Chapter 94
Just as Rachel and Yvette were about to approach Tyler, William and Samantha beat them to it.
William had a document in hand. Rachel didn’t need to see it to know it was a contract.
She suddenly grabbed Yvette’s wrist. “Wait…”
Yvette frowned and looked at Rachel. “What is it this time? Didn’t you say that Tyler will only be here for half an hour? Time is of the essence!”
“Wait for them to finish their discussion.”
Rachel didn’t care how anxious Yvette was. Whatever it was they could only go over after Tyler and William were done talking.
She felt thankful that William hadn’t seen her, or she would have some explaining to do.
She wondered what Tyler and William were talking about. She saw William’s face fall, and his gaze landed on her. Rachel’s heart fell with a thud. Her fingers tightened so hard around the stem of the glass that her knuckles turned white. She saw the lazy smile hanging on Tyler’s lips, and gritted her teeth.
Tyler really wouldn’t let her off the hook so easily. He had deliberately directed William’s attention to her. Since William had seen her, it wasn’t appropriate for her to just leave right there and then
Rachel decided to approach them directly, with Yvette in tow. Her gaze landed on Samantha’s impeccably made- up face.
Smirking, she said, “You recovered so quickly, Ms. Judd. You had a fever just last night, and here you are, fine and dandy. It’s great to be young, isn’t it?”
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Samantha burst out in demure laughter and then turned to look at William. The tenderness in her eyes was clear for all to see.
“It’s all thanks to William, who took such great care of me through the night. Otherwise, I couldn’t have recovered so quickly, Rachel, the chicken soup that William makes is so delicious!”
The smile on Rachel’s face froze.
William had never made chicken soup for her. The most he had done was to drive somewhere far to buy it for her. After spending seven years of her life with him, she never knew that her husband knew how to cook chicken soup. She instinctively glanced at William and asked with feigned indifference, “You know how to cook chicken soup?” William arched a brow; a look of awkwardness flashed past his eyes, but it vanished in an instant. “I learned it from a video I chanced upon. I’ll cook it for you back home next time.”
Rachel didn’t pursue the matter further and played along. Sure. Do learn how to cook a few more dishes, and I’ll be in for a feast.”
Tyler stood on one side, leaning leisurely against the wall and sipping on his champagne as he watched the act they were putting on.
He said with a teasing smile, “Seems like you’re a busy man, Mr. Lewis. Not only do you have to cook for Ms. Judd, but you also have to whip up a feast for your wife.”
Rachel inhaled sharply at Tyler’s jab at William. His insults were first–class indeed.
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William’s face tensed, but he quickly changed the subject. “Mr. Hunt, it’s about time for us to sign the agreement between our companies.”
Tyler wasn’t one to harp on other people’s affairs, and he immediately stood up straight. “I’ve made myself clear that we have no issues as long as Ms. Judd isn’t involved in the project.”
He said it so blatantly, Rachel saw Samantha’s eyes turn red. She stood behind William, looking like a pitiful rabbit frightened into silence.
William patted her gently on the back. “I’ll put you in charge of other projects.”
Samantha shook her head as tears slid down her cheeks. She said chokingly, “It’s fine, William. I’m not capable enough for Mr. Hunt.”
Rachel stood in awe of Samantha’s acting chops. She looked so pitiful, her tears would move even a passerby. Her acting skills were getting better and better by the day.
Rachel was thoroughly impressed.
She didn’t know if Tyler would change his mind. Few could resist a sweet and pretty lady like Samantha, after all.
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