chapter 589


    Charmine had tried to reduce her contact with Anthony for the past three days, hoping to make less of an


    impression in his life, allowing him and Annabel more space.


    Still, she would ept Anthony''s request for video-calls in those few days.


    At that moment, in her office, Charmine stayed silent for a while and denied the call.


    [Charmine: I''m busy, and I''ve got some things to sort out. Settle what you need to do first.]


    Although Anthony did text her and report back to her right away, this situation showed that Anthony was not too


    against Annabel.


    She needed the two of them to have enough space alone to make sure there was no room for development, that


    there was no chance of them getting back together before she could let this go. 1


    She did not want to feel like she was a homewrecker, a third-wheeler between the two.


    Anthony saw her reply, and her eyes darkened gradually.


    Charmine was acting strange, and her text showed it.


    He clicked on the call button a few times more, and as expected, they were all rejected.


    Charmine hardened her heart and replied, [I''m having a meeting now.]


    With that, she instantly left Messenger and even logged out from the app.


    Although she felt uneasy, she even felt that she was making too much of a fuss. After what Julian did to


    her, she could not withstand anymore heartache.


    She was getting married to Anthony in seven days, thus she had to be 100 percent sure Anthony had


    room for no one else but her.


    As for work, she could give her all. As for love, she could not afford to lose. Short-term pain was much


    better than long-term pain, after all.


    With that in mind, Charmine shut down her phone to prepare for the press conference.


    Anthony was about to phone her, but all he heard was, "Sorry, the number you''re calling is


    unavable."


    His brows furrowed. What was up with Charmine?


    Nial walked out from the room at that moment and said, "The back of her head and thigh were


    scratched by the step, so I put on ten stitches on each. These wounds should never get wet, and she


    needs someone to take care of her."


    "You''ll take care of her," came Anthony''s simple reply before he walked away.


    Nial chased after him. "Bro, you''re kidding, right? I take care of her? I’ve got so much to do! Also-’’


    Annabel was his half-sister-inw. Why should he provide for his sister-in-w instead of Anthony?


    "You''re a doctor," deadpanned Anthony, "it’s your duty to take care of a patient.”


    Other than Nial, Anthony did not want many people to know that he was living with Annabel.


    The situation was quite difficult, and if the Bailey family got involved, then...


    Understanding Anthony''s concern, Nial took his arm as he said, ‘Where are you going? Didn''t you


    promise Charmine to do this for ten days? It''s only the third day right now.”


    "Fix things. Take care of Chris," concluded Anthony and left the house right away.


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    ''Fix things''-these two words implied a much deeper meaning.


    Nial was dumbfounded by that.


    Ridiculous... He had to look after Annabel and Chris? He was a medical doctor, for goodness sake, yet he became


    a nanny just like that?


    Three o''clock, at the Jordan Group building.


    The meeting with the Bailey Corporation was hosted on the first floor of the Jordan Group building, where the


    meeting hall could sit 1000 people. The audience seats were filled with hundreds of reporters, as well as


    businessmen and entrepreneurs who wanted to attend the conference.


    The stage had flower baskets all over, and there was even a poster printed, [Congrattions to the Bailey


    Corporation and Jordan Group''s newfound partnership.] 1


    Everyone else voiced their congrattions and excitement among one another.


    "The Jordan Group with a ruined reputation is partnering with the Bailey Corporation? What a news!"


    ''The Jordan Group was cklisted by the Business Association for three years, and no one wanted to partner up


    with the Jordans until today. Even ordinarypanies were unwilling to work with them, so what’s the situation


    with the Bailey Corporation?"


    "They must''ve made this up to make it to the headlines. Otherwise, this must be a different Bailey Corporation!"