My Killing President
Chapter 34 Stay

Then Mu withdrew a collection of documents and passed them to her.

"Take a look!"

Annabelle turned to a serious demeanour and picked up the documents.

The first page was a registration form.

"This is...?" She asked in uncertainty.

"Registration form for the Shin Rui Design Competiton (SRD). Fill it and pass it back to me ASAP." Mu explained patiently.

So what Covi mentioned was true!

Whoever signed off the Yuan Shi Contract will win a spot to join the SRD!

Annabelle was put on the fence. She would really really love to utilize such a golden opportunity, just the experience from participation alone is priceless!

However...

Mu observed that Annabelle suddenly went absent minded. Her knitted eyebrows and faint sigh suggested that she was placed in a tight spot.

"Is there any problem?" Mu asked.

"Mr. Mu, thank you for dropping Dorie's charges. But I have decided to leave my position here," Annabelle spoke slowly, and she realized that she wasn't as enthusiastic when she brought up this topic this time.

"Reason!?" Mu's pitch raised slightly.

"No reason."

Of course there couldn't be one. It's unthinkable to tell you that I feel uncomfortable being together with you because we were married.

"Is it because of the previous misunderstandings?" Mu said, his fingers tapped rhythmically on the desk.

Annabelle shook her head quickly.

Mu's gut feeling told him that something was off. Annabelle's motivation to leave was very queer and unjustifiable. And now it just piqued his interests even more!

He regained his self-possession and spoke unhurriedly, "I hope you consider this carefully. It's not easy to secure a position in Yun Rui. What more, such an invaluable opportunity for SRD!"

Mentioning SRD brought a frown to Annabelle's forehead. She seemed to struggle even more now.

He was right. This SRD was definitely an opportunity too rare to pass by, she had been eyeing for it for quite some time now...

Should I really give it up?

Annabelle's frown got even deeper and she was staring blankly.

Mu could tell that she was struggling, and all she needed was the last straw.

So he decided to give her a push, "I gave my words, whoever got the deal with Yuan Shi can take part in SRD, if you really have pressing matters at hand, I'll give you a two-days leave to settle it. But in case you still stubbornly wish to give up this chance, I will not stop you. Yun Rui is not short of candidates!"

Sometimes a strategic withdrawal can do magic...

Upon hearing his words, Annabelle subconsciously let down her guard. She was too defensive against Mu that she tended to over-complicate things.

What more, shouldn't she strive for her dreams? Isn't it a foolish to let such opportunities pass by?

She was sure that if she missed her chance now, it will be another long wait.

She met his unperturbed gaze.

Maybe he never valued their marriage and his ex-wife in his mind. Maybe he never even bothered to remember at all. If that's the case why should she continued to be burdened this way? She should live her life freely!

Annabelle finally made up her mind. The gloom that shrouded her eyes was lifted and they sparkled with beautiful vigor.

"Alright Mr. Mu, I will fill it up and pass back to you!" She smiled.

Mu nodded in approval and encouragement.

"If there is nothing else then I'll see myself out."

"Hold on for a while!" Mu called out in reflex.

"Yes?" Annabelle looked at him readily.

The two of their eyes met across the room and their gaze held.

That was the first time Mu found himself at loss of words, as if breath was stuck right at his throat.

With a disturbed look, he said to Annabelle, "It's nothing. You may leave."

Annabelle felt confused as well. But if he needed to say something, he would. So she turned and walked out his office.000