Chapter 666 Contentment
Chapter 666 Contentment
When Covi saw the sumptuous gourmet, she was elated.
What a feast!
Annabelle looked at Covi, "I have never treated you for a meal before. I finally get the chance today!"
Covi looked at her and said, "You don't have to do that!"
"It's okay, don't hold back and enjoy yourself!"
"I most definitely will!" Covi said excitedly. As she looked at the table of inviting gourmet, how could she
hold back?
When Annabelle saw Covi's adorable look, she chuckled.
At that time, Alistair suggested to order a bowl of porridge for Annabelle, "If you feel that this is too
heavy, take some porridge!"
"Okay!" Annabelle nodded agreeably.
At that time, Covi sat opposite them and she looked at them with a smile, "President Mu, you are so
thoughtful. Annabelle, you are just so lucky!"
"Don't get blinded by what you see!" Annabelle whispered to her.
Alistair heard that and complained, "Are you saying I am not thoughtful?"
"Not too bad, still acceptable I guess!"
"It seems that I need to up my game a little!" Alistair said slowly.
If anyone were to say that, it would sound normal. But when it came from Alistair, it felt as if it carried a
dirty meaning!
However, Annabelle was used to him and she simply smiled, "Good luck then!"
When Covi looked at them, she bit on her chopsticks lightly and she came to a sudden realization. She
didn't need to find the best person for love, but the most suitable one.
Annabelle and Alistair looked like a perfect complementary.
She smiled and couldn't help but feel the longing towards romance…
While they were eating, Annabelle's phone rang. When Annabelle heard that, she took out her phone.
When she saw the incoming calls, she was stunned.
Damn!
She hadn't been telling Dorie that she came back. Now she must be calling to give her an earful!
"Who is that?" Alistair asked lazily.
"Dorie…" After saying that, Annabelle answered the phone.
"Annabelle, how dare you?!" Right after the call connected, Dorie fumed from the other side. Annabelle
had to bring the phone away from her ears as she was so loud.
At that time, Alistair took the phone away from Annabelle and put it to his ear, "My wife is pregnant now
and she shouldn't put up with noise pollution. We are in Waltz restaurant, if you feel like it, you can
come over!" After saying that, he ended the call and put the phone on the table.
Annabelle could imagine that Dorie must be erupting on the other end!
"Dorie will get crazy!"
"And she will come over here to act crazy!"
Annabelle nodded in agreement.
At that time, Covi sat opposite them and asked, "Should we wait for her before we start eating?"
"There's no need. She wouldn't mind that at all!"
Covi nodded. Although she suggested that, it was obvious that she was trying hard to hold back
herself.
As expected, twenty minutes later, Dorie and Su appeared in the restaurant.
When she saw them eating together, Dorie almost vaporized them with her killing glare!
When Annabelle saw them appearing together, she chuckled mirthfully, "Twenty minutes, you are fast!"
When Covi saw that two persons came, she hurriedly moved aside to give them seats. Fortunately,
there table was a five person seat and it was just nice.
Covi glared at Alistair and slammed on the table, "What do you mean by noise pollution?"
Alistair simply chuckled, "Miss Yang, we are in public here, please be mindful of yourself. When not get
seated first?"
Dorie looked around and sat down immodestly. Su nodded to greet them and sat down as well.
Dorie just wouldn't let Alistair off easily. She glared at him and said, "Alistair, you have successfully
brought your own image to a new low!"
"Is there any chance to raise it back up?"
"No!" Dorie answered assuredly.
"If that's the case, I have no need to explain myself then!" Alistair said nonchalantly.
Dorie glared at Alistair as if she wanted to have a go at him.
At that time, Annabelle looked at them and past her a glass of drink fawningly, "Here, cooldown first!"
Dorie looked at her, "Why didn't you tell me that you came back?"
"It was kind of emergency and I didn't get the time!" Annabelle said that and hurriedly added, "I planned
to look for you this afternoon!"
After Dorie heard that, she glanced over at Alistair and said, "So now everything is okay?"
……
The table was quiet.
Was she expecting more drama?
Alistair looked at her and sit on his red wine. After that, she said, "Miss Yang Dorie, it's not too kind to
show no mercy like this!"
Dorie simply forced a fake smile, "I shouldn't have shown you any mercy right from the start!"
