there to keep an eye on him and


    direct his every move. The drive. from the luxury sedan to thevish hotel seemed oppressive, like he


    was in a prison with invisible forces controlling his every move. During this disoriented moment, he


    thought of scary things that may happen, like being abducted. When they arrived to meet Florence,


    James waspletely taken by surprise since he had no idea where they were going.


    This was an unusual way to extend an invitation, after all, and it seemed appropriate for her.


    Florence asked jokingly, “Well, what ideas do you have?” while casting a contemptuous nce at


    James who was lying on the floor.


    James did not know just how to respond to Florence’s statements since he was still perplexed.


    Florence arched an eyebrow impatiently and gestured to the bodyguard. These were people Florence


    had worked with for a while, and now, all it took was a quick look from her to know what she wanted.


    One of them lunged forward and punched James in the stomach without thinking twice.


    James groaned softly and then let out a hurting cry.


    “Miss Shelton?” James was stunned by the hit.


    James had been waiting for her answer ever since he spoke with Florence, but he had never imagined


    her pulling him right up to her.


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    “Hi, yes, it’s me.”


    Florence enjoyed the misery on his face, a feeling she would pick up from Christopher Sanders. Since


    then, she tried it out on others, and it’s been fun.


    Florenceughed, and James felt a wave of horror go through him, making him tremble violently.


    Though dread stopped any questioning, he could not understand why she had suddenlymanded


    someone to attack him. James became more uneasy as an odd quiet descended upon the space and


    persisted for a considerable amount of time.


    As all of this was going on, Jonathan’s car arrived back at the vi with Ang in it. Jonathan changed


    into his new clothes, walked to the balcony, and called while Ang got ready for acupuncture. A few


    ringster, someone picked up the phone.


    “Hello?” Spencer sounded a little tired in his voice.


    With a note of despair in his voice, Jonathan said, “It’s me, Spencer.”


    Spencer said, “Why are you calling me now?“, seeming surprised when he realized the caller was


    Jonathan. Is there something critical that needs me to put in more time at work?”


    Spencer could not have helped but note at the time that it was all about Jonathan’s infrequent time off


    from work as the interim CEO. He took the chance and made fun of Jonathan. When Jonathan was


    getting close to finishing the transfer of thepany’s operations to Spencer, which gave him several


    weekends off, Spencer noticed that Jonathan was often runningte and leaving early, now that he had


    Ang with him.


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    Usually, Jonathan would not get in touch with him again after he picked her up. He was confident that


    his close buddy would be understanding of their friendship and that they could spend the entire day


    cuddling at home.


    So, why would Jonathan call him now? Could an issue have arisen in thepany without his


    knowledge, necessitating an immediate solution?


    Jonathan gave a tongue–click. “There’s no need for you to work overtime.”


    Spencer would have had to wait for people outside his office if he had worked overtime, and their


    company’s heavy burden would not have been insurmountable.


    “That’s what you say.” After work, Spencer grabbed his suit jacket and left right away, cracking jokes


    while speaking with Jonathan on the phone.


    Jonathan made thement without reply.


    Spencer asked swiftly after putting on his jacket, “So why did you contact me? Would you not like to be


    with your wife more often? Does she not have a test tomorrow?


    “She’s getting ready to give me acupuncture,” Jonathan retorted.


    “Hmm?” Astute as he was, Spencer saw right away the hidden significance in his remarks.