Chapter 132
Just because I’m drunk doesn’t mean I’m stupid.
“Heston is a cheater. An asshole. A complete piece of shit.”
Henrik chuckled at my words, his chest shaking with laughter. “That’s right, that’s right. Heston is an asshole. Congrats on leaving him.”
Wendolene nudged Heston’s waist. Tonny, don’t just stand there–go get her back.”
She’d heard from her cousin that the new project would be a guaranteed success with me on board..
No way she was letting money slip through her fingers.
Besides, if I got back with Heston, she had a million ways to kick me out again.
“Give me my wife back.”
Hennik set me down on the booth and stood up
He was taller than Heston by at least an inch. His towering figure cast a shadow over him.
“Dude, what makes you think you can still call her that?”
Then, he threw a solid punch right into Heston’s jaw.
Wendolene screamed and rushed over. “How could you just hit someone like that?!“%
Henrik sneered. “Stay–out of this, or I’ll hit you too!“%
Heston clutched his bruised jaw and glared at Henrik.
“You just wait!”
He and Wendolene staggered off, supporting each other.”
Henrik watched them go with a cold expression, He’d been itching to beat that asshole up for a long time.
Shaking out his hand, he turned to me. “You okay?”
I grinned. “Hank, you looked really damn hot just now.”
Henrik laughed, his whole face lighting up.”
When I woke up, the room around me felt unfamiliar
Last night, I went drinking with Henrik. After getting wasted, everything went black.
I instinctively lifted the blanket to check–nothing seemed off.
“You’re up. Slept well?”X
Henrik walked in wearing loungewear, placing a glass of water on the nightstand.
“You got drunk and clung to me all night, so I brought you home. My placekeeper changed your clothes, don’t worry.” Noticing my tension, he reassured me with a gentle smile.
“I called your parents, too. They know you’re safe.”
So thorough?%
I took a few sips of water.
“What happened last night? Did Heston show up?”
Henrik let out a small laugh. “He mistook me for some… special service worker. I beat him up.”
I frowned. “Are you okay?“%
“I’m not that weak. Don’t forget, I used to protect you.”
But back then… Heston protected me, too.!!
He once told me he’d never let me get hurt.”
Sensing my mood shift, Henrik walked out and came back with a bag.
“Get dressed and come eat breakfast. I’ll drive you to work after.”
He even closed the door behind him.
Inside the bag was a white dress and fresh undergarments. The fit was perfect.”
When I stepped out, Henrik was in the kitchen making breakfast. His eyes flickered when he saw me.!!
“It suits you.”
I tugged at the hem of the dress. “How’d you know my size?“% He looked pleased with himself. “I asked your mom last night.”
On the dining table, he’d set up breakfast for two.”
He sat across from me
The food’s surprisingly good–who knew he could cook?
“Hey, Hank, where’s your girlfriend?“)
Henrik didn’t look the least bit surprised by my sudden question,
“Yvonne, if I had a girlfriend but still brought you home, wouldn’t I be just like that asshole? The truth is, I’ve been single all this time.“il
“No one caught your eye?”
“I did meet someone. I’m working on getting her to like me.‘
He held my gaze, his eyes burning with intensity
I swallowed my food and smirked. “Oh? A guy like you still hasn’t won her over? Must mean she’s got pretty high standards.”
Hennk’s expression softened. “No, I’m just not good enough yet. But I’ll work hard to be.“%
After breakfast, he drove me to work.
As I stepped out of the car, I could already hear the office gossip spiraling out of control.
Looks like I’d have to keep my distance from Henrik at work, or the rumors would never stop.
I didn’t care much, but I didn’t want to drag him into it.X
The moment I stepped into the office, I switched into workaholic mode.
Heston didn’t know I’d joined VerdantCore Technologies yet.
When he found out, his reaction would definitely be priceless!!
