Filed to story: The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel
Duncan said a few kind words before leaving Liberty and walked toward his exclusive elevator. In the blink of an eye, his robust figure disappeared into the elevator.
When Liberty could not see him anymore, she finally looked away and turned her head to find that her boss was glaring at her with displeasure.
She pursed her lips and silently returned to the finance department office.
She used to be a CFO. Although she was now a small clerk in the finance department, everyone tacitly agreed that there was something going on between Duncan and her. Thus, the current CFO, Kim, regarded Liberty as a thorn in her side, afraid that Liberty would take her place.
No one did anything explicitly, but many people tried tripping her up and setting all kinds of traps for her. They wanted her to make mistakes at work so she would leave before she passed her probation period.
If it were targeted at Liberty from the past and she was ostracized by her colleagues this way, she would have quit long ago.
However, she had to endure it now. She had to bear with it at least until she divorced and won custody of Sonny.
After Liberty left, the other employees of the finance department gathered around Kim and said, “Why doesn’t she take a look in the mirror? How dare she make eyes at Mr. Lewis? Mr. Lewis even spoke so much with her.”
Liberty simply faced Duncan when she spoke to him, but these people took it as her making eyes at him.
“She’s already married and has a two–year–old son.”
Kim said faintly, “There’s no way Mr. Lewis will like her.”
“Exactly. Look at how horrid she looks. No man will like her, let alone Mr. Lewis. Why isn’t her husband divorcing her when she’s so fat and ugly? Can he afford to keep feeding her with how much she eats?”
Kim laughed and did not answer.
She already found out that Liberty and Duncan knew each other because Liberty had accidentally scratched Duncan’s car, and her brother–in–law was acquainted with Duncan. Thus, he recruited her for her brother–in–law’s sake.
He never had any interest in her.
However, what Kim was on guard against was not that there was a relationship between Liberty and Duncan. She was worried that Liberty would replace her if Liberty was outstanding,
Although everyone isolated and framed Liberty under her suggestion, their tricks were all neutralized by Liberty. Just from that, it was clear that if Liberty was serious, there was nothing left for Kim to do.
“How does she come to work?”
“By riding a ladies‘ motorcycle.” “Is there a workshop near the company?” “I don‘t think so. You‘d have to go a long, long way to get to a workshop that fixes motorcycles.”
Kim hummed and walked away.
Her group of supporters exchanged looks.
Soon, everyone was on the same page.
If they could not frame Liberty at work, then they would create all kinds of trouble for her in real life. That way, she would leave Lewis & Co. of her own volition once she was unable to put up with it any longer.
On the way to Westyard Resort, Serenity called Jasmine. “Jas, I’m going out with Nana for a walk today and can’t go back to the store. I’ll leave the store to you.”
Jasmine laughed. “No problem. You can stay with Grandma May and take a break. I’ll take care of the store. Everything will be fine.”
It was the weekend tomorrow anyway.
The store was usually closed during weekends. If they did open, it would only be Serenity inside, rushing her orders.
After ending the call, Jasmine muttered to herself, “Seren’s life after marriage is getting more and more exciting.”
“Jas.”
The familiar voice made Jasmine’s pretty face turn cloudy.
She looked at Shawn as he walked in, and said to him unpleasantly, “Shawn, are you ignoring what I said to you last time? Don’t come here again. There’s no chance between Seren and you!”
It had just been a few days, but Shawn looked haggard. There were dark circles under his eyes, and his stubble grew out. At that moment, he did not look like a young man of twenty–two years old.
Jasmine’s heart ached when she saw her cousin in this state.
The hurt love inflicted on someone was invisible.
Shawn had a crush on Serenity for many years, so it was hard to get him to let go right away.
“Jas.”
Shawn added painfully, “I forced myself to endure it for the past few days, but I can’t take it anymore. Every time I calm down, I’ll think of Serenity again. I really, really like her. I love her. I can’t give up on her. What am I supposed to do, Jas? Can you help me? Please?”
He grabbed Jasmine’s shoulders and begged, “Jas, I’m your cousin. No one can help me except you.”
Jasmine slapped his hands away from her shoulders and said seriously, “Shawn, how many times do you want me to say this? Serenity is married. She has a husband. That fact won’t change no matter how much you love her. Just give up. She’s not suitable for you, and there’s no way she’ll love you.”
She then ruthlessly warned him, “If you dare shamelessly pester her, don’t blame me for being heartless. If you do that, it’ll only make Serenity avoid you. You won’t even be able to maintain your relationship as normal friends.”
Shawn was in pain.
He harbored feelings for her in secret for many years and was just about to confess, but his beloved woman had become someone else’s wife.
He could not even tell her about his deep love.
He was sorrowful, but also remorseful.
He regretted that he did not confess his love for her when he first realized his feelings. Even if he was underage at that time, he could have let Serenity wait for him to grow up.
“Jas, I want to see Serenity. Can I?”
“No!”