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Hobson stared, momentarily at a loss for words.
Upon learning that Susan was working from home, Isabella grew concerned she might be feeling lonely.
Taking a break at work, she decided to video-call Susan.
Susan answered promptly, her cheerful face appearing on the screen. “Hi, Susan.”
Smiling, Isabella asked, “How have you been these past few days? Are you feeling bored being alone?”
Susan shook her head with a gentle smile. “Not at all. I’ve been reading after work, and Dane comes home early to keep me company. Oh, and Docie stopped by today.”
Adjusting the camera, Susan revealed Docie’s face.
Isabella responded with a polite nod.
After that, Susan turned the camera back to herself. “Tomorrow’s Friday, and Docie wanted advice for the banquet. I gave her a few pointers.”
Isabella nodded and continued chatting for a while before ending the call as her secretary entered her office with new contracts for her to sign.
“Miss Riggs, your fresh juice is ready.”
Seeing Susan set her phone down, Docie pointed at a glass of green liquid on the table.
Susan nodded and drank it in one go, leaving Docie impressed. “Miss Riggs, vegetable juice isn’t as tasty as fruit juice. How do you manage to drink such a large glass?”
Smiling, Susan replied, “I’ve grown to like milder flavors lately, so it suits me. You’ll understand when you’re my age.”
Docie nodded slightly in understanding, observing Susan’s delicate, unchanged appearance despite her pregnancy. She couldn’t help but wonder how far along she was.
Curiosity got the better of her, and Docie asked directly. While Susan never discussed her pregnancy at work, she felt comfortable enough at home to talk about it with Docie. “I’m almost five months along now.”
“It’s hard to tell,” Docie commented thoughtfully.
“Miss Riggs, why didn’t you marry Mr. Patton immediately when you found out about the pregnancy? Didn’t you think you would look even more beautiful in a wedding dress at that time?”
Docie’s questions transported Susan back to when she first learned she was pregnant. Her eyes shimmered with mixed emotions as she replied, “A lot happened between us.
The baby was unexpected, and by the time we found out, we got engaged right away and started planning the wedding.”
“I see,” Docie said.
Noticing the change in Susan’s tone, Docie held back from asking further questions but couldn’t stop thinking about her words.
What challenges did wealthy families encounter in marriages? Why did Susan say the baby was unexpected? Was Susan using the baby to make Dane treat her well?
Susan often felt sleepy at home, so Docie didn’t stay for long. While in the taxi, she pulled out her phone and impulsively searched for news about Dane.
Dane, the CEO of Patton Group, appeared on her screen with an impressive resume, influential social connections, notable accomplishments, and photos from various events.
Docie had never encountered anyone like Dane. His profile felt like a glimpse into an entirely different world, drawing her into a reality beyond anything she had imagined.
She scrolled through the page, occasionally zooming in on photos, until the taxi pulled up to her destination. Only then did she realize how much time had passed while she was absorbed in the webpage.
Quickly closing the page, she paid the fare and headed to her rented apartment.
Today was Friday, the day of the lavish party Susan was hosting for Docie.
The event promised opulence, exclusivity, and an impressive guest list. Since it was held at one of the finest hotels owned by Patton Group, it was only natural that Isabella would be there.
Susan stood at the entrance of the banquet hall to welcome every guest, with Docie by her side. When Isabella noticed that Susan had been standing for a long time, she became concerned that Susan might be feeling tired. She approached Susan with a warm smile and gently pulled her aside.
“Susan, you’ve been welcoming guests non-stop. You must be tired by now. Why don’t you take a little break? I can welcome the guests on your behalf for a bit.”
Susan smiled and shook her head. “Don’t worry, I’m fine. I’ll let you know if I get tired. Just enjoy yourself first.”
Isabella paused, studying Susan’s determined expression. She knew Susan too well to push her further. Susan had helped Docie make a lasting impression on the guests, ensuring they remembered her as Susan’s apprentice.
