Jason looked deeply into Corinne's eyes. "You and Jeremy aren't legally married. The wedding you had was just something you did to appease his grandfather. You didn't even invite the important elders to witness the marriage.
"You're actually helping out with his family when you're even his legal wife. One day, they're going to kick you out of the house once they've squeezed every drop of usefulness out of you. Then, you'll be left with nothing."
Corinne finished typing the last word on the document and clicked 'save'. She yawned lazily and turned to Jason. "So you think the only reason I'm helping out the Holdens is because I want a piece of their family fortune?"
Jason shook his head. "Of course, I don't think that. But you're going to be sad after they use you and lose you."
Corinne obviously did not agree with him. "It doesn't matter if they're using me or I'm not legally married to Jeremy. All I care about is to keep the company running so that I can give it back to him in one piece once he's found."
Jason stared at her in silent shock. 'I've forgotten that she's not the type of foolish woman who willingly sacrifices herself without wanting anything in return. She always knows what she's doing and her reason for doing it. That's why she's not afraid of being used by others.'
Technically speaking, he would not call Corinne smart for doing that. Then again, her pureness was what attracted him in the first place.
At that thought, Jason smiled and decided to change the topic. "As long as you know what you're doing. Anyway, I've come to show my support to you on your first day as president of Holden Group. Are you free after work? How about dinner together?"
Corinne took a sip of her mineral water and said ruthlessly, "Nope. I'm not free."
Jason had expected she would turn down his invitation, so he said, "Don't worry. It's not going to be just the two of us. Lucas will be there too. So what do you say?"
Corinne was speechless.
Jason winked at her and said, "Think about it. I can be your driver, carry your bags, or even carry the kids when they're tired."
"I already have a driver."
"So that settles it. I'll pick you and Francine up after work and then we can all pick up the kids."
Not taking no for an answer, Jason got up, waved her goodbye, and walked out of the office.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...