Chapter 359 Attending The Engagement Ceremony

Hearing his taunt-filled words, Rachel blushed and said, "I won't do that again. This is the last time."

"Okay. Put down the note. I'll sign it later." The director raised his hand and knocked on the desk. This signified that he was done speaking. However, just when Rachel turned around to leave, he called her back. Pretending like something urgent had come up, he said, "By the way, there is an exchange meeting in Brookmount City next week. I planned to go there myself, but with my packed schedule, I can't manage it."

She clearly knew he was lying.

He was just lazy to attend it. Even though she despised him with all her heart, she nodded her head and said, "I'm free next week. I am more than willing to fill the slot."

He always got his way. He was aware Rachel wasn't the type of girl who would refuse to anything. Hence he constantly took advantage of her, overworking her.

"Okay, that's good."

Once she was out of his sight, Rachel rolled her eyes. Like a deflated balloon, she sat on her work chair and texted Jack. Then she tidied up the medical records scattered on the table. By the time she was done, Jack was there.

As soon as she got into the car, she began to complain profusely. "Thanks to you, I went to ask for leave and now I am stuck with an exchange meeting in Brookmount City next week." Disappointment was evident in her tone.

"How long?" Jack asked.

She shook her head and said, "I don't know yet. I haven't seen the meeting agenda."

Seeing the depressed look on her face, Jack raised his hand and gently rubbed her head. With a smile, he suggested, "I

he felt a burning sensation. Even without looking at herself in the mirror, she knew that her face must have been flushed.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, she said, "I'm sorry. I feel a bit unwell so I will get going. Once again, congratulations on your engagement."

After saying that, she left the spot. She didn't even bother to glance at Jack. In her hurry, she forgot her jacket behind but she wouldn't go back to take it. Once she was outside, she felt relieved at leaving behind all the hustle-bustle. The ominous wind was freezing her, but she continued to walk.

The hotel was located a little far away from the central of Ninwell City. Almost everyone came here by their own car. She couldn't expect to catch a taxi there. Standing there for a while, she wondered what to do. She had no courage to go back in and get her coat. Just when she was thinking about this dilemma, she saw Jack stepping out of the hotel, her coat in his hand.

His lips were pursed and the displeasure he felt remained undisguised. He walked past her and went straight to the parking lot.

She almost wanted to call his name, but his ice-cold face stopped her.

A trace of bitterness appeared on her face. 'Is he planning to leave me stranded here?' she couldn't help but wonder. She rubbed her arms, hoping that would warm her up. Suddenly, Jack slammed the brake and stopped the car right in front of her. He rolled down the window and said, "Get in the car!"

The sky was dark. It was bereft of any light. One couldn't even spot the moon. The despair she felt in her heart was reflected in the weather.