NovelOnline“You are still young, Ms. Collins. Aren't you going to work again?” a man asked in confusion.
Catherine sipped the latte, wondering why he cared as it wasn't his business.
“Ms. Collins...” “I've made it clear,” Catherine interrupted them, “Haven't you heard my words?” “We have,” another man chuckled, “We look forward to having you join our company, so we don’t want to miss this chance.” “If you have plenty of time, | won't mind listening to you.” Catherine looked aloof. “However, nothing will change my mind. | won't join your company.” “Ms. Collins, have you accepted an offer from another company?” one asked. The thought made his heart skip a beat.
Catherine parted her lips. “No.” “Then... Have you found an ideal job?” “Neither,” she replied without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAll people from Stella Media felt relieved, their expressions easing with hope.
Another person tentatively asked, “Ms. Collins, how long do you plan to rest? When will you join a new company? Next year? The year after next? What will be your ideal job?” “Ms. Collins, do you still have a chance to return to the Marsh Group?” one asked boldly, wondering if she repeatedly refused them due to this reason.
When Catherine was off guard, the last question stabbed her heart like a thorn, raising a sharp pang.
One of them apologized instantly, “Sorry for that, Ms. Collins. We don’t mean anything but only wish to know your future career plan. Then we'll estimate the possibility of convincing you to join our company. Before you've made up your mind, we won't give up.” “Ms. Collins, this is our business card. If you are interested, please dial the number. It's available for you at any time.” “Please do think twice, Ms. Collins. We look forward to working with you.” Catherine sipped the coffee calmly. She had told them everything she wanted to mention and given them an affirmative reply, planning to leave after finishing the coffee.
“I won't take the business card.” She didn’t accept it but said, “I don’t have the mood to keep it.” Only she knew that she was still paranoid about Ivan and the Marsh Group.
After all, the position of vice president was still vacant. She guessed she might still have an opportunity.
She finished the coffee, stood up, and paid the bill. Then she left. No one tried to stop her.
Aubree returned to Kelsington Bay, feeling depressed and angry all the way.
Alfie and Diana surprised her as soon as she entered the living room.
“Happy birthday, Grandma!” The twins hopped on the sofa while clapping.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA beautiful cake with candles was placed on the coffee table. Sballoons were hanging in the living room, making it lively.
‘Birthday?’ Aubree was taken aback.
The butler reminded her with a smile, “Madam Aubree, it's your birthday today. Have you forgotten?” He added, “I told the kids you never celebrated your birthday, but they insisted on making a cake for you. Everything in the living room was decorated by them personally.” The twins started singing the birthday song, seriously holding a ceremony for Aubree.
Only then did Aubree confirm that it was indeed her birthday.
In the past, she wore a mask due to her disfigurement, so she hid away from the outsiders.
Therefore, she never held any birthday party and was unwilling to mention the day.
On her birthday, she wouldn't meet Ivan if she was in a bad mood.
“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to dear Grandma...” The children’s naive voices filled the air. Their blessings touched the softest corner hidden deeply in Aubree’s heart.
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