The CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Escape

To Love You Again, My Husband

Chapter 29: The Tales of Jobs

Nicole, wearing her lavish shades and revealing clothes came before her. She even deliberately swayed her hips. She looked sexier and more provocative – a stark difference from what the media defines her. Although Airina had seen several models some of them acted highly and took everyone for granted, no one was brave enough to wear such clothes when negotiating. They were still decent and formal.

Airina released a heavy sigh – scanning Nicole from head to toe with her narrowed eyes. Each second that passed makes her feel nostalgic for the lost past they were. When was it when they used to borrow clothes from each other, take pictures for each other, and joke around? Were those memories just the pieces she wanted to have while neither, any part of those memories was real but pretentious?

She lowered her head, clutching her fingers which felt oddly cold. Only a smirk was present in her longing eyes. The happy and bubbly Nicole has turned into someone frantic about wealth and authority. If she only wanted wealth and power, there were other men she could hook up with. Nonetheless, the way she used to own that dream is horrible and heartbreaking.

Nicole calmly took off her shade as if she hadn’t ruined a special gathering just one day ago. Airina felt she had the knack to be an actress since she knew exactly how to act casually on every occasion she destroyed.

“Halton Group reached out to me. The HR department told me that they want me to be one of the models for the group.”

She spoke quite politely rather loutish attitude. Airina spoke in a refined manner, “Yes, you’re right. We’re thinking of having you as a model. This is a negotiation and if you have any inquiries, feel free to ask anything.”

Nicole furrowed her brows. She didn’t bother even glancing at the drafted contract Jena carried with her. Jena, on the other hand, a fan of Nicole and Airina was widely grinning and laughing in happiness internally. The first time she saw Nicole without paying anything was in that coffee and now for the second time, she again had the opportunity to accompany her boss without losing anything. Definitely a gain as an Assistant of Airina!

Nicole tapped her elbows, contemplating.

“What is your relationship with Sir Halton?”

“Are you pertaining to Matthew Halton?”

Nicole scoffed, “Who else?”

Airina looked back at Jena. She merely smiled, “You can go now”, She turned to Nicole’s Manager, “You, too.”

Her manager blinked his eyes, “A-as you said.”

Upon being left alone, Airina fixed her eyes on Nicole. She appeared uninterested in their negotiation, rather, she was invested in knowing her relationship with Matthew. Does she have ulterior motives again?

“He is the CEO, what else?”

Nicole shook her head in disagreement, “I’ve seen you two being too close to be labeled as the Employer and his Employee.”

“In fact, I don’t think I am an employee”, Airina smiled, “I am doing this kind of work since I am bored.”

Nicole clenched her fists, “Are you looking down on me?”

Airina sighed, “Enough of that”, She tilted her head, “Do you want to work with us, or not?”

Nicole scowled. She mockingly smirked, “I don’t need to hear the same question twice”, She leaned forward as her eyes turned more serious, “I will work so I can see what kind of intentions you have around Sir Halton.”

Airina smiled, pointing at the contract Jena had placed on the desk.

“This is the drafted contract. Reach out to the same number that called you the other day”, She rose from sitting, “This is the end of our negotiation. In advance, and on behalf of the Halton Group, I welcome you to the group. I hope we will work smoothly and happily.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Nicole frowned. She looked down on the hand that Airina offered. She didn’t trouble herself to stand up, instead, she just simply shook hands with Airina. She already has plans inside her head which Airina had seen through. After their handshake, Airina pulled out wipes from her bag and then waltzed them around her hands to remove the scent of Nicole’s hands.

In disbelief, Nicole frowned while staring at what she was doing and heard her say with emphasis.

“Whatever you’re thinking of doing, be noted that no one will tolerate you if you do something harmful.”

Without prompting for Nicole’s answer, Airina stormed out of the office with a beam on her face. Jena was again confused since every time her boss faced Nicole, she’d come out with a beam on her face – contented and refreshed. Just what happened inside?

*

Jackson wetted her lower lip, looking up at the house that he hadn’t visited for almost three weeks. Had it been too long? This house, which felt like a real home – cozy and comfortable was amiss since neither of the owners was present. In his hand, there was a car key.

He looked down on his shiny shoes.

“Sir… uhm, it’s already 9 in the evening” ” his assistant weakly said. It was to say that he wanted to go home but the assistant continued, “Will Miss Beverly come?”

Jackson smiled at the name he mentioned. He waved his hand, “Leave the lunch boxes in the car. You’re off from work.”

The assistant released a relieved sigh. He readily nodded his head and headed away while humming a song. On the way, he even saw Airina driving herself home. The assistant suddenly felt that his boss was just another man hopelessly in love.

He mumbled, “Isn’t he a divorcee…?”

Jackson heard the pullover of a familiar car. He looked at it with a light smile on his face. Airina saw him but she focused more on parking her newly bought car. She purchased this earlier before going back home so she wanted to be the one to drive it before anyone else. On the other hand, she had given her previous car to her driver since he insisted that there was a way to save her car. She had been using it for the past eleven months. It was handed to her by her stepfather, Felix, who had been using it for a while.

Since it’s been used well, Airina decided to throw it away. However, as her driver was persistent and she didn’t want to use it again, she just gave it to him. Upon successfully parking, Jackson opened the door for her.

She looked at him with a sigh then closed the gate using a remote from her bag.

“What’s the matter?”

“Do you mind if I let myself in?”

Airina smirked, “Type the password if you dare.”

“… I don’t”, He cleared his throat, “May I go to your house for some water?”

Airina rolled her eyes. He had been using that strenuous excuse for the past month. Was he still not tired of using it?

She shook her head, and let him in after she successfully went in. Jackson, on the other hand, took off his suit. He set it on the cushion neatly and then walked to the Dining Room. He then served the food from the lunch boxes to the plates. He had cooked three different meals – Kimchi, Steak, and Spicy Crab Stew.

At the sight of it, Airina knew for sure that she had fallen in love with eating. She initially didn’t want to eat dinner. However, since there was a kind man enough to cook for her, why not eat?

She sat across from him, who beamed at her.

“You can tell me if you have any allergy to the meals I cooked.”

Airina intended to get thee gloves but Jackson had already slipped it in his grasp. He helped her wear the gloves, but he didn’t make her get the crabs herself. He, in a serious demeanor, pressed the crab tightly and then its contents went out. Airina widened her mouth as the temptation Jackson used had succeeded.

She told him, “Is being a chef your third job?”

Jackson froze. First, she asked if his second job was being a driver and now his third job is being a chef. He wondered what his fourth career was for a moment.

He closed his eyes before answering, “Probably.”