Chapter 268


    “I know you’re busy with work, but getting married is just as important. You have to put in more effort.”


    McKenzie pursed her lips, and after a while, she nodded unwillingly. “Alright then.”


    Susan then turned to the maids and remarked, “Did you hear that? Miss Houston is your future


    mistress in this house, so do treat her with respect.”


    “Yes, Madam.” Too afraid to even breathe aloud, all the maids lowered their heads.


    McKenzie nced at the direction Anthony disappeared into, and a sh of determination appeared in


    her eyes.


    Meanwhile…


    After she left the Bailey mansion, Charmine rode her motorbike back to Violet Vi. Perhaps she had


    stayed at the Bailey mansion for a little too long as she was not used to her ice-cold and empty vi.


    Perhaps she would have to get used to that, however. There could be a chance that after she told


    Anthony the truth, he would not permit a woman like her to stay by Chris. Perhaps she truly would


    leave in two months when the contract ended…


    Charmine massaged her brows and forced herself to regainposure so she could clean her vi


    she had not visited for so long.


    It was then when her phone rang loudly. Charmine nced at the caller ID and answered as she heard


    Kay speaking from the phone:


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    “Boss Jordan, Anthony’s men searched up for your background overnight, but we’ve settled them. The


    people above us are aware of this, hoping that you can reco Anthony as soon as possible.”


    Charmine remained unperturbed. “Don’t worry, I know what to do.”


    “But the two senior men said that they have ns for your marriage. It’s not about knowing what to do,


    but rather, it’s about leaving Anthony as soon as possible,” reminded Kay.


    Charmine scoffed at the idea and snapped, “Did they fail their research and development project


    again? Are they still wanting me to get engaged to that person from the States?”


    “Well, Boss Jordan, you guessed it…” Kay let out a dryugh before he continued with a more serious


    tone, “It’s not entirely true; they only want the best for you. Also, William Peterson is a nice guy. Not


    only is he young and sessful, but he’s gentle and sweet too. Most importantly, he knows about your


    past yet is a hundred percent okay with it and is willing to take care of you for the rest of your life.”


    Charmine made herself a cup of coffee and said calmly, “Alright, ask them to cut it already. What year


    is it now? There’s no such thing as pre-arranged marriage anymore.


    “If they really can’t develop anything, just wait for me to fix it when I’m back. Don’t have to sell me to


    the man. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”


    Charmine was more than ready to hang up, all out of patience.


    Kay quickly intervened, “Boss Jordan, wait! One more thing! So Tiffany made Oliver keep the secret for


    her, and she even went to see Julianst night. They slept together again!”


    Charmine frowned, though after a moment of thought, she understood Tiffany’s n right away. “Keep


    an eye on her,” ordered Charmine calmly, “but don’t do anything unless I give the green card.”


    “Understood. Oh yes, Boss Jordan, I’ve sent you William Peterson’s photos to your Whatsapp, so


    remember to open them!” Kay spoke boldly before he quickly hung up in fear of being sacked from his


    job.


    Charmine saw the notifications of Whatsapp but she merely tossed her phone aside unbothered to


    even open the app. She stood by the window and looked out to the forest with a thoughtful gaze.


    She first met William three years ago. Back then, they were in charge of a research project, William


    was the prince in every woman’s heart. He was extremely gentle; he took good care of her and worked


    well with her. Since then, William had been staying close with her higher-ups and tried to find out more


    about her.


    Charmine knew that William really liked her, so she asked the two seniors to tell him about the five-


    years-ago incident. She thought William would give up, yet he still waited for her even after three


    years…


    Charmine had no idea why it was so, but she found herself unperturbed to tell William about her past,


    but it was too difficult to even start with Anthony. Would Anthony, once he found out about her past,


    ept her like William did?