Chapter 127 "Welcto the team, Ms. Crown." This time, it was Xander who extended his hand to me. He then had someone taketo complete the onboarding process.
In less than half an hour, I was officially hired. That was when it hit me: Chris hadn't approved my resignation yet. But if it cto that, I'd just talk to Zack. He'd definitely letleave.
My phone had been buzzing in my pocket, and it had already vibrated several times while I was talking to Xander.
It was a call from Lisa. "Where are you? I'm off today. Wanna hang out?" she asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was rare for her to have a day off. Recently, she had been working overtbecause of the baby boom. "What's going on? Is everyone on maternity leave already?" I teased.
33 "Yeah. It's like everyone's having babies all at once, and then suddenly, no one is," Lisa complained, not for the first time.
People nowadays were savvy at family planning by blending science with superstition.
They meticulously scheduled everything from conception to delivery, selecting preferred seasons, zodiac signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children's future success. However, what people didn't realize was that rarity added value. If everyone was exceptional or extraordinary, then ordinary people becthe real treasures.
"Are you home? I'll cover," I offered.
I knew how hard it was for her to get a break and didn't want her to exhaust. herself.
Lisa replied, "Yeah. Con over!" "How about a couple of drinks at noon?" I asked smilingly.
"Sure! I'll cook, and you bring the wine," Lisa readily agreed.
After hanging up, I checked my other missed calls from unfamiliar numbers. I figured they were from other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling back. If they really wanted to hire me, they'd call again.
I bought a bottle of wine, picked up sfruit, and grabbed a portable stove so Lisa and I could enjoy scoffee together.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Lisa opened the door, she took the items fromand kissedon the Saw cheek when she the stove. "You really are the best! I've been meaning to get one of these but just haven't had the time." "I bought it hoping you'd actually have tto use it," I joked.
Lisa paused, then said, "Tis like a cleavage. If you squeeze it, you can always find some." I laughed and glanced at her flat chest. "Not necessarily. Can you even squeeze anything out?" I wasn't trying to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a flat chest. In the summer, she often just wore nipple covers because it didn't make much difference.
"Don't underestimate my chest. It'll be a treasure for my baby later. Your big notube nansovodarer. ones might not bela's useful," Ones said Lisa, who, as an obstetrician, knew all about childbirth and childrearing. "Then, let's have kids together, and you can breastfeed mine, too," I said cheekily.
Lisa gavea playful kick. "Only you would think of that."
I laughed heartily, and my phone rang again. It was another unknown number. Assuming it was a om recruitment call answered politely, "Hello, this is Madeline Crown." "Ms. Crown, your wedding dress has arrived. We'd like to schedule a fitting with you." "What?" I was stunned. "You must have the wrong number." "No. It's correct." Chap 127 3/3 The caller confirmed by repeating my number.
It was indeed my number, but I hadn't ordered any wedding dresses. Who was playing this prank? The content e is on novelenglish.net! X