Xo Novel
Chapter 845
Chapter 845
Chapter 845
Joie clenched her fists, thinking, wanna kick me to the curb? In your dreams! I’m not someone you can
just use and lose at the drop of a hat!
The next morning.
Brittany descended the stairs to find that Joie had already left.
Outside, Grace and Daniel were busy picking grapes in the yard.
Inside, Brittany was alone in the living room.
She made a quick trip to the kitchen and came back carrying a plate of garden-fresh vegetable salad
and a small bowl of mixed fruit.
After a satisfying meal, Brittany headed to the office.
Upon entering the conference room, she found a man in a dark suit already waiting.
“Ms. Dustin, you’re here,” the man said, standing as Brittany walked in.
She looked at the man’s face, feeling a bit dazed.
His name was Landon.
After the company had found its footing, Brittany had spared no expense to poach Landon, entrusting
him with the company’s operations.
She was no longer involved in the day-to-day running of the business, only dropping by weekly to stay
updated.
Brittany nodded as she took a seat.
Landon passed her a file and reported on the week’s progress, highlighting a few promising projects.
Brittany listened intently, and when Landon finished, he fixed his gaze on her. “Ms. Dustin, I’ve
personally vetted these projects. Take a look at the assessment reports. If you have no objections, I’ll
start the preparations.”
Trusting in Landon’s abilities, Brittany carefully read through the documents, particularly focusing on
one project.
Coincidentally, it was the same project that Landon was most passionate about.
They agreed on a preliminary partnership and set to inspect the project site the next morning.
Landon made arrangements with his assistant for flights and hotel bookings, deciding to bring along a
few trusted colleagues. or Brittany left, he called his assistant again. “This project inspection is crucial.
Make sure everything is arranged meticulously. We can’t afford any mishaps.”
“Understood.”
With a business trip on the horizon, Brittany informed Isaac, intending to return before Grace’s surgery.
While Isaac was somewhat dissatisfied, he understood the importance of Brittany’s work.
Still, he wouldn’t miss any chance to seek compensation!
Brittany was coerced into signing several disadvantageous agreements to preserve her dignity and
recuperate.
The next day, Brittany and Landon’s group headed to Craneville.
Stepping out of the airport after being away from Craneville for so long left Brittany feeling disoriented.
A close friend from Craneville, holding a large bouquet of red roses, was already waiting.
“Bri…”
Her friend Charles approached quickly, enveloping Brittany in a hug. “You finally came back. I’ve
missed you so much.”
Brittany returned the embrace.
Behind them, Landon and his team discreetly observed.
Charles handed the roses to Brittany and asked loudly, “How long are you back for this time?”
“Just here to inspect a project, about three days.”
Charles pouted. “But I’ve missed you.”
Brittany consoled him for a bit, and a somewhat reluctant Charles followed them
Landon remained silent, but after getting into the car, he caught a glimpse of somet Charles’s
prominent Adam’s apple.
Charles noticed Landon’s gaze and flashed a grin. “What’s the matter, never seen a guy who likes to
cross-dress?”
Having been in the business world for years, Landon rarely showed his emotions, but now he was
visibly thrown off. “Sorry.”
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Charles huffed and drove Brittany and her party to the hotel.
Landon and the others retired to their rooms.
Meanwhile, Charles dragged Brittany to his bistro for dinner.
Learning that Brittany and William hadn’t ended up together, Charles expressed his resignation.
“If I had been a woman,” Charles leaned on one hand, “I would never let a catch like William slip away.”