Chapter 45 - 45 44 Life

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45: Chapter 44 Life 45: Chapter 44 Life “Hello? Run out of things to say? Let me tell you, next time you brag to me, make it a bit more believable. Going on about Ms. Lopez, Ms. Lopez, that paragon of virtue and a company president, do you really think someone like you could end up with her?” Sunny Nguyen teased James Brown excitably. “Why couldn’t I? Chief Smith, you’re also calling me in the dead of night, aren’t you?” James responded flippantly. Sunny was choked up by James’s words, immediately replying angrily, “You jerk, how dare you say that? What was with you today?” “What about today?” James had a look of confusion on his face. “Playing dumb, are you? What did you do to me in the elevator today? You jerk, hoodlum, that was so shameful and indecent.” James chuckled, “I say, Chief Smith, you can’t blame me for that. When the elevator was as packed as a dumpling, I couldn’t help but stick close to you, could I?” “But you… you didn’t have to do that.” Her words were quite suggestive, making James’s heart flutter as he laughed and said, “With a beauty like Chief Smith in my arms, it would be unfathomable for me not to react. That’s your charm being too irresistible, you can’t blame me for that.” “Go splash some cold water on your face, you smooth talker.” “Heh heh.” “Ah, you damn rogue, don’t you dare say more. If you keep this up, I’ll really get angry.” Implicitly, she wasn’t truly angry yet. James didn’t tease her further since this was Ms. Lopez’s place. He had heard Gina’s footsteps approaching, and even if she didn’t enter his room, she might be heading to take a bath or something. It wouldn’t be good for Sunny to overhear. “Alright, alright, I’ll stop talking. So, Chief Smith, can you tell me now what the call is really about?” Sunny snorted, stating, “I called to warn you to show me some respect at work. No inappropriate actions allowed, and even our conversations mustn’t be too informal, especially in the elevator. You better not take advantage of me, or I’ll never let it slide.” “Alright, alright, I’ll keep in mind to behave as a subordinate should in the presence of a director. Are you satisfied now?” “That’s more like it. I’m not going to talk any longer, I’m off to sleep.” After that, Sunny hung up with ease, though it seemed like most of their conversation today was idle chatter. Even the serious part ended up being rather trivial. Now, James was genuinely puzzled about Sunny’s intentions. It felt like she was flirting and quarreling with him simultaneously. If she actually fell for him and became clingy, that would spell trouble. Better to steer clear of Sunny Nguyen in the future to avoid bringing trouble upon himself. For someone as beautiful as Sunny, probably more than ninety percent of men wouldn’t refuse a flirtation. But James was part of that other ten percent—not that he didn’t appreciate a beauty like Sunny, but he truly didn’t want to tie himself down to one woman right now. Putting the phone down, James shook out his quilt, then crawled into bed. But before he could lie down for even two minutes, the landline in the living room started ringing. Nowadays, very few households use landline phones since nearly everyone has a mobile. However, Gina still kept one, and James heard Gina’s footsteps as she went to answer it. “Sandra, I’m really at my wit’s end with you, checking on me in the middle of the night…” Hearing this, James immediately got up, knowing he’d soon have to take the call. “Aren’t you annoying? Here, I’ll let him talk. James, Sandra is looking for you.” “Coming.” James answered, walked out of his room to the living room, and took the phone from Gina with a chuckle, “Sandra, you timed your call just perfectly. I just got home. Had you called a moment later, I wouldn’t have been home, and you’d again suspect I was stepsibling-zoned by your sister.” “Wow, brother-in-law, you really are at my sister’s?” Sandra’s voice burst with extravagant surprise. “With your sister, the rich lady, around, I see no reason not to come home every day.” “That’s so lame. How can you two even be together? Even if you are at home, I still don’t believe it.” “Well, I can’t help it, your sister and I just clicked like tortoises to green beans.” After saying that, James felt Gina’s glaring look and immediately realized he had insulted not only Gina but himself as well. “Fine, fine, I’ll just keep suffering then. Oh God, why did you have to fall for my sister? You could just let her stay single, it’s driving me crazy.” Gina had heard everything since Sandra’s voice was quite loud over the handset. She snatched the phone irritably, “You little rascal, what are you talking about?” “Hmph, it’s your fault for getting a boyfriend so early. Mom keeps nagging me because of you. Who else am I supposed to blame? Ugh, I don’t want to talk anymore. I’m going back to being depressed.” Gina Lopez hung up the phone and let out