“Of course. I’m glad to see our almighty president back,” Carlos sat down nearby and said earnestly. “Mr. Lambert Senior’s birthday celebration is the day after to Since you’d be busy, I had Hannah handle the arrangements: i sam the invitation to Adeline. She mad have told you shout it?”
Christopher ked as he took a drag from his cigarette. “How thoughtful of you to handle my grandfather’s affairs”
“We’re family—it’s what we do. Though I with you’d stop giving me more things to worry about. The company matters alone ace ghring man enough of a headache.“
Christopher’s eyes narrowed, hirvolen carrying a playful tone. “Maybe you need a break?
Carlos adjusted his glasses. “What are you suggesting
Christopher suddenly smiled and extinguished his dipette. Tastaying you’ve been working harderly. Maybe you could use a break. There’s nothing more toit.”
“Been the new projects and existing oers. Eve got my hand bull. There’s norime for a vacation, “Carles said.
Then, he stood up and saghtened his sa “by the way, visit your mother when you can. The hospitals her condition has been declining Fanshy.”
Christopher maintained his faint small but remained silent
the doorway, Carles turned back, his gaze falling on Christopher’s right hand. “What happened there?”
Christoph glanced at the bite mark on his hand with amusement. “Last night’s wildcat had quite the tempet,”
Chook his head disapprovingly. “You’re a married man now, so act like one.”
Christopher tilted his head, his sya gleaming “One woman gets boring, Line Carlo. You shouldtry Iving a ”
Carlos left without another word, having heard enough of Christopher’s rubbish.
Later that day, a sports car pulled up at Lambert coup’s race delipped out wearing a white deep–blo and khald dress pants that emphasized professional yet elegant
appearanc
She removed her sunglasses and surveyed the building. Though she had been Mrs. Lambert for some time and was well–known in their social cicles, she rarely visited Lambert Group since the and Christopher kept the work lives separate.
Debra extred the car and stood beside gazing up at the seemingly endless tower. “So, this is the famous Lambeccroup!”
Adeline laughed “eally that impressive?”
“This is every working person’s dream workplaceDebra whispered “Theard the janitors are highly educated and undergo intense screening process”
Adeline churided as they entered the lobby. After stating their purpose, the receptionist directed them to the elevator and informed them the meeting was on the 28th floor
“Hay, did you hear? Me Lambert is actually in the slice today,” whispered a voice in the l
The comment insediately caught Adeline’s attention, and she found herself unaltraining to hear mare of the conversation
Christopher was actually at work today?
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“Really? I’ve only him in finance magazines, and he’s abusataly pug’d love to see him in person, other voice chimed in enthusically
“I wonder if someone that cith, handsome, and talented has a girtienda third wice asked
Adeline had to suppress a laugh, thinking, ” has plenty of girlfriends, and he’s married”
“Don’t dream about it. We’re out of his league,” someone responded.
“Theard he’s been seeing this fame lately,” another addedly
“Meally? Is that trending starlet everyone’s calling about?
A famous actress? A trending war? Adeline mentally fed. So, he was trying something new this time. She should have better. A player like Christopher would never truly settle
down
He claimed he was done with Dorothy, but daily, he had just moved on to some new Christophe was an insting case. While he never dated multiple men simultaneomily, he managed to rack up hundred of rumored relationships each year His romantic pipped agter than a vital tweet,
Before she could heat more, the elevator doors opened. Adeline checked the floor number and glanced back at Debra, who still engrossed in the gap, before stepping out. Het Stunning appearance–fair, translucent son and uriking features–combined with her condident stride immediately drew attention. Both men and women passed their. her pas
5, you’re the creative decor from De Maison?
sharp black businem sunt approached her badge reading “Project Manager, Harper Irving“.
“Hella, Um Adeline Keller,” Adeline extended her hand professionally.
Harper gave her a dismissive one over early assuming the was just another pretty face. The surned away without acknowledging the hand and said, “Follow me” “Hs living “Adeline called out with a faint smile. “That’s rather unprofesional, isn’t it?
Harper Hardback. “Excuse me?”
work to watch
Adelne stepped forward and said, “Ws living, I believe you’re confused about our relationship. We’re business partners her for a meeting. I’m not here to tolerate your attitude” The onlookers pepodat this exchings Harper maunatocious for being their department’s in queen, known for her strict standuich andunfriendliness. Ninove had ever died to dulange
Harper crossed her arms and served, “For a mine cipative diretor, you’ve got quite an attitude.
Hinoming Christopher
