Chapter 66
Teri suddenly called me.
“Ari, what’s going on between you and Elijah? He got my number today and went off on me.”
Just hearing his name sent a wave of anxiety through me, so I quickly stepped out onto the balcony to take the call.Content is © by NôvelDrama.Org.
“Why was he so angry?”
Teri vented her frustrations. “He claimed that your change must have been influenced by me.”
I was furious. “Doesn’t he realize what he’s done? It’s outrageous that he’s trying to shift the blar
someone else.”
Teri replied, “I told him exactly that. And do you know what happened next?”
I asked, “What did he do?”
Teri sighed. “He called my superior and demanded that I be put on unpaid leave.”
“What?” I was shocked. “He’s really that shameless?”
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Nevertheless, Teri didn’t seem too bothered. “It’s just unpaid leave. I’m not too worried. Actually, I was thinking of taking some time off to travel anyway.”
Hearing this made me feel guilty. Teri was suffering because of me. Despite her nonchalant tone, I knew that if it weren’t for the serious impact on her, she wouldn’t have called. She would have just quietly endured it.
I immediately said, ‘Come stay with me for a couple of days. We need to figure out what to do next.”
Teri hesitated and asked, “Do you think there’s room for me in your new place?”
I was puzzled. “Of course there’s room. There are plenty of empty rooms here.”
Teri paused before asking, “But won’t my moving in affect your relationship with Logan?”
I replied, “What are you talking about? We’re not in a relationship–not at all!”
I was confused. Why did everyone around me assume there was something between Logan and me? Suddenly, I remembered what Lora had said.
“The way he looked at you during dinner was anything but innocent.
This was turning into quite a problem!
I quickly told Teri, “Come on over! You can stay with me. I actually need some company. It feels pretty eerie living alone in such a big house.”
Upon seeing how insistent I was, Teri set aside her hesitation and agreed right away. She promised to pack her things and come over.
I let out a sigh of relief and headed back to the living room.
Logan was still watching TV while occasionally attending to his tasks on his iPad. I took a quick glance at his screen and felt overwhelmed. The world of high–powered elites seemed clearly beyond my reach.
When I came back, he asked, “Who was on the phone? paused for a moment before sharing Teri’s
situation.
Chapter 66
Logan adjusted his glasses and replied calmly, “It’s fine if she stays with you for a while. I’ll be away on a business trip for the next few days, so I won’t be around.”
I felt a bit embarrassed and quickly said, “That’s okay. You don’t have to stay with me if you’re busy. I’ll manage just fine, especially since Terl will be here.”
Logan stood up and walked over to me, exuding a natural sense of authority. I looked up as he approached, and he glanced down at me with a slight smirk.
“You and Teri together? That’s exactly what I’m concerned about. Have you already forgotten what happened last time?”
I muttered, “Last time? What do you mean?”
As I met Logan’s gaze, I remembered the trouble I had caused.
Embarrassed, I stammered, “Well… I admit I didn’t think things through. But at least I got my “” Otherwise, Jocelyn would have moved in and taken everything.”
The more I reflected on it, the more justified I felt in my actions.
Logan adjusted his glasses and asked, “You still think you were right?”
I shot back, “But those are my things and my money!”
-back.
“Fine. It’s all yours,” he replied, reaching out to ruffle my hair. His smile was gentle and understanding, as if he were dealing with a stubborn child.