Chapter 35

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

However, the father-daughter duo were counting on me to help them with their financial problems. Hence, they should not be targeting me.

I immediately recognized them as Ken’s bodyguards and heaved a sigh of relief.

I smiled as I watched them carefully taking pictures of me and sending out texts. I knew what they were up to.

Ken must have sent someone to follow me.

I thought he did not care who was funding me or that he did not want to know about my date with Mike. He must be lying. Otherwise, he would not be so jealous.

I sipped my juice with a smile on my face.

However, Ken was so angry when he received the photos that he almost dropped his phone!

He thought I was smiling because I was dating Mike.

In fact, it was not only Ken. Mike misunderstood me too.

When he saw my sweet smile, he said, “Are you touched by me too? Since you are in such a good mood, why don’t we go to the hotel for a few drinks after dinner?”

There was a hint in his words, and he could not wait to get closer to me.

However, I shook my head and firmly refused. “I’m afraid I couldn’t keep you company. Let’s call it a day for today’s dinner.”

With that, I took my handbag and was about to leave.

I understood who was the most important to me. I could not agree to Mike’s request and make Ken, who has been watching me, sad again.

Mike frowned and stopped me. He looked confused and worried. “This contract has not been signed yet! Aren’t you short of an investment?”

I put on an apologetic expression and placed a card on the table. “I will treat you to today’s meal, but I don’t want to use your favor as a bargaining chip.”

Mike was a little regretful. “Elena, did I say something too hasty and scared you? Actually, we could take it slow. Besides, I did not invest because of you. Your project is really good!”

I shook my head. “Thank you for your love and selfless help. We could be very good friends.”

Mike felt that I was thinking of someone else. He smiled bitterly. “I think there is another reason. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have rejected my investment.”

I nodded in embarrassment. “Yes, I was afraid that he would misunderstand.”

I did not have to tell him as Mike had already guessed who I was talking about. He knew that he and Ken would not be able to compete, so he let me go.

However, he shouted at me defiantly before he left. “Elena, I couldn’t accept this. One day, you would see me!”

I was stunned. I felt like I let someone else down.

However, my heart belonged to Ken, so I had to say no.

Although I said no to Mike’s investment, it did not mean I gave up on the project.

After some thought, I drove to Maria’s Hospital to find Catherine.

I helped Catherine convinced her father and made her happy with her lover.

At that time, she said she owed me a favor and told me to look for her when I was in trouble.

As soon as she saw me coming to the hospital, she ran over enthusiastically. “Elena? What are you doing here?”

She then touched my body worriedly. “Are you still recovering from your illness?”

Her kindness warmed my heart. I said gently, “Don’t worry. I’m not here because I’m sick. I am here because I want you to make an investment.”

I took out a box of exquisite foundation from my bag and gave it to her to try, “This foundation is not only a cosmetic. It contains herbal ingredients that can make a woman’s skin glow from the inside out. You can also use the formula inside for beauty or medical treatments,” I added.

As expected, Catherine’s eyes lit up when she heard this.