Chapter 60 Queena’s Birthday
I nodded. It was Monday. After finishing breakfast, I had to head to the office as well.
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When Larrived at the office, Queena told me she was treating everyone to lunch. She even came over specifically to ask if I was free, saying that it was her birthday today and she wanted to invite the senior executives of Hartwell Group for a meal.
Of course, she didn’t have enough influence to make in join her birthday gathering, so I didn’t go.
Not only did I skip it, but I also went straight to the cafeteria and asked the kitchen to prepare a special meal for me. They made my favorite lish and chips along with roasted chicken.
I sat in a private room, enjoying my meal when the door suddenly swung open.
Then, Shawn appeared before of me. The sight of him startled me–what was he doing here?
Without hesitation, Shawn asked the kitchen for a set of utensils. Then, he sat down and started eating my lunch, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
“Ms. Tackman says it’s her birthday today. She invited a lot of people to lunch for the celebration. Why didn’t you go?” I asked casually.
“I promised to take her out for dinner tonight. That means I don’t have to join them for lunch.” Shawn didn’t even try to hide it–he just admitted it outright.
“Oh I suddenly felt ridiculous for even asking. Did I actually think I was more important than Queena?
“You should come to dinner tonight, too.” Shawn suddenly suggested.
A chill spread through my heart. Shawn must have adored Queena. It was her birthday, and he wanted to bring me, his legal wife, along to show everyone who knew the truth that his beloved mistress and his wife got along just fine–even to the point where his wife could attend the birthday celebration of his mistress.
“I have dinner plans with a friend tonight, so I won’t be going.” I turned him down coldly.
“With that female lawyer again?” Shawn seemed to have developed some hostility toward Melanie. “What’s the point of you two women having dinner together all the time?”
“Her name is Melanie. She’s been my close friend for years.” I answered him seriously.
Shawn gave me a look, then smirked mockingly. “I know what her name is. I’m just reminding you- there’s no need to get too close to her, Make sure that she doesn’t take advantage of you.”
Hearing this, I slammed my utensils down on the table, Shawn, can you be reasonable for once? First of all, I am a person. Secondly, I am your wife. People are social beings. So what if I have my own circle of friends? Don’t you have your own group of friends? Have I ever interfered with your personal space?”
Shawn looked at me strangely and answered in an nonchalant tone, “Same–gender friends are fine you are not allowed to keep opposite–gender friends.”
“Why?” I refused to give up my right to choose my own friends.
Shawn gave me a once–over before saying bluntly. “To put it crudely, any man who wants to get close to
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His words stunned me, and I stared at him in disbelief
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Shawn, however, ignored my embarrassed expression le let out a low scoff before saying, “With how well you dress yourself these days, I bet quite a few men already have their eyes on you. Tiffany, I hope you understand–outer beauty will never compare to inner beauty. You don’t need to doll yourself up every day just to please me.”
I truly believed there was something wrong with Shawn There was something mentally.
seriously wrong with him
I had put effort into making myself beautiful and dressing up more, all to please myself. Yet he thought I was doing it just to get his attention.
“Hubby, if a dinosaur stood in front of you, would you appreciate its inner beauty?” I asked with a mocking
smile.
“Ridiculous.” Shawn took two sips of tea and stood up. Are you really not going to Queena’s birthday celebration tonight? Yuna said she wanted to go too.
“No. I’m not going.” My voice was laced with emotion when I said that.
Shawn thought I was throwing a fit, so he didn’t press the issue further.
By the time dusk fell, I left the office. On my way home, Melanie suddenly asked if I wanted to have dinner at the place she shared with her boyfriend.
If I hadn’t been in such a foul mood today, I wouldn’t have even considered intruding on their evening together.
But I figured that soaking up some of her happiness might bring me a little luck, so I agreed.
On my way to Melanie’s, I picked up a large bag of fruit as a gift.
By the time I arrived at her place, I was already worn out from carrying them. I had to set the bags down by the elevator door, pressing a hand to my waist as I tried to catch my breath.
“Fancy seeing you here. A deep male voice, laced with surprise, came from behind me.
I turned around to see Ethan standing there with two bottles of red wine. He was dressed casually, and the warm light above spilled down and illuminated his face. Against the glow, his face looked particularly chiseled.
I glanced at the elevator, then at Ethan. An odd feeling crept in–like I had unknowingly walked into a
setup.
Well played, Melanie. I never expected you to start playing matchmaker at such a young age!
What a carefully arranged coincidence. Well done, Melanie. Well done.
“Is it too heavy for you? Let me carry it for you.” Ethan reached out and effortlessly picked up my oversized bag of fruit.
Thanks My jumbled thoughts stilled in an instant.
