Chapter 18
It wasn’t until 0:30 pm that I finished piecing the two documents together.
My arms ached from exhaustion, and I couldn’t help but massage my shoulders as I went downstairs for fresh air.
There, I spotted a car parked at the company’s entrance. It was Ariana.
“Joshua”
Wearing a fitted blue dress that showcased her attractive figure, she approached me with graceful strides, her long legs accentuated by high heels
“What brings you here?” I looked at her in surprise.
Suddenly, I remembered that I had promised to accompany her for dinner that night.
Thudh’s expected to get so base that I had forgotten entirely.
1 came because I wanted to see you,” she said, smiling as she waved the food and beer. Do you want some late–night snacks?”
I shook my head helplessly with a smile. “I’d love to join you, but I still have work to finish, so I can’t. Also.. I’m really sorry. I was swamped today and didn’t keep my promise..”
“It’s okay. We can do it another time when you’re free. Did you say you haven’t finished your work?”
on still working overtime?”
Acana looked at me in disbelief. “How much work is Smith Group pilling up on you? Everyone else has gone home, and you’re the only one still w
The more she spoke, the more upset she seemed “Is that Racquelle deliberately trying to torment you?”
I didn’t respond to her comments and merely shook my head calmly. “Why don’t you head home for now? I can take you out for dinner when I have time. I’m just not free in the next few days
“Oh, come on! You can always find time!” Without waiting for my reply, she grabbed my hand and walked into the office with me.
“I’ve already bought everything. Are you really going to make me take it back? Come on. Let me help you with whatever you haven’t finished, and you just focus on eating”
Ariana’s solemn expression and her concern for me warmed my heart
When she set the food down and noticed the documents I was piecing together, her face was filled with disbelief.
She pointed at the box and asked incredulously, “Wait…. these are the tasks Racquelle assigned you?
I nodded with a bitter smile, feeling helpless.
“This is just untai!” She seemed anger than I was, though she didn’t dare to throw the stuff on the floor
After all, this was my work, and if it were affected, I wouldn’t know how long it would take to finish.”
“Just eat something first. After you finish, take a break. I’ll handle the rest,” she said gently: She was continuously looking out for me.
I hadn’t eaten much all day, and seeing the food she brought made me realize I was saving
So, I sat down immediately, put on some gloves, and started peeling the lobster.
As the pieced the documents, she couldn’t help but curse aquella for being socruel.
eeing me enjoying the food, she couldn’t resist asking “is the lobster tasty?”
I nodded and smed. “It’s really delicious”
Alana licked her lips and playfully posted at me. “I want to eat too.
“On!” I suddenly realized something was off. This was my work, so how could I let her do it?
quickly set my set of cutlery down, ready to replace her.
“You should eat. I’ll handle it myself since it’s my responsibility ”
But Alan just pouted and complained playfully, “You’re such an unromantic man! Can’t you just feed me instead?”
“Uh…” Her words startled me, leaving me feeling slightly awkward and lost.
“Look at your silly expression.” She covered her mouth and laughed. “I’m just teasing you. Hurry up
Up and eat.”
Alternishing the meal, I gradually felt sleepy. I leaned back on the couch and dozed off.
It was already £30 am when I opened my eyes again. To my surprise, Ariana was still shere.
