Chapter 244 Talk on the Phone


    "I am afraid...." Autumn was fully aware of Abby''s kindness and desire to relieve herpany from its


    distressed situation, but.... she thought of declining out of pride.


    "You do not need to feel guilty. We chose you based on yourpany''s credibility." Abby smiled at


    Autumn. "Andy''spany has entrusted this proposal to some eligible partners, however, upon my


    strong rmendation, he decided to give Cloud Advertising Company a chance. So..... you must


    spare no effort to make it. Do not let me down."


    "Thanks very much." Autumn felt relieved after Abby''s exnation, "You can rest assured. I am bound


    to put this proposal into fruition."


    "That is all I came for. Now I have to go." Abby rose from her chair, "Relevant information has been


    sent to your E-mail. Autumn, the other eligiblepanies invested with their respective groundwork


    three days ago. They have had a head start so you will have to work around the clock."


    "I am fully aware of the urgency." Autumn nodded gently and then apanied Abby to the elevator.


    After Abby had left, Autumn immediately called for a meeting. She gave a detailed ount of the


    proposal from Andy''spany. "I fully understand the efforts all of you have invested in the proposal


    from our Japanese client, but.. this new proposal is of equal importance. You are kindly requested to


    work overtime to aplish it and right after, be handsomely rewarded."


    "Autumn, but the Japanese case... must be done quickly. I doubt our capacity to handle both of them


    within the deadline!" I expressed her concern.


    "I will handle the Japanese project while all of you work on the new project." Autumn replied with great


    Autumn worked extra hard to ensure the perfection of the Japanese project, when Charles made his


    call, "It is toote. You had better drop your work and go home for a good rest."


    "How do you know?" Autumn instinctively turned around, expecting Charles''s arrival, however, on


    second thought, she realized that Charles must have called home to learn of her absence, "You should


    take a rest too."


    "Yes, thanks for your concern." Charles continued, "After dining with a Japanese client, I just returned


    to my hotel for a refreshing shower."


    "Go to sleep early then." Autumn expressed her care for Charles.


    "What are you doing tonight?" Charles found himself satisfied talking to Autumn over the phone. He


    was dying to hold Autumn in his arms despite being away for only a day.


    "I am working on a proposal. By the way, today... Abby paid me a visit at the office." Autumn moved


    away from theputer and chatted away with Charles, "She entrusted me with a proposal from


    Andy''spany."


    "Great, did you ept it?" Charles switched to afortable position lying on the bed as he asked


    Autumn.


    "Yes, I epted it dly." Abby was kind enough to give Autumn''spany an opportunity. It was not


    justifiable for her to decline it.


    Moreover, Autumn was fully aware of the qualifications to be involved in such a proposal it. "At times, I


    find myself guilty of bearing a grudge against the Zhao Family, but.... after deep reflection, the Zhao


    Family should treat me with the due care after being absent from my life for such a long time."


    Autumn sighed and continued their conversation. "Last night I dreamed of myte father who


    requested me to take good care of my grandparents as he failed to do so. Charles, could you


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    apany me to the Zhao Family house after your return from Japan?"


    "I''d be happy to." Charles was happy to hear of Autumn''s eptance of the Zhao Family. Out of


    nowhere, a knock on the door broke off their blissful moment.


    "What''s the matter?" Autumn wondered.


    "Hold on. I have to see who is knocking on my door." Charles did not hang up his call, put his phone on


    the bed, and opened the door to see Le looking attractive in her pajamas.


    "Mr. Lu, this is the document you want. I have sorted it out with marks pending review. Any questions or


    instructions are wee." Le felt deeply attracted with Charles at that moment, a godsend, indeed.


    However the sight of the wedding ring that Charles wore dampened Le''s enthusiasm.


    "Ok, I got it." Charles took the document and spoke, "It iste. You had better rest. We will discuss it


    tomorrow."


    "Mr. Lu....." Le did not relent. She knew "step by step, slowly and surely" was the best policy to win


    the love and trust of Charles, but.... she was overwhelmed by a growing sense of frustration at


    Charles''sck of reaction to her sexy clothes.


    "Anything else?" Charles frowned at Le''s presence, being eager to resume his phone chat with


    Autumn.


    "Mr. Lu, tonight it was very kind of you to drink for me. Are you ok?" Le asked with a tone of concern.


    "I''m fine." Charles replied calmly.


    "Excessive drinking is harmful to your stomach. Mr. Lu, this is my well prepared honey to dispel the


    effects of alcohol. You had better have some before sleeping." Le expressed her concern for


    Charles.


    Charles frowned at Le''s affection. There was more aversion than warmth in it.


    "Anything else?" Charles was already giving her the cold shoulder.


    Le felt likeplete idiot before Charles and left, crawling with shame. "Nothing... nothing more. Mr.


    Lu, good night."


    The moment the door was closed, Le''s resentment grew. Charles picked up the phone again.


    Autumn could not help but make fun of Charles. "Your female secretary is over-zealous to care for


    you."


    "Are you jealous?" Charles asked. There was a element of jealousy in Autumn''s joke.


    "Definitely not!" Autumn tried to deny Charles''s im.


    "Autumn, my dear wife." Charles, all of sudden, talked to Autumn in a solemn tone, "No matter what


    happens, I love no one but you."


    "Good. What do you say?" Autumn''s face turned red with shyness and then smiled, "You do not need


    to take my kidding seriously."


    The conversationsted for nearly one hour. Autumn asked Charles to go to sleep before diving into


    tomorrow''s intense work. "Well, now it iste. You had better sleep soon."


    "And you?" Charles asked.


    Autumn looked at her watch and sighed, "I intended to work a lot tonight, only to be interrupted by our


    chat. Now I am about to go home."


    "Take good care." Charles mumbled and only fell asleep upon the receipt of Autumn''s assuring text


    message.