“I was not feeling very well. I was working from home.” He made an excuse.
James’ face was immediately filled with fake concern.
“You were not well? Are you overworking yourself? How about taking a vacation?”
“No thanks, Dad.”
“Okay. Did you see a doctor? Are you feeling better now?” If anyone saw this scene, they would believe that James was such a caring father.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey walked out of the elevator, followed by Frankie and James’ assistant.
Carlos loosened his tie and shook his head.
“Don’t worry about me, Dad.
I’m fine.”
“ALL right. You are fine, that’s all that matters. By the way, when are you planning to get engaged to Stephanie?” James asked in a feigned casual tone.
Carlos cto a halt, and James stopped beside him.
“Dad, I’m not getting engaged to her,” Carlos said, his tone very serious.
James’ expression changed dramatically. He looked around, making sure no one other than their assistants was around, and then asked in a low voice, “What do you mean by that? Why the sudden change of mind? Not too long ago, you told her father that you would get engaged to her soon.”
Carlos didn’t explain why he wasn’t willing to get engaged to
Stephanie. Instead, he said casually, “Dad, I’ve already made up my mind. I will apologize to Stephanie and her father in person.”
James tried to hold back his anger and asked calmly, “Carlos, what happened between you and Stephanie?”
“Nothing happened. It’s getting late. I’m heading back hnow.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSaying that, Carlos walked towards the entrance of the building.
Staring at his retreating back, James knew that everything would go out of his control if he didn’t do something quickly.
“Carlos,” he called out.
Carlos stopped and turned around to look at him.
“We’ll talk tomorrow morning,” James said.
After a short pause, Carlos nodded. He had a bad feeling in his gut.
As he walked out of the building, Carlos discreetly scanned the area out of the corner of his eye. As expected, he noticed someone hiding in the shadows.
He snorted as he got into his car and asked Frankie to take him to