When the party finally came to an end, the guests said their goodbyes to Susan and Docie one by one. After everyone had left, Susan and Docie walked out of the hotel with Isabella.
“I’ll drive you two home,” Isabella offered, having deliberately avoided drinking at the party for this reason.
Of course, Susan didn’t refuse. She even hugged Isabella gratefully. “Isabella, thank you for being here today.”
Isabella patted Susan on the back. “Anything for you. Now, let’s get in the car.”
Isabella opened the back seat door for Susan, but just as Susan was about to step in, Isabella suddenly grabbed her arm. “Susan, wait!”
“What’s wrong?” Susan asked in confusion, her brows furrowing slightly. She turned and met Isabella’s gaze.
Isabella raised her chin, looking behind her. “Susan, look who’s coming.”
Susan’s eyes widened as she quickly turned around. Across the wide, clean road, she saw Dane in a long trench coat, crossing the street toward them. His presence seemed almost…
Otherworldly, outshining even the bright streetlights that lined the road, Dane’s presence was unmistakable. “Isabella, I’m taking Susan home.”
Isabella could feel the deep love and care Dane had for Susan, and she was truly happy for both of them.
Susan’s ears turned slightly pink, and her face flushed in embarrassment. But she quickly asked, “If you’re taking me home, what about Docie?”
Isabella chimed in, “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of Docie. Actually, I planned to stay at the manor after I drop you off, but since Dane is here, I can just go back to my villa.”
Since the misunderstanding between Elaine and Luka had been resolved, Dane and his parents had recently moved to the manor next to Luka’s.
Dane was still concerned about Isabella driving alone at night. Isabella immediately understood and playfully winked at him, shaking the car keys in her hand. “Dane, have you forgotten how good I am at driving?”
Dane paused for a moment before smiling wryly. Indeed, Isabella’s driving skills far surpassed his. His worry had been unnecessary.
Still, he reminded her gently, “Okay, but drive safe. Send me a message when you get home.”
“Sure, no problem,” Isabella replied with a smile.
After saying her goodbyes to Dane and Susan, Isabella watched as their black Maybach disappeared into the distance. She then turned to Docie with a warm smile. “Docie, please get in the car now. Docie?”
Docie only snapped out of her daze after Isabella called her name twice. She looked away from the luxury car that had become a small black dot in the distance and nodded to Isabella. “Thanks, Miss Patton.”
Isabella watched as Docie got into the passenger seat, a bit confused. Why had Docie been staring at Dane’s car just now? Was she fascinated by the car?
Isabella shook her head, unsure about it.
The following morning, the news made waves in industry circles—Docie had officially been taken under the wing of the Riggs Group’s CEO.
As soon as Docie walked into the Riggs Group building, she immediately felt the warmth from her colleagues. Although they had always been kind to her, today’s welcome felt different.
They were more enthusiastic than ever before.
She greeted everyone before sitting at her desk. Kori, her colleague sitting across from her, pushed a small cake toward her. “Good morning, Docie. I bought this new cake on my way to the office this morning. It’s delicious. You should try it.”
Docie stared at the beautifully packaged cake on the desk. She recognized the logo on the box—it was from a famous bakery known for its exquisite, pricey pastries. She was usually in a rush on her way to the office, often having a quick breakfast and snacking while working. Did Kori give her this cake because she knew her morning habits?
This was the first time Docie had felt such care and attention from her colleagues in the office. It was completely different from when she had been promoted before. Now, they all seemed eager to get close to her and build a connection.
When she was promoted, her colleagues’ congratulations had been polite but felt hollow, their smiles never quite reaching their eyes.
They subtly distanced themselves from her. But now, things felt different. She could sense their genuine desire to connect with her.
Docie quickly embraced this new atmosphere in the workplace. She smiled at Kori and accepted the cake. “Thank you, Kori.”
At that moment, Docie was called into their department head’s office. After receiving her assignments, she returned to her desk, opened her phone, and reviewed the details of the perfume competitions that Susan had sent her the previous day.
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