Loveless Marriage

"Nothing much. I just wanted to know if you're free tomorrow. One of my friends booked a cruise for a party tomorrow night, but I don't know many people here. So I was just wondering if you could be my companion?"

Isabella's expression slightly changed.

Female companion?

They had only met a few times, and they couldn't even be considered friends. Moreover, there was such a huge disparity in status, yet he asked her to be his girlfriend?

Isabella couldn't figure out, but she wasn't stupid either. Someone like Shawn must have met numerous excellent women. How could he even fall for her?

However, with the roses, it was hard for her not to misunderstand.

After thinking for a second, she smiled calmly: "It was my honour to be your companion. Unfortunately, I'll go to Leeds for a business trip tomorrow, and I cannot cancel it. I am truly sorry."

"Business trip? Such a pity. If I had known it earlier, I would have told Mr. Smith about this." Simons wasn't angry at all, he just smiled and said: "After you returned, I'll be back to London. I don't know when we will meet again. But I'm really glad to you who are so talented, Miss Jones, so this trip is not in vain."

Holding her phone, her eyebrows twitched, and her tone remained polite as she said: "Mr. Simons, I am just a small manager. You've saved many dying enterprises in Brighton, how can you call it in vain? You are also a big client of our Benton, and I believe we will meet again soon.""

During the past few years, she had learned a lot of pleasantries to deal with such bosses. However, she hated this very much, which made her disgusted.

It was really tiring to getting along with such shrewd people.

"Alright, I'll see in London." He chuckled, who seemed very happy.

"Sure, I'll definitely visit you when I go to London."

After chatting for a while, he finally hung up.

Isabella put down her phone, and her expression immediately became serious.

She was now certain that this Shawn was intentionally getting close to her. But what exactly was his intention?

She had neither money nor power. Although she had a pretty face, even his secretary could easily defeat her. What's more, there were numerous ladies he could met in the upper class.

Even if he had a different taste, with his status, he really needn't to find a divorced woman, right?

Isabella pondered for a while with her brows furrowed, and finally stopped thinking when she found herself couldn't understand it. Suddenly, she thought of another worrisome matter.

She casually said that the business trip was on tomorrow as to reject Shawn. What should she do for now?

"Holy s*it! If I knew it earlier, I should just said that I had a date with someone else." Feeling a bit headache, she patted her forehead.

But she had no time to regret. She then hurried out the door to arrange her work.

At this moment, in a luxurious hotel suite, a man put down his phone, slowly stood up, and walked towards the balcony. Under his loose white shirt, there was a thin and tall figure with broad shoulders and a thin waist.

"Mr. Simons, there isn't any wine party tomorrow. Why did you lie to Miss Jones? Aren't you afraid that she may really agree?" The secretary behind him asked politely.

His slender fingers rested on the railing. Compared to his usual calm and gentle appearance while he was working, his lazy aura now was more distant and cold.

"How hard could it be to throw a temporary wine party? If she really agrees, then everything would be on plan, but...

"

After that, he narrowed his eyes slowly. Then he continued with a playful smile, "She seems to be more vigilant than I imagined."

The secretary smiled. "A woman who can get ahead in the workplace shouldn't be that simple. But since you've personally called and sent flowers to her, she would definitely guess what you meant, right?"

"If I didn't do it explicitly, would she think about it real hard? If she were a normal stupid woman, I won't waste my time on her. "

The secretary frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "But she isn't your goal. She's already divorced, so she may not be of much use. It's not worth it if you waste too much time on her."

Looking into the distance, Shawn still remained expressionless after a few seconds of slience.

"Whether it's worth it or not, I know what I'm doing right now. Keep an eye on Benton. Don't lose any contact with it".

The secretary nodded without any hesitation, "Sure."

...

At night, Isabella directly drove to the hospital after work.

Luke was also in the ward.

Isabella was startled to seem him here, and she asked, "Luke, why are you here?"

Luke smiled. "I came to visit Mrs. Jones on the way home."

Rachel walked over and smiled as she put her arms around Isabella's leg.

Isabella gently rubbed her head, then looked at Diana on the bed, asking, "Mom, are your feeling better now?"

Diana had probably got bored staying here. Afraid that Isabella would leave her in the hospital again, she hurriedly urged her: "Better, I'm really better now. I'm not disabled yet, but you let me stay on bed everyday. I was just about to let Luke go through the discharge procedures for me, and you came right on time."

Isabella didn't refuse this time. She said: "You'll be discharged tomorrow. Just stay here one more night."

"No, I'll go home tonight anyway." Diana was stubborn as a kid. She lifted her quilt and got out of bed, "If you don't let me, then I'll go by myself."

She felt too bored staying here, and since Isabella was pregnant, she couldn't be ease while she was home alone.

Isabella had no choice but to anxiously hold her down, nodding her head, "Okay, okay, you lie down for a while longer. I'll help you go through the discharge procedures."

Luke couldn't help but laugh: "You just got here, stay with your mom and I'll take care of it."

"I'll go with you." Isabella didn't want to make him any trouble.

"No. It won't take long. Have a seat." Luke gave her a gentle look then walked out.

Watching him leave, there was a deep sense of guilt flashed past Isabella's eyes.

She stroked Rachel's soft hair, thinking that she must confess to him after she went back from Leeds. If not, she would never be able to do so in the future. After completing the procedures, Diana impatiently got off the bed to get dressed and was about to leave. Seeing that, Isabella pulled a wry face. She had only stayed in the hospital for three days, and this was a private hospital was full of delicious food and drinks, how could she feel bored?☐☐☐☐☐