Xo Novel
Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Chapter 29 Cousin-in-law Her apology came too quickly, leaving Abner speechless for a moment. Talking to this woman felt suffocating. “Mr. Robinson, I’ll go check the house first. And I’ll discuss the design plans with you later. I’ll get the renovation team to start working if you’re okay with it.” Abner responded with a faint “Mm” and didn’t look at her again. As Damara left the office, she encountered a woman carrying a cup coffee. of Damara stepped to the side, but the woman dressed extravagantly with heavy makeup, pretended to stumble as she passed by Damara. The freshly made coffee splashed all over Damara’s chest. It instantly ruined her light-colored professional attire, leaving her no longer presentable. Frowning, Damara glanced at the woman with poor acting skills. The woman raised an eyebrow, pretending to be surprised, and covered- her mouth. “Oh, I’m so sorry, miss. Let me find a tissue to clean it up for you.” Damara glanced at her name tag, Adeline. NôvelDrama.Org © content.
Adeline from the Sterling family? Adeline thought that by saying this, Damara would wave her off and 0.00% 12:49 Chapter 29 Cousin-in-law 40 Wouchers decline the help. But Damara stood there and smiled at her. “Sure, that would be helpful. Please get me a tissue and clean me up.”
Adeline’s face froze; she thought she might be hallucinating. When she knew Damara’ was being led into Abner’s office, she found a cup of strong coffee that was darker in color and hard to wipe off. She furrowed her brows, seeing that things weren’t going according to her script. “A tissue probably won’t clean it up.” “Then think of another solution. Or you can buy me an outfit online. I have important work to deal with and don’t have time to go home and change.” Adeline’s face darkened. Couldn’t this woman read people’s expressions? Some people gloated over Adeline’s embarrassment up on the top floor, while others whispered in private. Adeline was a new intern at Robinson Group, and she acted arrogantly within the department because of her connection to the Sterling family. It was said that her cousin Joyce was the president’s first love, someone he couldn’t forget. Adeline took pride in this fact and liked to mention Joyce’s name occasionally. Adeline sneered, “So what if I spilled a cup of coffee? I already apologized. Please don’t push it! Don’t you know the person you just met will be my future cousin-in-law?” Damara found it amusing. As far as she knew, the Sterling family was just moderately wealthy. At least among the well-known noble families of Washington, she had never heard of the Sterling family. 12:49 Chapter 29 Cousin in law 40 Vouchers However, she had accidentally come across some information about the story of Abner and Joyce. It seemed like they were high school classmates. Nobody knew why they ended up together, but Damara wasn’t interested in exploring that. She maintained her smile while subtly changing her attitude. “This has nothing to do with the coffee you spilled. Or maybe I can spill some back on you, and then we’ll be even. How does that sound?”
Adeline was trembling with anger. It was the first time since she came to Robinson Group that someone treated her this way. “You!” She raised her hand to slap Damara. But her hand was caught by Damara. With a bit of force, Damara made Adeline frown. “Let go of me! Security! Where are the security guards?” As she finished speaking, Abner’s office door suddenly opened. Adeline’s eyes lit up, and she forcefully shook off Damara’s hand. However, when Damara saw Abner, she instinctively released her grip, and Adeline lost her balance and fell to the ground. Damara was speechless. She innocently glanced at him as if to say, “This has nothing to do with me.” Adeline was infuriated, her chest heaving with rage. She looked at 12 491 Chapter 29 Cousin-in-law 40 iVouchers Abner with teary eyes. “Abner, you are my cousin-in-law. You…” Her words made the atmosphere awkward. Even some people in the industry were unaware of Abner’s marriage, let alone those outside it: So, in everyone’s eyes, Abner was still single. Since Adeline referred to him as her cousin-in-law, the rumors seemed accurate. Abner had feelings for Joyce and had been waiting for her all these years.