Chapter 77
Despite her attempt to hide it, I could sense that she was uneasy and dissatisfied in this place. I ate my meal in silence. Just as I finished eating, my phone rang, drawing the attention of the other three at the table.
“Hello?
I didn’t recognize the number, but I answered anyway, “Hel
After I hung up. Alex’s gate lingered on my phone.
“Who was that?” Mom asked with concem. “Theard you talking about a housing agent on our previous call‘
Inodded in response.
“What?” Mr. Hastings Sensor exclaimed, turning to glare at Alex. “We have plenty of properties available. How could you let Serena rent an apartment? You’re supposed to be her brother”
1 quickly interjected, “It’s not Al’s fault, Mr
Mr. Hastings Senior. I want to find an apartment on my own. I can’t rely on Al for everything”
“Why is that a problem Mr. Hastings Senior responded with dissatisfaction. “We’re family, after all.”
Mom chimed in “Serena is right. Alex has already done so mach by arranging a job for her. Serena can handle tinding an apartment on her own.”
Inodded in agreement. “Mom is right. And the housing agent just called me. He’s found a perfect apartment for me. It’s in Maplewoods, which is right next to the company, and the rent is affordable ”
“Maplewoods?” Mr. Hastings Senior first looked confused with his brows furrowed, but then he quickly agreed. “Okay, okay. Maplewoods is great. Serena, about the rent…” Theld up two fingers in front of Mr. Hastings Senior In Granddow, I was extremely lucky to find such a well–located apartment at this price.
Mr. Hastings Senior’s glare met Alex’s meaningful gaze. That’s more like it,” Mr. Hastings Senior said.
I sensed something was ass between them. Could it be that Mr. Hastings Senior thought Alex should have provided me with a free apartment to live in?
As we drove back to the city her dinner, I couldn’t stop thinking about what Mom had said to me in her room. She truly wanted me to live a good life, but it seemed like an impossible task. I couldn’t just leave her alone and live a carefree life on my own
Hooked over Alle “agree with what you and earer.”
He ended slightly as he focused on driving. We took a sharp turn, and he said in a cheerful tone, “The personnel appointment should be finalized by the beginning of next month
I closed
for a moment When I reopened them, determination shone through
If everyone was going to talk about me anyway, perhaps I should take advantage of it like Lila had suggested. As for work, I would put in even more effort to truly impress others. “Actually, this will benefit us both ” Alex explained abruptly. “When you and Nicole went upstairs earlier, my dad kept blaming me for not taking good care of you and only allowing you to be a regular employee. With this position, Iran deal with Eim about it,”
“Can you answer my questions ? looked at Alex.
I coughed before asking the first question, “In the past, the assistant officeonly hired from within the company. Why did you suddenly decide to recruit externally this year?”
I already had an answer in mind, but I never fully trusted my own thoughts. Inreded to bear Alex say it out load in order for it to feel true.
“Berase time dated for it this year,” Alex rplied slowly. “Did you think I opened up the recruitment specifically for you?
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