Chapter 15
Valeria didn’t want
at to get
involved in this matter. And she felt it wasn’t suitable to stay there for long.
The gifts had been delivered, so she needed an excuse to slip away quickly.
Valeria pretended to glance at her phone and said to Barron, “Grandpa, I still have some work stuff to handle. I’ll…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Barron interrupted her. He said, “You’re leaving already? That won’t do. What kind of company makes you work on your personal time after office hours?”
Barron had no intention of letting Valeria go so easily. After all, he had plans for tonight.
“Grandpa. I’ve just started this job. So, I have a bit more work right now. I’m really sorry… Valeria’s tone was apologetic.
But Barron remained firm. He asked, “Who is your boss?”
Suddenly, Nicky, who was from the law office, spoke up. “Mr. Barron, I’m Nicky from Cooper Law Office. I can make the decision. Let Valeria accompany you for your birthday tonight. No need for overtime.”
Hearing that, Valeria was utterly stunned.
She looked at Nicky, who had emerged from the crowd, with a look of disbelief.
To her surprise, Nicky was also there at the birthday celebration
Upon hearing Nicky’s words, Barron smiled satisfactorily and turned to Valeria. Then he said, “Valeria, your boss has agreed. You don’t have to work overtime tonight. Just stay here.”
Valeria couldn’t find a reason to leave. She couldn’t possibly say she had a child at home to take care of.
“Valeria, just stay and keep Mr. Barron company for his birthday Nicky said.
Nicky recognized the importance of Valeria to the James family. He suddenly realized this situation was more complex thap it seemed. Moreover, their law office was trying to secure the legal consultant role for the James Group. It was a significant opportunity.
Valeria reluctantly nodded and replied, “Alright.”
“Come and sit beside me. It’s been a while since we talked, Barran said.
Then Barron led Valeria toward the dining table.
Meanwhile, Cheryl, who saw this scene, was biting her lip with frustration.
“Hackett, I need to use the restroom, Cheryl said.
Cheryl’s face darkened as she walked toward the restroom. She feared she might confront Barron. But in such a setting, she had to restrain herself.
Hackett glanced at Cheryl’s departing figure with indifference. Then, his gaze silently fell on Valeria.
Tonight, Valeria was dressed in a light blue dress, With her slender waist and alluring curves, her long, shapely legs were captivating. And her gentle, cascading curls reached her waist.
She exuded a sensual, feminine charm, with delicate makeup enhancing her beauty. Moreover, her stunning eyes were clear.
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and pure, captivating anyone who looked into them.
At the same time, Cheryl was inside the
restroom
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Cheryl secretly shed tears of anger and frustration.
At that moment, she overheard a conversation outside.
“This is hilarious. Did you see Cheryl’s expression just now? Her face twisted in anger. Barron, who is from the James family. couldn’t care less about that actress. He embarrassed her by openly bringing another woman.”
“Yeah. It’s a laugh. If I were her, I’d be too embarrassed to stay here. Might as well leave right away.”
Tm certain Cheryl will never marry into the James family.”
“She’s got nothing going for her. I really don’t know what Hackett sees in her. Even in the entertainment industry, she is just an unknown actress. And it is Hackett’s money that got her there
Suddenly, with a dull thud, Cheryl pushed open the restroom door and angrily exclaimed. “What are you talking about? I’ll tear your mouths apart if I have to!”
The two women screamed in. shock. They turned and realized that it was Cheryl. Then, they quickly fled the restroom.
At the same time, Valeria was in the dining hall
Valeria sat beside Barron. She felt extremely uncomfortable, especially with Hackett’s constant gaze.
She thought to herself, “Does my presence steal Cheryl’s spotlight, making this man unhappy?
“I don’t want this either.”
Valeria shifted slightly and avoided Hackett’s sinister gaze. She picked up her phone and texted the nanny. Valeria asked the nanny to spend more time with Alex as she might be home very late.
At that moment, a bodyguard approached and whispered something to Barron.
Barron gestured with his eyes for the bodyguard to leave. Then Barron wore a smug smile on his face.
The next second, something unexpected happened.
Valeria suddenly exclaimed because Barron accidentally spilled the red wine from his glass all over her dress.
“Oh. Valeria, I’m so sorry. It was unintentional. Are you okay? Go change your clothes quickly, Barron said. He pretended to be innocent and apologized repeatedly.
Valeria wiped her dress with a napkin. She replied with a smile. It’s alright.
“Hurry up and take Valeria to the guest room to change,” Barron said after he called over the nearby bodyguard.
The bodyguard approached Valeria and said, “Ms. Sharp, this way please.”
Since there was too much wine on her dress, Valeria had no choice but to get up and change.
As Hackett watched Valeria’s departing figure, he frowned slight Then he turned to Barron and asked in a low voice, “Grandpa, you did that on purpose, didn’t your
Hackett had witnessed the entire scene. And he saw how Barron deliberately shook the wine glass in his hand.
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Barron remained composed, He replied, Tm getting old. Hand tremors are quite normal.”
With that, Barron glanced at the nearly empty glass of wine in front of Hackett.
After a while, Barron suddenly said, “Why isn’t Valeria back yet, Hackett? Why don’t you check on her?”
Hearing that. Hackett was speechless.
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Hackett remained silent. He thought inwardly. “Could Grandpa make it any more obvious? This is clearly creating an opportunity for me and Valeria to spend some time alone.”
“I won’t go. Women naturally take time to change clothes, Hackett replied.
Barron became irritated. “Hackett, do you want to ruin my day? Are you trying to give me a heart attack? My blood pressure is starting to rise…”
Hearing that, Hackett remained silent and picked up the wine glass in front of him. After downing the remaining wine in one gulp. he got up and left.
As Barron saw the empty glass of wine, he couldn’t help but laugh.
At the same time. Valeria was inside the presidential suite.
After Valeria entered the room, she was somewhat stunned.
She thought Barron was incredibly extravagant. She was just going to change her clothes, but he had prepared the presidential suite.
However, although she was led there to change, Valeria didn’t find the clothes.
She waited for a while, but no one came to deliver the clothes. Valeria thought about going out to check. But to her surprise, the door couldn’t open.
Valeria widened her eyes in astonishment. She wondered what was going on. Moreover, she suddenly felt a bit dizzy. It was so strange.
Meanwhile, the bodyguard stood outside the door. At the end of the corridor, Hackett’s tall and handsome figure approached.
Hackett glanced at the bodyguard and asked, “She hasn’t come out yet?”
“No, sir.”
Hackett furrowed his brow. And a hint of confusion flashed in his dark eyes.
He thought inwardly. “Even if she is taking her time changing, she should have come out by now. What is going on
Hackett wanted to go in and take a look. The bodyguard used the room key card to open the door for him.
For a brief moment, he was suspicious. But he still went in. The instant he entered, the room door closed automatically, and he heard the door click shut.
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