Chapter 373 How Unpleasant To Speak

Rachel was able to guess it was none other than Celia's stepmother who was spitting out curses. From what Celia had told her, she knew that woman had a filthy mouth.

"Let's go, Rachel. I am sorry you had to hear that. I will treat you to a good meal and make up for this." In fact, Celia had no desire to have dinner there. After all, Bertha would never allow her to have an enjoyable time. How could she expect a peaceful meal? No! She was determined to leave and take Rachel elsewhere.

Understanding how bad the situation was, Rachel nodded her head. Just when she was about to ease the atmosphere by asking about the food they would eat, the door was pushed open.

Grim-faced, Bertha came to their view. Without even glancing at Rachel, she turned to Celia and said, "I've arranged a blind date for you. Change your clothes and wear something proper."

"A blind date?"

Celia shouted in disbelief. "I am not going!"

Bertha glared at her. "You have no right to say no. You didn't have a boyfriend. Did you expect to live with us for the rest of your life? I am sorry, but we can't take this nuisance any longer!"

Celia couldn't help retorting, "First of all, I have a boyfriend. And didn't you taunt me for having found a rich boyfriend? How did you forget it all of a sudden? Do what you want, I am not interested in this blind date!"

Bertha sneered and said, "A rich boyfriend? He is probably playing with you. It is nothing but a time pass for him. Don't waste my time. Get ready for the date I have planned for you."

All this while, Rachel chose to remain quiet. After all, this was a family ma

it. I'm a businessman and will never do business if there isn't any profit."

Rachel couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Marcus asked you for help. Did he give you any reward? You were more than willing to give Dylan a job. Why am I an exception?"

"Marcus is different."

Noticing the confusion in her eyes, Jack pinched Rachel's chin and continued, "He is just a friend. I don't want any favors from him. But you are my woman!"

On seeing her surprise, he went on, "So tell me, what do you think of this deal?"

His tone was seductive and Rachel flushed red.

He hugged her and his lean body was pressed against hers. Rachel clearly felt the heat emanating from his body to hers.

She wanted to push him away, but on a second thought, she raised her hands and caught his neck. Leaning forward, she whispered, "If the job is done well, then you won't have to worry about the reward. I am more than willing to pay for it."

Jack was about to say something, but before he could open his mouth, she changed the subject. "Until my job is done, I recommend you sleep in the study."

"What?"

It was Jack's turn to be surprised.

She took a few steps backward and said, "I don't believe in paying in advance. I am sorry."

Disappointment reeked through his face when he realized his plans had backfired. He instantly regretting asking for a favor.

On the second day, when Rachel arrived at the hospital, she didn't see Celia anywhere around. When she inquired, she learned Celia had asked for a leave. As soon as she got back to her office, she dialed Celia's number. "What's wrong? Why aren't you here?"