Arianne Wynn was immediately awakened. It had only been two hours since Mark Tremont left, yet he was already drunk?“Uh… okay. Please hold on, I’m coming now!” As she spoke, she was already off the bed and putting on clothes.When she arrived at the bar with Butler Henry, Eric Nathaniel and Jackson West were just coming out as they propped Mark Tremont up. Arianne pulled on her coat and approached them.“Sorry for the trouble.”Eric smiled. “No problem, we’ve known each other for more than ten years now. You… work at Glide Design... right?”Arianne did not know why Eric Nathaniel had suddenly asked her this but she nodded. “Yes.”To which, Eric said nothing else and helped her get Mark Tremont into the car.On their way back, Butler Henry reminded Arianne, “Madam, watch if sir wants to throw up since he’s drunk so much. If he does throw up in the car, he most likely won’t want this car anymore.”Arianne hummed her agreement, knowing that Butler Henry was right. Mark Tremont would re
There was no time for Arianne Wynn to scrutinize where she had heard this voice from. Thus, it was to her surprise when she stepped into the office and saw Eric Nathaniel.“You…”Eric Nathaniel flashed her a small smile. “Yes, I’m your boss now. However, don’t think that I’ll help you under the table. I don’t play favoritism. Have a seat first. I have something to tell Mr. Donn.”Simon Donn was surprised that Eric Nathaniel actually knew Arianne Wynn and involuntarily felt apprehensive, quickly stepping up with a smile. “Mr. Nathaniel, what can I be in favor of you?”Eric looked amiable and welcoming, yet he wore a ghostly smile at the corner of his lips. In addition, he flaunted his gorgeous looks. Even Simon Donn, who was also a man, found him captivating. However, when the former spoke, his words were the least bit welcoming.“Claim your remuneration at HR and leave.”The grin on Simon Donn’s face froze. “Wha – what? Why? Have I performed poorly?”Eric Nathaniel raised an arched bro
Mark Tremont mocked mercilessly, “Do you want to see her, or do you want how Will Sivan is doing?”Arianne caught her breath and got up, saying, “I’m done with my meal.”Mark Tremont looked at her coldly. “Did I say you could leave?”“Is there anything else?” Arianne looked back at him while standing on the spot.“Come home punctually after work tomorrow. If you can’t do that, then don’t even go out,” Mark Tremont said and went upstairs, leaving her no room for negotiation.If it were some other matter, Arianne could forbear it, but she had to see her tomorrow.Gritting her teeth, she followed after him.“Mark Tremont! I just want to see Tiffany!”Mark Tremont’s footsteps halted. “I’ve asked you, however, you opted not to answer me. There are no more chances.”Like a deflated balloon, Arianne felt incredibly powerless against him. However, she recalled what Mary told her, that she should go along with what he wanted and that a man’s heart could be warmed… She sucked in a deep breath an
Arianne Wynn stood up with an icy expression. “What did you say?”Aery Kinsey was still yelling with her shrill voice, “Am I wrong? The whole city knows about your scandal with the Sivan’s third son, Will Sivan, three years ago. How do you have the face to stay around Mark? If I were you, I’d have killed myself a long time ago! I was still wondering who it was that had come in between me and my dearest Mark, only to find out that it was you! Disgusting!”The watching crowd broke out with whispers when the incident three years ago was mentioned.“It was her, huh… that’s why I thought she looked familiar. I didn’t expect a quiet person like her to turn out to be someone like this. You really can’t judge a book by its cover… She was nonchalant when Simon was courting her earlier, they were probably onto it behind our backs huh? Yet she’s acting like she’s all high and mighty.”“Exactly. Mr. Nathaniel sacks Simon right away. Maybe she’s with Mr. Nathaniel now. Tsch, tsch, being young and p
Eric Nathaniel frowned the moment he entered the restaurant. It was lower-class and cheap, somewhere he never would dine in. Especially upon noticing the grease on the table, Eric was fueled by the impulse to turn on his heel and leave. However, thinking about Mark Tremont’s favor, he swallowed his compulsion.“Ari, here!” Tiffany Lane saw Arianne right away, standing up to wave without shame.A beaming smile finally broke out of Arianne Wynn’s face as she hurried over. Tiffany acted just as she would have three years ago, not changing a single bit, just like Arianne had imagined her to be.Tiffany did not come alone. There was also Ethan Connor. Compared to three years ago, he looked much more mature, but his playful appearance of the past had transformed into a mysterious front. His eyes were smiling but they looked like two voids.Tiffany was surprised when she saw Eric Nathaniel. “This is…”“I’m Eric Nathaniel.” Eric was easy going as he introduced himself.Tiffany Lane did not pur
Arianne was caught off guard against Tiffany’s flurry of questions.“No, no, I hurt myself accidentally. He’s never hit me. Don’t be suspicious. He’s quite nice to me, really. He always has been.”The bruise on her forehead was caused by Aery Kinsey in the morning, however the situation was too complicated to explain.Tiffany sighed and exclaimed, “Actually… Mark Tremont is pretty good too. He’s handsome and he’s rich, and you guys have been together for so many years. As long as you like him, I’ll support you regardless. I’m forever on your side.”Arianne was moved. One of the best fortunes of life was to have someone who supported you unconditionally.Soon, the dishes were served. When Tiffany Lane saw that Eric Nathaniel was not eating, she was discontent. She came from a wealthy household as well but she despised dramatic, hypocritical, and contentious people. To cause mischief, she scooped some food onto Eric’s plate.“Eric, eat up. Being Ari’s friend, you’re my friend too. No nee
Arianne was quite lost.“I don’t know… I had his clothes on when I woke up… I drank too much that day, plus it’s been too long... I don’t remember a thing. I think… that’s all, I supposed what's done cannot be undone. Forget it, I still have to go back to work after this. Oh, and Eric wasn’t being a hypocrite. His stomach is really delicate. He’s absent today and he’s my boss. I’ll be out of a job if you knock him out again. Be nicer.”Tiffany Lane was nonchalant. “It wouldn’t kill him would it? Plus, I was being considerate for Ethan. He liked that restaurant from last time. The general hygiene is bad, but he enjoys the atmosphere. His family isn’t doing well and he always wears a long face when I take him to more expensive places, making both of us unhappy. It doesn’t bother me anyway. What does Eric have to do with you? He’s never been around you in the past.”Arianne then identified Eric Nathaniel. “He’s Mark Tremont’s friend. You can think of him as keeping an eye on me for Mark T
“Arianne Wynn and her friend,” Eric Nathaniel answered with a slight smile.Aery Kinsey froze and shut her mouth, carefully observing Mark Tremont’s expression. When she saw he did not bat an eye for Arianne Wynn, she could not help feeling victorious. She was dying for the latter to catch sight of her and Mark together.Eric Nathaniel was nettled by Mark Tremont’s feigned indifference and purposely continued to explain. “Her friend mocked me out of nowhere, asking me to extend the company’s lunch hour to two hours at the very least, otherwise Arianne Wynn needs to rush through her meals. I’m bewildered. Lunchtime has always been sufficient and it’s not even time yet. There’s enough time for another lunch… they looked like they were in a hurry though…”Mark Tremont stiffened while his gaze darkened abruptly too, though it was unnoticeable.Eric shut his mouth contently after taking in the former’s reaction.When lunch was served, Mark Tremont suddenly got up with his coat and headed ou