Semua Bab Better Brother, Better Life: Bab 101 - Bab 110

Compared to Connor's other friends, Evan was indeed the one that Phoebe contacted the most often. However, their conversations always revolved around Connor. They hadn't chatted about anything outside of that.Could Connor have sent him to probe her thoughts because he now knew she was working at Spectrum Group?Phoebe dismissed that thought almost as soon as it formed. Even when issuing the command for her to resign, Connor had sent Dahlia to convey the message.Why? Because to him, Phoebe didn't matter. He was also confident that she would obediently do as she was told, as she'd always done in the past. So, he figured that having anyone pass the message to her would do.There was no need for him to make Evan do something like this. Besides, Phoebe had yet to block Connor's number. She still needed to contact him once the divorce procedures were completed. He could contact her directly if he wanted.At her silence, Evan said, "Come on, we're just chit-chatting. If you really don'

Vanessa relaxed when she saw how indifferent Connor was. At the same time, she felt uncomfortable. Evan knew very well that Connor didn't like Phoebe, yet he continued to talk to her. Wasn't that a slap to their faces? Or was Phoebe the one who'd reached out to him?She thought that it was highly likely. After all, Phoebe was revolting now. She only knew how to entangle herself with various men.Vanessa suppressed her disgust and asked, "Could Phoebe have been the one to reach out to Evan over something?"Connor looked away, unbothered. "Maybe.""I'll call him and tell him to meet us at the court."Evan had finally broken the ice with Phoebe and was about to delve deeper when an abrupt phone call ruined the amicable atmosphere. "What is it?""We're at the tennis court," Vanessa said.He frowned. "I didn't invite you, did I?"Last night, he had mentioned Simon's tennis invitation to Vanessa and the others. He had just thrown it out casually to rant about it; he hadn't asked anyo

Before Evan could say anything, Phoebe walked off. She hadn't had any intention of stopping in the first place.Vanessa noticed and said to Connor, "She still does as you tell her to."Connor grunted emotionlessly. This was how Phoebe had always been, which was why he knew that no matter how big a fuss she made or how differently she acted, the outcome would be the same. She would ultimately come back to him.Evan felt a little uncomfortable as he listened to Connor and Vanessa's comments about Phoebe. He didn't know whether it was because he now knew what Phoebe really thought, or whether it was because he'd already prepared himself for the prospect of cutting ties with Connor.He processed the discomfort and called Jared to urge him to get there sooner. "Hurry up and get the hell over here. I'm getting stuffed full of mushiness!"Vanessa liked hearing that and was pleased again.Evan merely smiled without saying anything. He had always been skilled at saying things people liked

Vanessa faltered. She couldn't shake the feeling that Evan seemed to be picking a fight.She was about to speak when he went back to being his usual lackadaisical self. He asked, "Or are you going to try to mediate and watch them be lovey-dovey before your very eyes? You sure you can handle it?"Vanessa was taken aback. For a moment, she couldn't be sure whether he was on her side or Phoebe's. She asked, "Are you saying that to disgust me?""We've known each other for years. Why would I do that? I know how Connor feels about you. Even if you don't do anything, his love for you will remain unchanged. Don't stir the pot."Everyone in their circle knew what the situation was really like, but had never laid things out in the open like this before. But Evan, who wanted nothing more than for Connor and Vanessa to get hitched immediately, chose to be blunt.Vanessa loved hearing that, but she didn't want anyone to read her mind. Still, at least she had confirmed that Evan was on her side

If Phoebe remained entangled with trash like Connor, that would prove that she was an utter fool. And if that were the case, Natalie would stop mentoring her.She was more than willing to groom outstanding women so they could storm the workplace. That was how she'd clawed her way up the ladder, so she was willing to help pave the path for others in similar situations.However, these opportunities didn't come by often. Naturally, she had to save them for independent, clear-headed women who were resilient and ambitious.Phoebe had stopped when Simon had spoken. When she turned around, she saw Connor standing there.She was no longer afraid of bumping into him. She was there that day because she'd taken Simon up on his invitation to play tennis together. She wouldn't hide in her shell like a frightened tortoise just because Connor was there. And so, she was calm.Gideon suddenly asked, "Are we going to keep going?"Phoebe didn't know how to feel about that. His words were taunting.