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Cate rested at home for several days, waiting for the teeth prints to disappear before heading out to look for a new job.
However, she only received negative feedback.
“Miss Cox, I’m sorry but we don’t hire copycats.”
“Miss Cox, your scandal has become common news in the industry. No one dares to hire you anymore.”
“Miss Cox, the Cox family has secretly announced to the industry that anyone who dares to hire you will be openly disrespecting them.”
Cate had just walked out of yet another interview, feeling lost and furious. She had spent so much time and effort on her education but still could not find a job.
What should she do? Transition into another industry?
Honk, honk.
A car next to her honked several times. She did not realize it until someone called out her name. “Cate, it’s been a while.” She looked over her shoulder absent-mindedly. A handsome face poked from behind the window of a Land Rover.
“Joseph? What are you doing here?” She was overwhelmed by surprise and delight to see her senior from when she was pursuing her studies abroad.
“I have an office in this building. I saw you walking out of it and wondered what you were doing here.” Joseph parked his car by the side and gestured to her to come in.
Upon entering the car, Cate replied awkwardly, “I’m here for an interview, but I didn’t make it.”
“Even you couldn’t make it with your qualifications?” He found this difficult to believe.
The corners of her lips twitched. “I’ve fallen out with my family and I’m being accused of plagiarism. My reputation in Melbourne is going downhill…”
‘I don’t believe that you’ll plagiarize others. It should be the other way round.” A smile spread across Joseph’s face. “Well, I’ve just started a new company in Melbourne and am still lacking manpower. Come and join my team.”
She was shocked and touched at the same time. “Aren’t you even a little skeptical of me?”
“I know you’re a fine person of creditable character and I’m well aware of your talents. I had suggested to you before that we should start a business together in Perth after graduating, but you insisted on helping out the family business and staying close to your boyfriend. Are you married now?” he said.
She lowered her head. “We broke up.”
Joseph appeared surprised but quickly comforted gently. “It’s alright. You’re still young and beautiful. I’m sure you can find someone better.”
“Enough talk about me. You’re doing great, huh? I heard you’ve become the top three designers over in Perth and even published several books.” Cate teased with a smirk. “And now you’re trying to conquer Melbourne too?”
“Join my company if you think I’m capable. I need talents like you,” Joseph said earnestly, “I can offer you a high salary. You can also become a shareholder when the business hits the market.”
“Alright, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight to celebrate you becoming my boss.”
Cate certainly did not expect this pleasant surprise. She made a phone call to Shaun. ‘I’ll not be home for dinner. Sort it out yourself.”
Shaun was easily agitated today because others had been secretly mocking the teeth prints on his cheek.
“What is it this time? Don’t be so stupid that you’ll need me to rescue you again. I don’t have the time.”
Again?
A feeling of frustration rocked through Cate. She had been staying home preparing meals in the past few days.
“I’m just going out for dinner with a friend I met while studying abroad.”
Shaun laughed sarcastically. “Oh, so it’s a friend from university this time. Don’t forget how you were abducted to the hotel by your high school friend last time.”
“Whatever. Bye.” She hung up on him impatiently.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Joseph’s eyes upon seeing her angry face. “New boyfriend? Or husband?” She widened her eyes in shock. “No way. It’s just my… Housemate.”
Although Shaun was her legal husband, the man refused to acknowledge that. Therefore, their relationship was purely just for show.
The corners of Joseph’s lips twitched into a faint smile. “It sounded like you were speaking with a partner.”
“Um… Really?”
Cate felt her heart skipping a beat. This was how she normally interacted with Shaun. Perhaps it only sounded like that because they were living in the same house.
It had been a long time since she met Joseph. The two of them enjoyed the evening together and the dinner lasted until 9 p.m.
He gave her a lift and dropped her off at Jadeite Bay.
“Remember to report to me tomorrow morning. I’ve accepted a villa case in the Green Mountain area. You’ll go over to take the measurements tomorrow.”
“Sure.” She waved him goodbye. Her eyes trailed the Porsche into the far distance before she turned around to head to the house.
Coincidentally, she discovered Shaun, dressed in casual loungewear, looking down on her coldly from the steps. Fudge was.
nestled in his arms, looking like she was about to fall asleep.
“Your friend is a man?” The deep furrow between his brows could squeeze a fly to death.
He thought about how he had to endure the poorly-made store-bought food when she enjoyed the evening eating and laughing with another man. Anger surged through him like waves.
“Yup, he’s my senior from university…”
Shaun cut her short. “Cate, let me remind you that you’ve chosen to marry me. You’d better watch your actions even if we’re only in a contract marriage. I don’t want to be betrayed.”
The smile on her face froze. “What are you talking about? I just went out to dinner with a friend. Do you think so poorly of me?”
“Who knows? I’ve only known you for a short time.” The corners of his lips curled into a sarcastic smirk. “Besides, you can’t simply go out for dinner. Don’t forget about your role as Fudge’s sitter. You’re responsible for her as you were the one who made her sick.”
“Fudge is alright now, isn’t she? I think she even gained a few pounds,” she replied through clenched teeth. She would certainly argue with him if he had not saved her life twice.
How silly of her to think that he only looked distant but was actually kind-hearted. This critical tone he spoke in had extinguished the little spark of interest she had for him.
Shaun scoffed. “Exactly, why has she gained weight? You should reflect on yourself. I want you to take care of the cat, not fatten her up.”
Cate was at a loss for words.
Fudge’s growing appetite had become her fault as well.
She almost flew off the handle. “Fine, I’ll feed the cat less food from now on.”
“That won’t do.” What if the kittens inside her became malnourished?
“Well, what do you want, then? Sorry, but I’m not a professional cat breeder,” she said, irritated.
“Me neither. Research it and be more considerate of Fudge. Take her out on walks when you’re free. Don’t only feed her and then let her sleep all day.”
He walked toward the neighborhood park with Fudge in his arms.
Cate pulled a face at his receding silhouette. She wanted to share the joy of finding a new job, but she could not be bothered to speak to him for another second more.
Upon returning home, she started heading to the bedroom to get a new change of clothes. A cold voice rang behind her back.
“lm hungry.”
She looked over her shoulder to see the man sitting on the couch, looking like a hungry pet waiting to be fed.
Cate refused, as she was still annoyed from before. “Sorry, I’m the sitter for your cat, not you.”
She emphasized the last two words. Shaun appeared nonchalant. The comers of his lips twitched into an enigmatic smile. “This is the love you proclaim you have for me?”
Sh*t.
‘What I love is the position of being Nathan’s aunt! Get that clear!’
Frustrated, she opened the fridge to retrieve the baked sweet dumplings she had made last night.
He, who kept his eyes on her silhouette behind the glass sliding door, was exasperated too.