a long sigh of relief, while James Brown chuckled and asked, “Can I complete the mission now?” Gina Lopez shook her head and replied, “No, you still have to stay here for the next couple of days. I know this girl too well, she definitely won’t give up easily. She will surely call again in the next few days, and we need to let her know you’re still here, then she might finally give up.” “It really is troublesome, but okay, I’ll stay for another two days.” After saying that, James returned to his room with a gloomy face. At that moment, Gina really wanted to call James back and ask what that expression meant, but she swallowed her words. Even though she was a beautiful CEO, it didn’t mean every man had to revolve around her. Yet, James’s attitude did strike her quite hard. When she went to the bathroom to take a shower, she unexpectedly found James Brown’s underwear on the washing machine—it was the underwear she had bought for him, and it was dry, obviously unwashed. Sёarch* The Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This left Gina speechless. How could he not wash his underwear right away? Did he actually expect her to wash it while at her parents’ house? She was tempted to just leave it, but the thought of unwashed underwear in her bathroom was too uncomfortable for her. “Oh well, I’ve washed it for him before, and since I still need his help these next few days, I might as well wash it.” Gina consoled herself as she washed the underwear, but she still felt incredibly stifled. The next morning was uneventful until the two met in the bathroom. James entered while Gina was brushing her teeth. “Didn’t you see I’m brushing my teeth? What are you doing coming in here?” Gina glared at him with her mouth full of foam. James stepped back out and said, “Hurry up then, I’m waiting to use the toilet.” Gina frowned slightly. Speaking of the toilet, the idea that she shared the same toilet seat with James really made her uncomfortable. The thought of sitting where James had sat bare-bottomed was incredibly unsettling. But she couldn’t avoid it, and she just had to grit her teeth and bear it. She couldn’t forbid James from using the toilet in her house. After brushing her teeth and washing her face, Gina finally came out, to which James muttered, “I was about to burst,” and hurriedly rushed into the bathroom, slamming the door behind him. Seeing James in such a rush, Gina couldn’t help but feel a little happy. If she had known he was holding it, she would have lingered in the bathroom a bit longer. Once James came out, she stood with her arms crossed and said discontentedly, “Could you please sit down when you use the bathroom next time?” “Sit down? I’m not a woman. Don’t you know men stand up to pee?” He felt she was overstepping by dictating even how he relieved himself. “I don’t care about what you do elsewhere, but here in my house, when you stand… it splashes everywhere and is hard to clean. Could you please be considerate and sit down from now on?” “Ugh, what a hassle. Fine, fine, I’ll sit down next time. Here I am, a real man, reduced to sitting while peeing. What a tragedy.” Gina was surprised at how easily James had agreed, a smile appeared on her face. “Thank you, that will make things easier for me.” “Alright, your rules are too many. It’s best to clear up Sandra’s issue quickly so I can be free. No wonder you don’t have a boyfriend, with all these quirks, what man could stand it?” That comment made Gina roll her eyes, but she was too tired to argue with James. She entered the bathroom to clean the toilet, feeling quite aggrieved that as a CEO, she had to clean a toilet for her subordinate. James stood by the door, watching Gina as she bent over cleaning; her movements had a certain grace. While he was admiring her, Gina suddenly turned around. To cover up that he was watching her, James quickly said with a grin, “Hey, Boss Lopez, if the other employees saw you doing this while I watched, their eyes would pop out.” Gina snorted at him and said, “A boss is also human and has a personal life. I have to do everything at home.” James laughed heartily, “Well, I do feel a sense of accomplishment now. To have a boss serve me for a few days, just thinking about it feels great.” “Hurry up and get ready for work. If you’re late, I’m definitely docking your pay.” “You aren’t gone yet, so why rush?” James remained relaxed. “Just a reminder, although I have a car, I won’t be taking you with me. You need to figure it out yourself, whether it’s the bus or a cab.” James widened his eyes and exclaimed, “Boss Lopez, isn’t that a bit unfair?” “I have no choice. I don’t want to stir up any gossip. I can only put you through this. At most, I can reimburse you for the cab fare these few days.” James huffed and turned back to his room to change his clothes; public transport was too crowded at this time, and he did not want to be late.

Chapter 45 - 45 44 Life

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