NovelEnglishChapter 376: Yvonne didn't know what to say. Happy? What was there to be happy about? This was a nightmare.
Even if she hadn't planned on helping Rachel, she had been looking forward to a few peaceful days to herself.
With Norton around, she had barely had a moment to breathe. She was constantly catering to his demands just to win his approval for working outside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was exhausting. Humiliating, even.
Now that he was finally away on a business trip, she had been savoring her freedom. But before she could fully enjoy it, he was already coming back? With a smile that looked more heartbreaking than actual tears, Yvonne asked, "Didn't you say the project was complicated and would take at least a week? Why are you back so soon?" "Things went unexpectedly well," he replied casually.
Hearing that, Yvonne was at a loss for words.
"Be at the airport to pickup tomorrow. See you then," Norton added before hanging up, leaving her staring at her phone in disbelief.
"I don't have time." Yvonne's voice was firm, a rare show of defiance.
"Don't you want to go out and find a job?" Norton's tone was calm, almost indifferent, as if her answer didn't faze him in the slightest.
Yvonne's fingers curled into fists, her nails digging into her palms. If Norton were standing in front of her right now, she wouldn't think twice about slapping that smug look off his face. Did he enjoy threatening her? Was it skind of twisted habit? "Why so quiet?" Norton pressed.
Yvonne drew in a sharp breath. "Norton, I really have something important to do. Whether you see it as a favor or a simple act of mercy, sometimes, a small kindness matters a lot to me." Norton let out a slow smirk, his voice as sharp as ice. "Is that so? You should know by now. Yvonne-I've never been the charitable type." "Then maybe it's tyou tried," she shot back. "Who knows? One good deed might actually change your life for the better." Uncover new worlds at g alnov els Norton chuckled, completely unfazed. “No need. My life is already perfect." Yvonne bit her tongue. She really wanted to curse him out on the spot. What a jerk! He always knew exactly how to get under her skin.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Norton, I'm serious. I really have something important to take care of." "And what could possibly be more important than me?" Norton asked. "Well, it's just that—"
But before Yvonne could get another word in, Norton cut her off. "If you can keepsatisfied for the next few days, make sure you get your freedom to work. But if you pass this up, there won't be a second chance. The choice is yours."
Yvonne had been prepared to argue, to push back and negotiate, bytm Ima before she could the lwent dead. She dialed him again, but he ignored her calls on purpose. Instead, a message lit up her screen.
It was a message from Norton-his flight details, down to the exact airport, flight number, and mostm importantly, his arrival time. Her jaw tightened in frustration as another message popped up. "You only get one shot; don't miss your chance." The meaning was painfully clear.
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