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Chapter 381
Chapter 381
Chapter: 381
“Understood.” As a competent assistant, Horace had a sense of what his boss was thinking. Frankly, Helen was quite a handful. It was due to her that his boss had several clashes with Ariana.
Horace walked to a corner and texted the driver. From the corner of his eye, he noticed the bouquet of roses left behind on the chair.
“Boss, what should we do with these flowers?” Horace gestured toward the bouquet and asked.
Theodore tured his head and smiled. “No need for that. She doesn’t actually like it, but she has to pretend she does. It was difficult for her to force herself,” Theodore murmured.
Horace sighed softly. He believed Ariana did appreciate the flowers. When she had received them, he had clearly seen the joy in her eyes.
Now, Theodore and Ariana were at odds and misunderstanding each other. It was uncertain how long it would take for them to reconcile.
The driver arrived shortly, and Horace ushered Theodore out of the restaurant.
The waitress removed the flowers as instructed. She carried the bouquet to the garbage area in the back alley. Rather than tossing the flowers into the garbage truck, she approached the young woman in white who had been waiting at the corner for some time.
“Miss Clarke, I’ve done as you asked. Here’s what you wanted.” ©
Helen accepted the flowers from the waitress, extracted a substantial wad of cash from her purse, and handed it over. “Make sure you keep this a secret.”
The waitress’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the money. “Don’t worry. | guarantee | won’t say a word to anyone.” “Alright, you may leave now.”
Helen adjusted the brim of her hat, ensuring no one was around, and then retrieved a mini recorder from the flowers and discarded the bouquet in a nearby trash bin.
Back at the hotel, Helen played the recording, listening to Theodore and Ariana’s conversation at the restaurant. Jealousy twisted her features.
She was aware that Theodore treated Ariana differently, but she hadn’t realized Ariana was so special to him that he could promise her the role of Mrs. Anderson. for the rest of her life.
Theodore was not one to make promises lightly. Once given, he would surely follow through. How could Ariana, a girl from a declining family, capture Theodore’s affection?
Helen resolved to act within the month. She couldn't let Theodore and Ariana be together after they had time to think things over. Additionally, she needed to uncover the details of the bet between Theodore and Jasper in the recording.
In the hotel’s top-floor presidential suite, Ariana set down her bag, intending to change and shower, but discovered that all traces related to Theodore had vanished.
She couldn't help but marvel at Horace’s speed and attention to detail. No wonder he was such a competent assistant. The presidential suite boasted seven spacious rooms.
Seated in the living room, Ariana felt a sudden emptiness. It was in complete contrast to when Theodore was present. She found herself missing his presence.
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