NovelEnglishChapter 1969 After much internal struggle, Melody weighed her options and reluctantly decided to let go of this opportunity. After all, she had a prior commitment with Lucas, so she could not ignore his warning just for the sake of a job.
"I'm sorry, Sherman. I appreciate your offer, but I don't think I can handle this job. Thank you, though," said Melody.
Sherman was somewhat surprised by Melody's decision. The job cwith an excellent salary, and it would be challenging for her to cacross such a great opportunity again. Moreover, Sherman could sense that Melody truly needed a job. Thus, he could not understand why she refused this golden opportunity.
"Can I ask why?" Sherman was not ready to give up yet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust as Melody was about to cup with a believable excuse, her phone rang.
She glanced down at the caller ID and found that it was Lucas calling.
After a quick apology, she got up and walked a little farther away to answer the phone. 'Hello?" "Are you at Parr Group?" asked Lucas gruffly.
'Sherman has taken over Parr Group. Why is Melody going to him now?' Lucas wondered.
After finishing a meeting, Lucas noticed Melody's message and promptly returned her call.
He genuinely felt that Melody was not as submissive and obedient as she looked. She was not only dishonest but also a troublemaker.
"Yes, I chere for a job interview," Melody replied.
Melody was surprised by Lucas's call, but she quickly connected it to the message she sent him on the bus. 'It's all good now, Lucas. You go ahead and focus on your work." 'All good? She just asked for help a moment ago. Is she playing games with me?' Lucas thought.
Lucas' expression darkened. After a few seconds, he hung up wordlessly.
Hearing the beep on the other end, Melody pouted in frustration.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm'Why did he even call if he's just going to say nothing? Seriously, that man!' she thought.
"Was it Lucas?" asked Sherman, who had been observing her expressions all along.
Truth be told, Sherman had sensed something was amiss since the last om the met them. They were not as lovely-dovey as one might expect. In fact, there was a noticeable distance between them. comet them. They were n
Melody snapped out of her thoughts, then turned her head and put on a composed smile as she settled back We into is so her seat. Yes! I thought Parr Group askedto cback to investigate the incident where I injured Melody, so I sent him a message." 1
"No one dares to mess with someone protected by the Riveras, and that goes especially since you're Lucas' wife But why do I feel like you're not really his wife, Melody? It seems like you're somewhat afraid of him," Sherman remarked. Melody hesitated. "I..." Sherman had a point. Of course, no one dared to question the validity of her being a Missus Rivera.
However, that was only for the real Missus Rivera. In the end, she was just a pawn Lucas used to maintain family relations. Her role did not carry much weight.
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