Chapter 129


    For the next few days, Patricia went to work on time and tagged along Isaac to visit each


    subsidiarypany.


    Today, they were visiting Westfield Mall in Appleby. This mall belonged to Arnolds Corporation and


    it was an international chain.


    Since Christmas was nearing, the local malls were busy organizing events to bring in the crowd.


    Thus, one of the malls in Appleby invited Isaac to participate and give a speech.


    Patricia nced at Isaac’s dashing look on stage and reckoned that he was calm andposed


    despite speaking in front of therge crowd with multiple cameras. The atmosphere was lively with


    girls screaming loudly off-stage. Patricia, who was standing backstage, experienced for the first


    time how it was like to be around a superstar.


    Suddenly, a woman inched closer to Patricia and studied her intently.


    “Patricia, is that you?”


    Patricia nced at the woman dressed in a dark suit with bob hair and thought that the woman


    looked smart.


    “You’re…”


    Selina revealed a smile. “Patricia, I am your high school ssmate, Selina Patterson! We haven’t


    seen each other for six years now, but I can’t believe that you look exactly the same as before.


    You’re as beautiful as always!”


    Finally, Patricia recalled who it was. “Selina, it’s you!”


    It was difficult to recognize her at first nce as Selina used to be the top student in ss with


    long hair and a pair of ck-rimmed sses.


    Selina nodded. “Do you hold the position of President Arnold’s secretary now?”


    As she spoke, there was a sh of envy in her eyes and she recalled that Patricia used to be


    average in her studies. However, she came from a good family, so that must be why she found


    herself such a great job.


    “Yes. Selina, are you working at Westfield Mall? This is such a coincidence. We’re actually working


    for the samepany.”


    Although Patricia worked at the mainpany while Selina worked for the subsidiarypany,


    they were essentially working for the same establishment.


    Selina nodded. “Patricia, let’s exchange phone numbers. There’s a ss gathering this week and


    you shoulde along too. In all the past gatherings, you were the only one absent. We will finally


    have full attendance this year!”


    Patricia saved Selina’s number and connected to her through WhatsApp. As soon as she heard


    about the gathering, she felt a sense of resistance. After all, she used to be judged by everyone for


    her past and she would want to avoid thating from her former ssmates.


    “Patricia, promise me that you’ll attend the gathering.” Selina nced at the time.


    Patricia responded, “Sure.”


    At that point, Isaac had finished his speech and it was time for the opening ceremony. He came off


    the stage and she quickly poured him some hot coffee from a thermos sk before handing it to


    him.


    “President Arnold, it’s very cold today. Have a drink to warm yourself up.”


    As the event today was held outdoors, the chilly weather was starting to get gloomy and it looked


    like it was about to snow soon.


    Patricia’s tiny face and nose were red from the cold. As she handed the drink to him, her hands felt


    icy cold as well.


    At that, Isaac took off the jacket he had on and ced it over her shoulders. Subsequently, he


    grabbed the cup from her and took a sip from it.


    “I was quite nervous during the speech, so I felt warm instead. Help me hold on to my jacket.”


    Patricia had initially wanted to return the jacket to him while iming she did not need it. However,


    she was surprised to hear that he was feeling warm, so she was happy to benefit from it. With a


    smile, she wrapped herself tightly in his jacket and she could feel his toasty body warmth on it.


    Isaac turned to Liam next to him and said, “Let’s head back to thepany.”


    Seeing how she was shivering from the cold, Isaac regretted bringing her along to today’s


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    ceremony. After all, there were tons of heaters at thepany and it would be morefortable


    for her there.


    Patricia hurriedly collected her belongings and ran after him. After entering the ck Bentley, she


    was instantly reinvigorated after warming herself from the heat in the car.


    At that moment, she felt a vibration from her phone and it was a text message from Selina.


    ‘Patricia, the gathering on Saturday will be at Serene Hot Springs, so make sure youe on


    time!’