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Nyasia rushed over to Edmund, grabbed his arm, and started to cry. “Ed, you promised to let me take over the project, right? If I
don’t have anything to show for it, I’ll look bad when we work
with the Drayton family!”
She had already changed into a new set of outfits.
It was from a luxury brand’s latest collection, fitting her
perfectly.
Apparently, Edmund had kept spare clothes for her in the lounge
of his office.
“Ed?” Not getting Edmund’s reply, Nyasia looked up at him, her
doe–like eyes brimming with tears.
But he still remained silent, hesitating.
Frankie had made himself clear–Nyasia’s performance was very
unsatisfying.
Besides, Kaneeta insisted on excluding Nyasia…
Having Nyasia take part in the project, obviously, wasn’t a wise
choice.
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He had wanted to use the project as a career highlight for Nyasia.
But on second thought, she was already close with the Drayton
family. Maybe she didn’t need this project at all.
“Come on, Nya. You may step out for now,” he coaxed Nyasia
gently.
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Nyasia was deeply reluctant. However, she didn’t want to give
Kaneeta the satisfaction of watching her lose composure, so she
could only swallow her resentment for now. After glancing at
Kaneeta bitterly, she walked out of the office.
After she was gone, Edmund smiled at Kaneeta gently.
“Alright, Neeta. Don’t be upset anymore. Whatever you say,
alright?” His voice was as gentle and affectionate as always.
“You’re my wife. Of course, I won’t do anything to upset you.”
Kaneeta sneered deep down.
The marriage was never real. How shameless he was, addressing
her as his wife.
Besides, he only caved because it aligned with his interests.
She said, “If you don’t have anything else, I’m heading out.””
“Come on, Neeta. Don’t be upset with me anymore.” He grasped her wrist. “After the project is completed, I’ll take you to
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Oakenburn to see the northern lights. How about that?”
See the northern lights in Oakenburn…
་་ང་ ག་
They had promised to spend their honeymoon in Oakenburn.
She had been looking forward to going there for three years.
Her heart couldn’t help but race a little as he brought it up.
But soon, she regained calmness.
There was nothing left to look forward to.
She no longer wanted to go to Oakenburn.
Nor did she want the man who had promised to go there with
her.
Though Edmund noticed her silence, he still smiled confidently.
He was so certain that her heart would soften as long as he
mentioned Oakenburn.
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Because he knew it had been her dream for three years.
He had wanted to take her there, but there had been a lot going
on in the company these days. Besides, Nyasia was back.
He planned on taking her there once he wasn’t that busy
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anymore. Surely, all her grudges would melt away.
Kaneeta nodded perfunctorily and then turned to leave.
Oblivious to her attitude, he said while looking at her back, “I’m
gonna treat the clients to dinner tonight to make it up for today’s
unpleasant meeting. Neeta, come with me.”
***
In the evening, Kaneeta and Edmund arrived at the restaurant
together.
They happened to see the clients right after they got out of the
car.
The clients beamed when they saw Kaneeta, as if their earlier
displeasure hadn’t existed at all.
“Hello, Mr. Carter.” Edmund shook hands with Frankie.
“Mr. Kuntz, it’s so nice of you to treat us to dinner,” Frankie
smiled.
“It’s the least I could do,” Edmund smiled, too. “I’ve booked a
private room for us already. This way, Mr. Carter.”
“Sure… Hey, isn’t that Alan? Alan, are you here to eat as well?”
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Frankie waved at Alan Harrison, a middle–aged man who had
just gotten out of a car nearby.
Kaneeta glanced over, only to see Alan open the rear door and
make a courteous gesture, inviting the passenger out.
It was Woodrow.
