Chapter 56


    Henry''s eyes zed with anger. Even though Ang''s words had irked him earlier, he didn''t mean to tick Ang off this much.


    Debra shot him a cold look, disappointment etched across her face. "Hen, I thought we''d be happy this time around, but since we got back together, you keep making me feel like I''m getting a raw deal. I need to rethink our rtionship."


    Watching her walk away, Henry hesitated for a moment but chose not to chase after her.


    "Are you satisfied now, Ms. Lewis?" Henry asked.


    Ang met Henry''s frosty stare with an indifferent expression and retorted, "What''s it got to do with me? You''re the ones starting all this."


    ''If he and Debra hadn''te here, things wouldn''t have blown up like this,'' she thought.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    However, being a woman, Ang understood that Debra''s actions were just a ploy to get Henry toe andfort her. It wasn''t a genuine desire to break up.


    After saying her piece, Ang walked straight into the Empyria Group.


    Over the next two weeks, Keh''s injuries significantly improved, and he started working at the Sinir Group.


    When Ang felt the time was right, she got in touch with Joseph and set up a meeting at a fancy restaurant.


    At eight o''clock in the evening, Ang arrived on time.


    Joseph grinned upon seeing Ang.


    "Hi, Ang, it''s been a while."


    Seated across from him, Ang grabbed the menu. "Joseph, dinner''s on you tonight, right?"


    Raising an eyebrow, Joseph replied, "Yeah. Order whatever you like. I can cover the bill."


    Without hesitation, Ang selected several dishes she fancied. After handing the menu to the waiter, she nced at Joseph.


    "You''re so nice," she said.


    Joseph chuckled. "Oh,e on. If I didn''t treat you tonight, you probably wouldn''t cool down easily."


    Ang snorted, shing a sly smile. "You know the deal. Don''t spill my secrets to Leif again, treating them like gossip. You know, I''ve got a few interesting tales about you to share with Leif."


    Joseph shook his head helplessly. "Leif pushed me into it. You know, among us, Leif favors you the most. He must be curious about your recent life." "Next time, if Leif asks you, tell him toe and ask me directly."


    "That''s a good idea."


    Seeing the amusement in his eyes, Ang rolled her eyes, impatiently saying, "I n to head back home next week. Wannae along? Leif mentioned you haven''t been back in three years."


    "Sure, without you, Leif wouldn''t let me go back."


    Ang nced at him. "Well, if youe back with me, and Leif gets really mad and wants to pummel me, you can help hold him back a bit." "That serves you right," hemented.


    He looked quite pleased. "Back when you helped Keh with his leg, Leif advised you, but you didn''t listen. Now you''re helping him for the second time. I bet that he will definitely punish you."


    Ang was speechless.


    ''Could he just cut me some ck?'' she wondered.


    "Last time, I was indeed impulsive. But this time, his leg injury is somewhat my fault too..." she exined.


    Joseph furrowed his brows. "What happened?"


    Ang pressed her lips together. "Don''t ask. Anyway, regardless of the reason for his leg injury this time, I must help him recover. After he''s healed, we''ll be even, and we can each go our separate ways."


    Joseph, noticing she wasn''t eager to spill the beans, didn''t push and inquired, "You are taking him along when you go back?"


    Ang shook her head. "Once I fix his leg, we won''t cross paths again. I also don''t want him to find out my true identity."


    She had considered taking Keh back earlier, but their rtionship had hit a rough patchtely, and she didn''t want to stir up trouble.


    Looking at her face, Joseph disapproved. "At least let him know the effort you''ve put into fixing his leg."


    Ang couldn''t help but smirk. "So what? To make him feel guilty? I just want a clean break, steering clear of any futureplications." Joseph shot her a stern look, torn between pity and frustration. "I''ve never seen someone as naive as you."


    Ang chuckled and shifted the conversation elsewhere.


    Later that evening, Jennifer and Debra were also dining at the same restaurant. John Anderson, who had a crush on Jennifer during their studies abroad, tried pursuing her, but Jennifer never reciprocated.


    During their recent resort visit, Jennifer and Debra bumped into John, who turned out to be the son of the famous domestic director, William Anderson.


    William''s uing film, Generations, had some scenes shot at the Hastings Group''s resort. John decided to tag along for a few days.


    Generations was a big-budget deal,


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    spinning a yarn about a disguised princess and an enemy prince falling head over heels. With a cool sixty-million-dor budget and A-listers like Patrick and Barbara Thomas, the film was creating


    buzz even before hitting the screens.


    Given their knack for good scripts and William''s reputation for producing top-notch films, Generations became a hot topic even before its release. Knowing Debra''s Hollywood dreams, Jennifer had had some meals with John. This time, Debra and Jennifer set up this dinner with John and William to open some doors.


    Generations had a small part for a maid that they hadn''t cast yet. William figured Debra''s look suited it, so he had her give it a shot on the spot.


    Even though Debra was a bit green in the acting department, handling this less significant role was good enough. William gave her the role, and she was to sign the contract the next day.


    After dinner, as they strolled out, John, who walked by Jennifer, hit the brakes.


    "John, what''s the hold-up?"


    "Jennie, that girl over there looks a lot like you."


    Jennifer instinctively checked where he was gawking, catching sight of Ang''s face and the stranger across from her. Jennifer narrowed her eyes and smirked.


    "Simr faces are a dime a dozen. I just realized my car keys are in the room. You head out. I''ll catch up."


    After shooing John away, Jennifer found a quiet spot, snapped a picture of Ang and Joseph at dinner, and sent it straight to Keh.


    [Keh, I just saw Ang grabbing a bite with some stranger. Friend of yours?]


    Keh''s reply was swift.


    [Where are they?]


    Jennifer''s smile grew. ''Seems like Keh doesn''t know the guy,'' she thought.


    She sent the restaurant name and made her exit.


    After dinner, as Ang returned and entered the vi, she felt Keh''s eyes on her, chilly and intense.


    "Where were you tonight?" he asked.


    Keh''s questioning tone made Ang unconsciously furrow her brows. Nonchntly, she replied, "Had dinner with a friend. Any issues with that?" Keh''s gaze turned frostier. "Was it a guy or a girl?"


    "You''re delving too deep, Mr. Sinir."


    "Don''t forget, we''re not divorced yet. Going solo for dinner with someone else? Shouldn''t you get my green light first?" he questioned.


    Ang widened her eyes abruptly. "Did you have someone tailing me?"


    "If you act right, who''d bother tailing you?" he said.