Alistair was a little frustrated. He knew that Dorie was Annabelle's best friend and she had a quick
temper while being straightforward with her words. He knew he shouldn't go at her head on stop after
pondering for a while, he spoke.
"Miss Yang, how is your shop doing?"
Dorie frowned, "What does it have to do with you?"
"It's like this, I saw that your shop this showing potential and I am thinking of investing it for you to start
a franchise!"
Was stunned when heard that, her eyes lit up and widened, "Are you serious?"
Even Annabelle was stunned and she turned her head over and looked at Alistair…
Alistair simply nodded seriously, "I can tell that it would be beneficial if you make it into a franchise!"
"That's for sure. I was the one that came up with the theme and idea of my shop, even the…" When
Dorie was speaking halfway, she paused and it came to a sudden realization. Her smile curled back
down right away, "Don't think that you can bribe me so easily. That is ineffective to me! You have bullied
Annabelle and I will not let you off easily!"
"If you think that I was bribing you, then let's just forget it!" Alistair raised an eyebrow and said
nonchalantly.
The man was definitely baiting her. Annabelle knew him too well!
Dorie's eyebrows furrowed, "No sincerity at all!"
When Annabelle looked at them, she smiled, "All right now, Dorie. I know that you are worried. But let's
talk about it later. Let us to eat first!"
Since Annabelle said that, there was nothing Dorie could say. It was Annabelle's own choice and she
could make no difference even if she was angry.
Actually, the friend wasn't trying to separate them. She was simply pissed with what Alistair did. Now
that Annabelle reconciled with him so easily, she felt that it was unfair.
Dorie was dispirited and she didn't have much of an appetite even as she looked at the gourmet in front
of their eyes.
At that time, Covi was enjoying herself. Right after Dorie arrived, she stopped holding herself back.
Through their conversation, Covi had managed to catch on something.
It seemed that a conflict had happened between the couple. And this friend called Dorie knew what
happened.
At that time, Annabelle recalled something all of a sudden and she looked at Dorie, "By the way, let me
introduce you, "This is Covi, my colleague in the office. This is Dorie, a good friend that grew up with
me!"
When Dorie heard that, she realized that there was a stranger in the table.
Covi hurriedly lowered her cutlery and smiled at Dorie, "Hello, I am Covi!"
Dorie stretched out her hand manneredly and said, "I am Dorie!"
Dorie was giving fair treatment. She didn't show her Rath the just anyone unrelated.
"As for this…" Annabelle looked at Su, "This is Su!"
Covi said smilingly, "Hello, you must be Dorie's boyfriend. You are so handsome!"
……
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When Su heard Covi, he simply remained seated without any emotion.
However, Covi noticed that something was odd… Did she make a mistake?
Annabelle looked at Covi and made a shush gesture. Covi did not quite get it but she still talking and
continued eating.
At that time, Su looked at Alistair and asked, "Are you really serious in investing in our shop?"
He was even referring the dessert shop as ‘our shop', how could there be nothing between them?
Alistair nodded, "I heard from Annabelle that the business was doing great. Since it is showing so much
potential, why hold back?"
Su knew that according to Alistair's current stage and business prospect, he did not have any need to
venture in small scale business. He was simply doing that to get on the good side of Dorie.
Actually, Alistair knew that Dorie was doing it for the benefit of Annabelle. Although she was root
towards him.
When Dorie heard that the topic came back, her eyes lit up. Su was really understanding!
"But… That depends on boss Yang's mood!" Alistair said.
Dorie looked at him, "Alistair, if you want to invest, then be hasty!"
"Does that mean you agreed?"
"Business is business and what happened between you and Annabelle shouldn't be mixed together.
Even if you were to invest, your image in my heart would not be raised!"
Alistair nodded, "So does that mean you agreed?"
"Let me consider!"
Actually, there was no need for any consideration. Dorie would accept it in a heartbeat and do a dance.
Why should she give up on such a golden opportunity!?
If she could turn it into a franchise, then she wouldn't need to worry about her livelihood for the rest of
her life!
With a company like Yun Rui backing her up, it is difficult to not succeed. However, she knew that she
should play a bit hard to get.
She shouldn't compromise with everything just for the sake of money.
No matter what, Annabelle was her best friend.
"Okay, take your time!" Alistair said nonchalantly. The man continued to eat and helped Annabelle to
cut her steak from time to time. He would prepare it meticulously and asked her thoughtfully, "Do you
feel that it's too oily?"
Annabelle shook her head, "It's not to that!"
