Andrius cleared his throat when he saw that Byron was not responding.“I heard a fire broke out in Dr. Jacobs’ research institute two days ago.”Byron’s brows furrowed.Noticing Byron’s reaction, Andrius was finally satisfied. “Oh? You didn’t know?”Byron shook his head with a gloomy expression.He had not seen Rosalie after the kiss last night.As for what was going on around her, he knew nothing about it.Estelle would get news from the little ones about Rosalie every day at school and tell him about it.However, Rosalie would certainly keep such dangerous news from her kids.Looking at the gloomy look on Byron’s face, Andrius remained silent and waited for Byron to ask him about it.“What about the fire? Is she hurt?”Byron could not stop himself from asking.Andrius lifted his eyebrows and asked, “Why don’t you go see for yourself if she’s injured?”As he spoke, he saw Byron’s face sink again.Andrius was puzzled.‘What does that mean? Did they fight again?’If he r
However, Byron’s face remained cold, and he was silent.Looking at his best friend’s reaction, Andrius felt he had wasted his time providing Byron with ideas.“Don’t you want to do something romantic? What could be more romantic than giving the woman you like a helping hand?”Byron squinted his eyes and said, “Never mind.”He would do other romantic stuff, but not this.After all, Rosalie had brought this upon herself.This would not have happened if Rosalie had not retrieved the medicinal materials with Xander and accompanied Estelle instead.Byron blamed Rosalie for the fire too.Andrius knew nothing about what had happened these few days. As such, he was shocked when Byron refused.Byron did not explain and looked away, not planning on saying another word.After a while, Andrius could not help but ask him, “Byron, what are your feelings for Dr. Jacobs?”In any case, he did not feel that Byron’s attitude was like someone who wanted to win Rosalie’s heart.Byron frowned an
That evening, Byron went to the kindergarten to pick up Estelle.He arrived a little late, so only Estelle was still there.“Daddy.”Seeing him appear, Estelle called out to her Daddy, feeling wronged.Byron stroked Estelle’s head apologetically. “Sorry, I’m late.”Then, he nodded at Miss Leigh Ann.Miss Leigh Ann had accompanied Estelle until Byron came. Then, she handed over Estelle to Byron.Byron got into the car with the little one, but he did not start the car engine immediately.Estelle urged Byron in a puzzle. “Daddy?”Hearing the little one’s voice, Byron snapped out of his deep thoughts and looked at the little girl through the rearview mirror.Estelle looked confused.“Have you seen Auntie these days?” Byron asked in his deep voice.Estelle looked disappointed as she shook her head.However, she soon cheered up as she said, “Lucian and Nox told me I can meet Auntie when we go camping tomorrow.”If it had not been for the camping they had planned this weekend,
Lisa, Rosalie, and the little ones were having dinner when the doorbell rang.Lisa got up to answer the door.“Hello, Nanny Lisa!”A cute voice came from outside the villa.Then, Lisa spoke, “Miss Jacobs, President Lawrence is here with Estie.”Rosalie’s hand that was forking her food froze. She did not know how to respond to that.Byron and Rosalie had not met since what happened that night.Rosalie had no idea why Byron stopped by her house.She did not know how to face him.As she hesitated to let them in, Lucian and Nox greeted Estelle warmly.“Come in! Estie, have you had dinner yet? If not, join us!”Estelle, of course, agreed without hesitation.After a while, the little girl followed Lucian and Nox into the dining area.Byron and Rosalie said nothing throughout the process. The kids had decided everything on their own.“Auntie!” When Estelle saw Rosalie, she clung to her.The other two little ones were accustomed to it and gave up their seats beside their mommy.
Rosalie could feel Byron’s concerned gaze on her.Although she was sitting with her back facing Byron, she could not ignore that feeling.Byron’s existence made Rosalie lose her appetite.“You guys enjoy the meal. I have something to talk to Mr. Byron about.”Rosalie finished her food quickly and put down her cutlery as she spoke gently to the little ones.She could no longer ignore Byron’s gaze and wanted to know what he was up to.The little ones did not think much and nodded their heads obediently.After notifying the little ones, Rosalie stood up and approached Byron as she said, “Let’s talk in the study.”The man nodded without questioning anything and followed Rosalie.“President Lawrence, I wonder why you suddenly paid us a visit today.”Rosalie stood in the middle of the study and looked at Byron cautiously. “If it’s still about me being a technical adviser to Heronial Corporation, I’ve already refused that offer.”That was the only possibility she could think of.B
Noticing Byron’s anger, Rosalie looked away, trying to avoid his gaze.“If that’s not the case, I wonder why you’re here, President Lawrence?”Byron glanced at the woman.According to Andrius’ suggestion, he was supposed to ‘timely help’ Rosalie.However, seeing Rosalie’s distant attitude made him reluctant to offer help.The study was dead silent again.Rosalie’s heart sank again.After a while, Rosalie could not bear it anymore and drooped her eyes as she said, “Since we have nothing else to talk about, let’s go out. The kids are waiting.”Then, Rosalie wanted to head to the door.Just as she lifted her leg, a huge hand gripped her wrist.Rosalie had to stop. She frowned and looked at the man beside her.‘What’s wrong with this man? He hasn’t said anything but refuses to let me leave.‘What does he want?’Rosalie could not understand what was going on in Byron’s mind. Impatiently, she struggled, trying to break off his grip.“The information I got was that the fire in y
His grip hurt Rosalie, and she gasped as she glared at Byron with her beautiful eyes.Byron’s face looked angry and scary.After some time, Byron approached Rosalie step by step.Rosalie tried to back off, but her wrist was in Byron’s grip, and she could not do anything.The two were so close that they could almost feel each other’s breaths for a moment.Subconsciously, Rosalie slowed her breathing pace and kept her hands close to her.Byron’s gaze fell on her as he observed every inch of her. His grip on her wrist tightened gradually.When Rosalie thought Byron was going to do something, he let go of her wrist.Rosalie was startled.“Heronial Corporation’s branches in other cities have some stock of the medicinal materials that were burned in the fire. I can ask someone to send them to your research institute if you need them.”Byron tried hard to say that.Just now, he almost lost control because of his anger.However, thinking of his purpose of visit and what Andrius had
Byron observed Rosalie’s face, feeling annoyed.Although Rosalie did not say so, Byron knew from her face that she still suspected him.Realizing this, Byron was unhappy, and his voice turned cold.“I won’t force it since you don’t want to accept my offer, Mis Jacobs.”Then, he walked out of the study.Rosalie’s eyes flashed with doubts upon looking at the back of the man walking away.After chatting with Byron for some time, Rosalie still did not understand why Byron had come to her place.She would not believe that he was only here to supply her with medicinal materials.However, Byron did not mention anything else.Rosalie pondered the matter for some time in her study but could not figure it out.In the end, she walked out of the study.The little ones had finished dinner and were playing in the living room.“Auntie!”Estie dashed toward Rosalie and hugged Rosalie’s legs when she saw Rosalie walking out of the study.Startled, Rosalie was surprised that Estelle had no