Chapter 367
“Yeap. I can tell you’re uncomfortable here, so let’s go,” Soren said.
“But… Shouldn’t we say goodbye to your grandfather?” I asked.
“It’s fine. I’m sure he’s busy playing chess with Commander Frieze.”
Ah… There was no need to interrupt their game, then.
Soren led me to the car, and just as I was about to ask where we were headed, my phone rang.
It was Jamie.
After answering, I turned to Soren, my expression slightly helpless. “What should we do now? I need to head back to the office and deal with some urgent work. I have to get it done before leaving for Medhelanon.”
Soren’s brow furrowed, his hesitation evident. “How about I stay with you while you work?”
I was a little surprised. “Don’t you have anything to do today?”
He glanced at me, his eyes filled with reluctance. “Work never really ends if you want to keep moving forward, but you’re leaving tomorrow night for your business trip. You won’t be back for the Brigidlia Festival…”
Only moments ago, I’d been uneasy due to Lisbeth and William’s attitude. But seeing the attachment and reluctance in Soren’s gaze, all of that faded away.
Even my tone softened unconsciously. “Alright, let’s stay together while I work. I’ll buy you dinner afterward.”
“Deal.”
To be fair, ever since we got together, we had both been absorbed in our own work and hardly spent any time together.
Weren’t couples supposed to be inseparable, missing each other after just a day apart during their honeymoon period?
As such, I figured I’d let him keep me company for once.
When we arrived at the office, Soren immediately noticed that I’d be working overtime with Jamie and shot me a
look.
That look seemed to say, “Oh, how glad I am to be with you!”
Meanwhile, Jamie looked just as surprised and awkward.
Caught between them, I could only offer an awkward laugh. “Uh… We happened to be together, and I didn’t drive, so he drove me here.”
As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized how unnecessary the explanation was.
I was Jamie’s boss, so there was no need to justify myself to anyone, even if I had brought my boyfriend to the office.
Thus, why was I making excuses to a subordinate?
As expected, Soren’s expression darkened again.
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As soon as we entered my office, he grabbed me and pressed me against the glass wall. “What are you doing?” I tensed, “We’re in the office… There are people outside!”
Soren locked eyes with me. “Is that guy going on the business trip with you?”
Soren was jealous… again.
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I blinked and stifled a laugh, meeting his gaze with an amused expression. “Cherry is going, too, along with several senior executives from the design and operations departments. There will be more than 10 people in total.”
I wanted to reassure him that it wouldn’t just be me and Jamie.
Soren said nothing
I tilted my head slightly with a playful smile. “What’s wrong? Not satisfied with that answer? What do you want me to do? It’s work, I can’t help it… Or are you going to come with me and keep an eye on me 24/7?”
I was teasing him, but to my surprise, he nodded seriously. That’s actually a good idea.”
“What?!” My eyes widened in shock, and I quickly protested, “No, no, no! I was joking! Why are you taking me seriously? You can’t come with me! You need to stay home and enjoy a proper Brigidlia celebration.”
The Kenways were a family of tradition and esteem, and the Brigidlia Festival served as both a celebration and a family reunion.
I couldn’t help but wonder what they would think of me if Soren skipped such an important event for someone he had only just begun dating
Had they accepted me wholeheartedly, it might not have been an issue. They might even have encouraged us to marry soon.
However, after meeting his family that day, it became clear: William would permit us to date, but marriage was out of the question.
As for Lisbeth? She remained completely ambiguous and impossible to read.