When Dorie saw how lovey-dovey they were, she wanted to slap herself in regret. Why bother put up
an act? She should accept it right away!
The couple were showing love so publicly and why was she acting up for her sake!?
However, it just doesn't feel right to accept it right away. She continued to eat and considered about it.
Su could tell her thoughts in a glance. The man simply said, "I will send you the shop's turnover and all
relevant details tomorrow!"
Alistair glanced at Dorie and nodded, "Okay!"
Dorie straightened her back and looked at Su, "Have agreed? Who gave you the permission to agree?"
Although she said that, she was secretly cheering.
"I gave myself the permission to agree!"
"But…" Dorie tilted her face and averted her gaze. However, she just couldn't hold her lips from
crawling up.
Although she didn't give her word, everyone could tell that Dorie's anger had subsided.
She was chatting with Annabelle and Covi. Even when Alistair was speaking, she would join in the
conversation from time to time. Although she was still a little rude, at least she wasn't showing enmity
anymore.
The three women had a great time chatting.
Covi and Dorie felt like a long lost friend. Annabelle should have anticipated that. The two of them were
so similar in personality and character. They would most definitely be able to click. The three of them
had even made plans to go shopping.
The lunch was a cheery atmosphere.
Su and Alistair simply drink quietly. They looked at the women and smiled heartily.
After the lunch, they separated.
"Alistair, let me warn you, if you dare to heard Annabelle again, I will never let you off easily! I am not
your employee and I am not afraid of you!" Dorie warned.
Alistair raised an eyebrow, "If I were to invest, you will become into my employee!"
"I…" Now that Dorie thought of it, it was rightly so.
She looked at him and said, "Then I shall keep it simple and manage my own shop. I will never give
you another opportunity to bully Annabelle!"
Alistair was happy that Annabelle had a friend like that.
At that time, he tilted his head and glanced at Annabelle. A smile blossomed on his gorgeous face,
"Now she is the only one that bullies me!"
When Dorie saw them looking at each other lovingly, she smiled and let him off the hook.
Su looked at Dorie and said, "All right, we should get back now. Otherwise they would be overwhelmed
by work!"
Dorie came to a sudden realization and said, "Oh right!" After that, she looked at them and said, "We
shall leave now. Su is our mascot and I have to bring him back. See you some other day!"
"Okay, be careful on your way back!"
Dorie nodded and looked at Covi, "Let's go shop together some other day!"
"Okay, drive safe!"
After that, Dorie and Su left.
The three of them went back as well. Covi sat in the back seat of Alistair's car. After they reached the
company, she went back to work.
Annabelle and Alistair went back to his office.
In the office.
Annabelle sat on the couch and tilted her head to look at Alistair, "Are you serious in investing in
Dorie's shop?"
Alistair sat beside her and asked, "What's wrong with that?"
"You have so many assets. Since when are you interested in such a small scale business?"
Annabelle asked that because she knew that Alistair did that for herself and not for business interest!
Alistair simply said seriously, "Her business concept wasn't bad. It shouldn't be a problem to turn into a
franchise business. Moreover, she has her own dreams and aspirations. She simply needs a person to
give her a push. Most importantly, she is your best friend and I find no reason not to help. Moreover, I
can tell that she is a sincere friend that cares for you!"
It is not easy for a person to have a genuine friend like that.
Annabelle smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, I have grown up together with Dorie. Although we
aren't real sisters, I don't see any difference!"
"Then after I invest on it, do you want to manage it?" Alistair's gorgeous face was so gentle and it could
make anyone scream.
"Me!?" Annabelle pointed at herself.
Alistair nodded, "If that's the case, the two of you could spend more time together!"
"Forget it. I do not have any background on this kind of business!" Annabelle said.
"What kind of background do you need? You just need to sit back and take the dividends!"
"Then isn't that unfair for Dorie?" Annabelle raised an eyebrow and asked smilingly.
"Being the director of a franchise business, I believe that she will feel a great sense of achievement!"
Annabelle chuckled, "Let's leave it to the future!"
"Okay!" Alistair did not continue. Actually, the man's main motivation to invest in Dorie's business was
none other than Annabelle. Business interests were almost not his concern.
Although the concept was not that, it just isn't a scale of business or the same league as Alistair plate.
He preferred jewelry, shares and real estate's businesses.
Therefore, that investment was solely for Annabelle.
