StarNovelChapter 514:
“What did you tell them?”
Melvin looked serious. “I didn’t say anything.
This time, they offered more. After givingthe check, they said | should think it over. Claimed offers like this—
money and sex—don’t coften.”
“Did they give a deadline?”
“One week.”
Whatever Freya asked, Melvin answered honestly.
She twirled her pen, then gave her verdict.
“In a few days, fill out the check. Pretend to agree and see what they're planning.”
Melvin frowned.
“No.”
“Why not?” Freya looked confused.
“A woman's nis not something to gamble with.”
His eyes locked onto hers. “You shouldn't take risks like that.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFreya set the pen down. “I know what I'm doing. Just handle it.”
Seeing she wouldn't back down, Melvin nodded.
As he turned to leave, he looked back seriously. “Be careful who you trust. Especially men.”
Freya chuckled, told him she got the message, and waved him off.
The rest of the day flew by in a blur of meetings and paperwork.
Anita International hadn't expanded in years, but since Freya's return, Melvin had secured multiple new deals.
The workload exploded.
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That evening, while Freya stayed late, Melvin cby her office to inform her that he had arranged for a
meeting with Gerard.
Freya simply nodded.
Later, at a nightclub, Gerard and Melvin arrived, both sharply dressed, attracting glances the moment they
walked in.
Gerard seemed confused. After they sat, he glanced around and frowned. “This is weird. Back then, when you
were down, you always draggedto the gym or for a run. Why the bar this time?” He knew Melvin hated
drinking.
Melvin looked away and muttered, “It’s different this time.”
“How so?”
“I had a breakup.”
Gerard was stunned.
Disbelief was written all over his face.
A breakup? Melvin? That didn’t add up!
“When did you even start dating?
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Melvin kept a straight face. “I don’t want to talk about it.”
Gerard was at a loss for words. But curiosity ate at him.
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