chapter 248
Chapter 248
No wonder Jasmine and Serenity were best friends; they were truly two peas in a pod.
The most clichéd way to win over a girl was by offering her money.
While in the store, Zachary informed Serenity that they couldn’t accept Elisa’s seafood for free. He planned to transfer money to Serenity, asking her to give it to Elisa in order to avoid owing her a favor. However, Serenity firmly rejected his proposal, leaving him speechless.
They deleted each other’s WhatsApp contacts, and Serenity blocked his number.
If Serenity couldn’t respond to his messages, how could Zachary send her money and make it rain?
Zachary regretted being petty. Over a minor misunderstanding, he had entered a cold war with his wife and deleted her from WhatsApp.
He was unsure how to add her back.
At Waltham Electronics, Hank exited the general manager’s office with a triumphant smile.
When Jessica saw her boss return with such a bright expression, she immediately followed him into the office and closed the door.
“Mr. Brown, what did the boss say? You look very pleased.”
Hank set down the documents that had been reviewed and signed by the boss, then reached out to grab Jessica’s arm and pull her closer. He embraced her slender waist and said with a smile, “Jessica, take a guess.”
“Is he giving you a promotion or a raise?”
Hank shook his head.
There were two deputy general managers above him: one was the boss’s friend, and the other was the boss’s younger brother. Therefore, a promotion to deputy general manager was impossible for Hank.
He was content to remain a manager.
He also wouldn’t receive a salary increase; at most, he might get an additional bonus. Since he could earn extra money, he didn’t care much about the bonus.
“You’re so annoying! I don’t want to guess anymore. Just hurry up and tell me the good news!”
Jessica looked at him playfully.
Hank kissed her on the cheek and replied in a raspy voice, “I’ll share it if you let me kiss you.”
“Ugh, didn’t you just kiss me?”
Hank gazed at her affectionately.
Seeing the longing in Hank’s eyes, Jessica finally lowered her head and kissed him passionately.
After their French kiss, Hank said, “The boss didn’t give me a raise or a promotion, but he invited me to a business reception and asked me to attend in his place tonight. He mentioned that many elites from the business world will be there.”
“This indicates that the boss trusts me. It will give me more opportunities to network with influential people, which will be beneficial for my future.”
Hank felt elated by the trust his boss placed in him, granting him access to high society.
According to his boss, Hank wouldn’t be able to attend the event if he and the two deputies weren’t able to make it.
This really flattered him.
“Jessica, would you accompany me to the event this evening? The reception is at Wiltspoon Hotel, which will be closed to the public tonight.”
To impress Jessica, Hank often took her to Wiltspoon Hotel, making them quite familiar with the city’s most luxurious venue, but attending the reception tonight as a VIP was an entirely different experience.
Upon hearing this, Jessica’s face lit up, and she smiled, “You’re right! The boss offered you this opportunity because he values and trusts you. Do you genuinely want to take me with you? Why not bring your wife?”
Typically, people would bring their spouses to such events.
Of course, some bosses would attend with their secretaries.
At the mention of…
Liberty, the smile vanished from Hank’s face. He said with contempt, “I would prefer to go alone rather than take Liberty with me.”