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Chapter 267

Chapter 267:

Everyone had their choices in life, and the future was unpredictable. Even if we made choices, no one could guarantee where our chosen path would lead. Regardless of whether Louise chose Felix, Layne, or someone else, I could not foresee the future. I could only offer my unconditional support.

“Of course, I’m on your side, Lulu. I just want you to be happy,” I said.

After a moment’s thought, Louise smiled at me.

“Eve, I feel that happiness is not under my control. It’s all God’s will. I don’t want to struggle to make things better. I’ll do my job and God will take care of the rest.”

Louise and Layne had decided to grab a bite to eat after leaving the taekwondo gym. It didn’t seem like a good idea to follow them to the end. So I made up an excuse that I had to go to Dere International and left. But Louise insisted on taking me to the company. Since I was already here, I decided to go up and take a look.

Derek’s assistant told me that there was a problem at a construction site and that Derek had gone to inspect the situation there. But he would be back soon.

I stayed in his office for a while.

As I paced around, I saw a document on the table. It was not surprising to see a document on his desk. However, the name on the papers confused and startled me.

I had no intention of looking at the documents to see what it was about. I was bored, so I reluctantly flipped through the pages. However, Alvaro’s name caught my attention. Just as I was about to read it, someone closed the folder and snatched it away from me.

When I looked up, I saw Derek standing in front of his desk with the document in his hand.

But I didn’t hear him come in.

“When did you come in?” he asked me.

I got up from my chair and said, “A couple of minutes ago. I thought I’d see what you were up to.”

Derek walked around the desk and sat down in the chair I had occupied. Then he took out the key, opened the drawer, put the document in, and locked it again. I wanted to ask what the document was about. However, I decided not to. He asked me to stay away from Alvaro the last time. I was afraid he would assume I cared about Alvaro.

“Your assistant told me there was a problem at the construction site. Is everything okay?” I asked.

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Derek twisted his neck, grabbed my hand and pulled me up onto his lap. “It’s nothing for you to worry about, why bother stressing? You’ll get old soon if you worry too much, you know.” His magnetic voice made my scalp tingle. He pulled me close to his chest.

His masculine scent and strong grip made me giddy. I soon pulled myself together and gave him a peek through my lashes.

“So, why don’t you just give up on old age? After all, you have too many problems to worry about all day. You seem to be blessed by fate.”

He smiled. “That’s because my male organs are strong. You know better, don’t you?” Although it was true, I pretended to be indifferent.

“You think too highly of yourself, don’t you.”

Derek narrowed his eyes and looked at me. “Have you forgotten? Do you want me to help you remember that now? You’re shy.” He waggled his eyebrows mischievously, his voice thick with lust.

“Honey, you look adorable when you’re shy,” he added and kissed me on the lips.

At that moment, I heard someone cough. My body jerked up and I turned my head unconsciously. But Derek held me in place and continued kissing me. He didn’t seem rushed or impatient. His tongue slid around my mouth as if he was savoring his favorite food.

When he finally released me, I rose from his lap and glanced at the door, my face flushed with embarrassment. My eyes widened in surprise when I saw Alvaro.

He was leaning against the door frame with his hands on his chest. He was smiling at me as if he was enjoying a good show.

I lowered my head and fixed my clothes.

Alvaro slowly walked in. “Looks like I came at a bad time.”

I couldn’t help but wonder what he was doing here – was it because of the arrangement?

Just as I was racking my brain, thinking about the possibilities, Derek looked at me and said, “You’d better go home. I want to eat your special steamed yellow croaker.”

I knew he meant it, so I nodded and left the office. As I closed the door, I saw Alvaro pull the chair back and sit down across from Derek.

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