Chapter 0063
“Sorry, I’m working,” Suzy replied without a hint of hesitation.
The blunt rejection caught Desmond off guard, even though he’d half–expected it.
Taking a couple of steps closer, Ire tried again, a bit more pleading. “Miss Frost, it won’t take long–just the time for a quick coffee.”
“I don’t drink coffee.
“…Alright, we could grab something else?”
“I don’t drink anything, actually. Just water.” She walked over to the water cooler, filled a and downed it in front of him. “And as you can see, I’ve just had some, so I’m not thirsty.”
cup,
Suzy was well aware she was being difficult, but she didn’t care.
If Dylan himself didn’t interest her, why would she be interested in his lackey?
Besides, Desmond wouldn’t be approaching her without Dylan’s orders. She figured he must be sulking after failing to sway Claude; who knew what scheme he’d cooked up now.
Whatever it was, she had no time for it..
Desmond looked as if he might cry. “Miss Frost, honestly, I have no other motive. I just want a private word.”
“About what?” Suzy let out a small laugh. “We’re hardly close, Mr. Hill.”
Desmond had tried every polite angle, and still, she wasn’t budging. Desperation finally edging his voice, he said, “Miss Frost, can you not spare me even a little courtesy?”
Her smile remained, but her eyes turned icy. “Courtesy? You ask, and I’m just supposed to comply?”
Truthfully, she had no time to waste in mindless conversations with Dylan. That plot of land was crucial for the Harlow Corporation, especially for Claude, who had just taken over. Yet, for her sake, he had turned down Dylan’s offer, and now she needed a way to make up
for it.
Yes, she could easily “fix” things by agreeing to meet Dylan, accepting his terms, and trading herself for the land. But even if Claude could accept such a move, she couldn’t respect herself for doing it.
“It’s just a piece of land. If we lose this one, there’s always another. The last thing I want is to be tangled up with Dylan again.”
With her intentions made clear, Suzy figured Desmond would finally give up.
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After all, people had their pride.
But, to her utter shock, he didn’t.
Instead, he did the unthinkable–dropping to lids knees in front of her and Claude.
For a moment, Suzy was speechless. “Are you seriously the same straight–laced Desmond I know?”
The Desmond she was familiar with was always reserved and stole, possibly influenced by Dylan’s own icy demeanor. Yet here he was, this six–foot–something man, kneeling before her without a hint of embarrassment.
Desmond looked up, unfazed by her reaction. “Does this show enough sincerity?”
Truth be told, Desmond hadn’t wanted to go this far.
But Suzy was proving impenetrable, and the more resistant she became, the might
disappointed Dylan grew in him. If Desmond couldn’t succeed in talking to her, he might very well be shipped off to some remote corner of South Allica.
Kneeling seemed like the last card to play. Surely, she could spare him a few minutes now –it would be heartless not to.
Besides, for the past three years, he had treated her well. Despite Dylan’s coldness, he’d always shown her respect, addressing her with deference as “Mrs. Wright.”
Suzy sighed, giving in. “Alright, you have ten minutes.”
“Thank you, thank you!” Desmond scrambled up, relieved that his plan had finally worked.
They met across from Harlow Corporation, at a café called Crossroads.
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