NovelEnglishChapter 1243
Yes, | was narrow-minded like that. No one said that I could not be narrow-minded in such a situation
Cindy looked atand said very sincerely, "Thank you, Ms. Lane.”
She called him Theowy but calledMs. Lane.
| refused to believe that she was not doing it on purpose.
| suppressed the displeasure in my heart and blandly said, "You're welcome. It's my duty as Theo's wife.”
Cindy's expression instantly changed
After that. | ignored them and walked straight into the elevator.
When | walked out of the accommedation, | saw Shannon and Jordan standing at the door.
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Shannon rushed over to hold my hand and said, "You finally cdownstairs.”
I smiled. "Why didn’t you callor go upstairs to knock on the door?”
Shannon replied, "It's nothing important. Besides, your husband was just on a long flight, so | should let him get
srest." "Is something the matter?”
Shannon nodded. ‘There is something, but it isn't a private matter but a company matter. Do you mind if we tag
along and cadge a meal?" Dally got out of the car holding two bottles of wine. "We won't cadge a meal. We
brought wine.”
Jordan looked at Theo and said with a smile, “Mr. Grant, the project is now on track, so we thought about inviting
you to have a small celebration. Are you free?"
Theo smiled slightly and looked at me. " You have to ask my wife, then. | promised to take her out for hotpot
tonight.”
Shannon and Gaily both tutted, feeling like they had just turned into third wheels.
Jordan said to me, "Do you mind if we join you for hotpot, Mrs. Grant?"
“Let's go." Shannon waved my hand. "Let's eat together, bestie. The food will taste better when more of us are
around.”
I nodded. "Sure.
| agreed in a heartbeat.
If they were not around, then Theo, Cindy, and | would have an extremely awkward teating together. It
would affect my appetite too. With Shannon and the rest joining, | would feel less bothered by it
On the way, we picked a hotpot restaurant and called to make a reservation for a private room.
After entering the private room, Shannarrplaced the bag in her harid on thecable. "I bought this when was
Shoppi ng. The shop has good reviews. Try and see if you: like it." Content be ongs to .Org
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She then distributed a glass of it to everyonecand noticed that she was short of one glass. She said ~
apologetically, I'm sorry, | didn't know Mr. Theo was bringing-a friend, so | bought one glass less." Céntent
"It's okay,” Cindy said a little awkwardly. "I don’t usually drink juice.”
Theo put his juice in front of her. "You can
have it.”
He had dorie it so naturally that it seemed alittle intimate. Shannon and Lally were both stunned. They both
turned to look atwithran inquiring gaze, askingwKat Theo and Cindy's relationship was.
| pursed my lips and lowered my head to sip on the juice.
It did not taste very good. It was a little too sweet.
Cindy took a sip and said with a smile, "It's really good."
She handed the juice to Theo. “Why don't you try it, Theowy? It's really good.”
Shannon sneered. "I think you prefer Bitches’ Brew, lady. This juice must be too sweet for your liking." &
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