Both Sides of the Spectrum


    “Does that mean you’re tricking her?” I was shocked as I looked at As.


    He looked at me and pinched my nose, saying “You’re clever.”


    “Aren’t you afraid you can no longer do anything about the situation if she works with Atticus?” I


    probed.


    He shook his head. “Do you think Atticus will work with just anyone?”


    I knew As was right. Atticus was a sly fox, no matter who he dealt with. As patted my face and


    said,” If you can’t reach my phone, email me. I can check that anytime. I’m making things look like my


    personal


    affairs so Celine can’t control me.”


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    I knew I’d miss As as soon as he left. I couldn’t imagine how I would manage without him beside me.


    “Remember, secure maximum benefit if there are developments on Atticus’s side. Don’t be so loyal to


    him because he won’t do the same for you. Ultimately, it’s all about interests.”


    I felt somewhat anxious after hearing his words. I didn’t know how long he would be away. However,


    based on his instructions, I suspected he would be gone for a long while.


    “What will you do if Celine does work with Atticus?” I looked at him. I wanted an answer because I


    knew


    Celine and Atticus wouldn’t refuse regarding interests.


    As didn’t answer me directly. Instead, he idly yed with my hair. I asked again, “Is there something


    you want me to do?”


    He smiled at me charmingly and leaned down to kiss me. “Yes, take good care of yourself and stay


    pretty


    while awaiting my return. Also, “feed” me.”


    “Why are you so shameless? I’m serious, As-” Before I could finish, he silenced me with a


    passionate kiss. He was unpredictable yet seemed to always be there for me. His thoughts were


    always a mystery to


    1. me.


    I couldn’t understand him, but he could read me like a book. That was what frustrated me most. I had


    more to say to him but was so tired I couldn’t muster the energy. I fell asleep as soon as I turned over.


    I was still in As’s arms when I woke up. He drowsily looked at me and leaned in to kiss me. Then, he


    mumbled, “I’m so lucky I found you.”


    I was puzzled, asking. “What do you mean by that?”


    He didn’t respond. Instead, he held me tightly. Wey in bed until nine in the morning, then got up and


    had


    Unexpectedly, I ran into Ste at the entrance. We were shocked to see each other but still exchanged


    smiles. Ste asked, “Are you just leaving?”


    “Yeah, I overslept.” I answered truthfully. After all, she hadn’t seen me leave As’s room.


    “Chloe, you’re bing increasingly unrestrained,” Ste taunted me.


    I’ve always been like this. You just don’t know me that well since we haven’t known each other for


    long,” I spoke without revealing my emotions, then asked, “Are you heading upstairs? I won’t keep


    you.”


    “Okay! Yeah, I’m going to see As since he’s leaving for a business trip today,” Ste said.


    I smiled when I realized she was unsure if I was with As. I nodded politely and said, “All right, then.


    I’m


    in a hurry, too.”


    I didn’t wait for her response and walked away. I knew the concierge wouldn’t reveal anything irrelevant


    to people, either.


    I contemted As’s words about Celine working with Atticus when I reached my office. I called Carol


    and asked her to bring me our recent contracts with Atticus. After carefully examining several of them, I


    remembered a few things that made me uneasy.


    Immediately after, I called Adrian to ask if he was at thew firm. Soon after, I went there to meet him. I


    knew I had to be cautious if Atticus was colluding with Celine.