The man was trying to set up some assets for her.
"How do you feel? Are you tired? Do you want to rest a while?" Alistair looked at her and asked.
Annabelle found herself a comfortable position and lied in Alistair hug, "A little bit!"
"Then you should rest for a little!"
"How that you?"
"I'll watch as you sleep?"
Annabelle, "… Then how can I sleep peacefully?" Annabelle asked.
Alistair smiled and got back up, "All right then, you rest and I will go and review some documents!"
To his surprise, Annabelle wrapped her arms around his waist and purred, "Do that later, accompany
me for a little longer!"
It was rare for Annabelle to act coquettish. At that moment, Alistair looked at her and he was moved.
After a long pause, he said, "Okay!"
Annabelle smiled and found herself a comfortable position. She didn't know what had gotten to herself
but at that moment, she just wanted to be close to Alistair and wanted his company.
It felt truly wonderful with him by her side!
Alistair caressed her hair and looked at her, "Annabelle…"
"Yes?"
"Do you know what are you doing now?"
"What?"
"You are seducing me!" Alistair said.
Annabelle blushed, "Not at all, I am yearning for your company like a normal woman!"
When Alistair heard that, his heart skipped a beat.
He lowered his head suddenly and kissed her.
Annabelle was in a comfortable and convenient position for Alistair to do anything.
Annabelle did not reject him and she even wrapped her arms around his neck. No matter what would
happen in the future, she knew that everything would be okay as long as they stayed by each other
side.
Alistair noticed that every time he touches Annabelle would turn into a tournament to himself.
Especially right now when he couldn't do anything to her. That feeling was almost driving him crazy.
His well-tanned skin was a little flushed and his breathing got heavy. Even when his eyes were
gleaming in passion, he managed to hold back himself.
"All right, get some rest and I'll go to work!" Alistair said.
Annabelle blushed as well. She could feel Alistair's bodily reaction. The woman nodded.
Alistair caressed her hair and lowered her on the couch. After tucking her in, he stood up and walked
towards his working desk.
Right after he left, Annabelle smiled heartily…
She stole a glance at him and saw that Alistair was sitting in front of his desk. Lowering his head and
reading his documents seriously. She felt that her heart softened slowly.
As Annabelle watched him, she slowly fell asleep.
Due to the pregnancy, she was able to control her sleepiness. However, she managed to get a deep
sleep. Before this, she was a light sleeper. Now, whenever she fell asleep, everything turned to a blank
and there was nothing more important to her than sleeping.
Alistair went for a meeting in the afternoon and he instructed his assistant to buy her fresh milk. He left
it on the desk for her to drink it after she woke up.
When Annabelle woke up, it was already four in afternoon.
Annabelle couldn't help but feel impressed by herself. If she were to continue sleeping, the sky would
turn dark.
When she saw that the office was empty and there was a glass on the table. She knew that it must be
Alistair that prepared for her. Her lips curled up and she had to admit that Alistair had gotten more
thoughtful.
She lifted the milk and took a sip. And she felt that her body was filled with vigor.
Outside.
Alistair was in a phone conversation. As he heard the scalding's over the call, he had a grim
expression, "I understand. I will let anything happen to her and I will do everything I can to save her…"
After hanging up the call, Alistair looked at his phone worriedly and turned his head back. At that time,
Annabelle appeared right behind him.
Alistair's lips curled up gently and he walked to her, "Just got up?"
Annabelle nodded and looked at her, "Nancy's father?"
The smart woman could guess it easily. Since they had decided to tell each other everything, Alistair
did not hide it from her anymore and nodded.
Annabelle pondered for a while and looked at Alistair, "Let's go visit Nancy in the afternoon!"
Alistair was stunned for a while and he said, "There's no need. I can just go myself!"
"Alistair, I am not an unreasonable person. I simply wanted honesty and I didn't ask you to be
heartless. Nancy saved your life and she became like this because of you. Now that she is in the
hospital, it is only normal for you to worry and to visit her!" Annabelle said.
The woman had been with Alistair for the entire day and she had completely forgotten about Nancy.
She hadn't been constant rate towards his feelings. It was only normal for him to worry.
If she was put into his shoe, and have someone put into such a state because they saved her, she
would be worried as well.
That had nothing to do with romance.
When Alistair heard what she said, he simply stared at her.
After a long time, he nodded, "Okay!"
The man felt contended that he could have Annabelle in his life!