Have I Told You Lately

Chapter 75: She Was More Cautious Than I Had Expected

“Nothing important. I just want to ask Ms. Lewis if you are free tomorrow. I have a friend who rented a

yacht for a banquet tomorrow night. I don’t know many people that well over here. I was wondering if I

could invite Ms. Lewis to be my partner for the banquet?”

Rachel’s expression changed immediately. Partner?

They just met a few times and couldn’t even be considered as friends. Furthermore, there was a huge

disparity between their status. How could he ask her to be her partner for the banquet?

Rachel could not figure it out but she was not a fool. A person like Ogden would meet talented women

all the time and could not possibly be interested in her.

But what he was doing was too obvious and it was difficult not to understand his motives.

She pondered for a couple of seconds before she smiled and calmly replied, “I am honored to be Mr.

Reed’s partner. How could I refuse your invitation? But unfortunately, I need to go to City J for a

business trip tomorrow. The trip has been arranged. I’m really sorry.”

“Business trip? That’s such a pity. I should have spoken to Mr. Johnson earlier.” He wasn’t upset but

said calmly, “By the time you’re back from your business trip, I should be back to Beijing. I wonder if we

have time to meet again. I am glad that I made this trip to be able to meet such a talented lady as Ms.

Lewis.” Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.

Rachel clenched her phone, raised her eyebrows, and said very politely, “Mr. Reed, you’re too kind. I’m

just a small part of this. Your investment in City N has saved many waning businesses. How can I be

the only highlight of your trip? You are now a major stakeholder of Vantage Inc. I’m sure that we’ll meet

again soon.”

After working for several years, she had learned to speak politely to these big bosses. But she truly

didn’t like to speak this way. It was very tiring to deal with people of such high status.

“Okay, I’ll wait for you in Beijing.” The man chuckled and seemed very cheerful.

“Yes, I will definitely pay you a visit when I go to Beijing.”

She said some more pleasantries before Mr. Reed ended the call.

Rachel’s expression darkened when she placed her phone down. Now she was certain that Mr. Reed

intentionally wanted to get closer to her but what were his motives?

She had no wealth nor authority. Although she was rather beautiful and her figure was above average,

all of his secretaries look better than her not to mention the daughters of the wealthy elite families.

Even if he had a unique taste for her type, based on his abilities, he didn’t need to look for someone

who had been ‘used’.

Rachel placed her hands on the table and pondered for a while before giving up. But then she thought

of anything which troubled her.

She said that she had to go on a business trip just to turn down Ogden. Now, what was she to do?

"Damn it! I should have said that I had another appointment.” She slapped her forehead in frustration.

She couldn’t dwell in her regret and picked up the documents to distribute the work.

On the other end of the phone call inside a luxurious hotel suite.

The man placed his cell phone down, slowly stood up, and walked to the open-air balcony. The loose

white shirt covered a slim and long body. His handsome face smiled lethargically.

“Mr. Reed, why did you lie to Ms. Lewis when there wasn’t any banquet? What if she agreed?” The

secretary walked out with him and asked respectfully behind him.

His slim fingers grabbed the railing and looked afar. Compared to his warm and calm appearance when

he was outside, he now looked cold and distant.

“Is it so difficult to arrange for a banquet? Everything was planned for if she had agreed, but…” He

narrowed his eyes as he spoke and then laughed mischievously, “She was more cautious than I

expected.”

The secretary smiled, “Successful women in the business world are all very capable. But you sent her

flowers and called her personally. Any woman would understand the significance of that.”

“If I’m not obvious, then would she even consider it? If she was that dumb not to figure it out, then she

isn’t worth my time.” Ogden’s dark eyes revealed a trace of emotion.

The secretary frowned slightly, looked at his back, and asked, “But your objective isn’t her. She had

already divorced and may not be that useful anymore. It may not be worth spending so much effort on

her.

Ogden continued to look afar emotionlessly and was silent for several seconds, “I will be the judge of

whether it is worth it. Maintain your contact with Vantage Inc.”

The secretary didn’t doubt and nodded, “Yes.”

…

After work, Rachel drove directly to the hospital.

Apart from Theresa, Osmond was also in the patient room.

Rachel was stunned to see him and said, “Senior, why are you here?”

He smiled and replied, “I came after work to visit auntie.”

Monica walked over to her and hugged her leg. Rachel looked down and tenderly patted her head. She

then looked at Theresa who was on the bed and said, “Mom, is your leg feeling better?”

Theresa must be sick of staying in the hospital and was worried that Rachel would continue to keep her

there and quickly replied, “It’s fine, I’ve recovered. I’m not crippled and you force me to lay on the bed

every day. I was about to ask Osmond to help me with the discharge procedures. Since you’re here,

both of you go and settle it for me.”

Rachel didn’t refuse and said calmly, “I’ll have you discharged tomorrow. Just stay one more night.”

“No, I want to be discharged immediately.” Theresa was stubborn as a child. She pulled off her blanket

and wanted to get down the bed and demanded, “I’ll do it myself if you don’t.”

Theresa was bored to tears and she was worried about Rachel being pregnant and on her own at

home.

Rachel quickly held her back and agreed, “Okay okay. Just lay back for a while as I go and settle the

bill.”

Osmond pushed Monica to Rachel and wore his jacket as he stood up and said, “You just arrived.

Keep your mom company and rest while I go and settle it.”

“I’ll go with you.” Rachel didn’t want to trouble him.

“No need, it’s straight forward. Take a seat.” He looked at her tenderly and then walked out.

Rachel looked at him leave and her heart sank as she felt a sense of guilt coming over her.

She stroked Monica’s soft hair and she decided that she must be honest to him when she was back

from City J. If this continued on, it would become more difficult for her to explain.

After the procedures were done, Theresa got out of bed, changed her clothes, and was ready to leave.

Rachel found that it was amusing that she was so eager to leave the up class private hospital with a

nice environment and well prepared food. She was only there for three days.