Chapter 196

“Yeah, exactly. How much is a thick skin worth? We should all learn from her, go to headquarters, and then… you know.”

“Ah, ah, ah… I’m so jealous. Why am I not a woman? If only I were!”

Reynaldo had already left the data room, leaving behind increasing chaos. Even Manager Zhou, a veteran of the industry, sighed, admitting he couldn't match my cunning tactics in just a few days.

I ignored their howling and wailing, quickly chasing after Reynaldo. Why would he suddenly ask me to work for him, after saying he'd never seek me out again? And if I worked at his headquarters, how could I hide my pregnancy? I’m so annoyed. This man always gets his way.

Reynaldo has long legs and walks quickly. I couldn't catch him, even running. Worried about the baby, I dared not run fast.

As I saw him walking away, I shouted, “Reynaldo, wait!” He continued walking, seemingly oblivious. I held my stomach, shouting, “Reynaldo, wait a minute, I… I have something to tell you…” I was weak and breathless from vomiting earlier and the short chase.

Finally, he stopped, but didn't turn around. Fearing he’d leave again, I quickly caught up, clutching my stomach and panting. Reynaldo stared down at me, his face impassive.

I hesitated before asking, “Um, what exactly did you mean by that?”

“Literal meaning, Ms. Duffy didn’t understand?” Reynaldo smiled faintly, his tone cold.

I frowned. “Are you suggesting I work for you?”

Reynaldo remained silent, confirming my suspicion. I became anxious. “Haven’t you always looked down on me, saying I’m good for nothing but eating, unsuitable for work, utterly incapable? Why do you want me now?”

Chapter 196 (continued)

Reynaldo smirked, leaning closer. “Actually, I don’t need you to do anything. Ms. Duffy just needs to know how to seduce men.”

“Reynaldo!” I glared. “I was being serious.”

“What I said was serious,” Reynaldo chuckled. “I want to see you in my office tomorrow morning at nine o’clock.”

“I’m not going!”

I was anxious and restless. The baby is still young, so it's hard to tell, but in three or four months, my belly will show, and he'll definitely notice. He'll probably lock me up for childbirth, take the baby to my grandmother, and have Kimberly care for him. I don’t want that! The thought alone makes me tremble.

“Not going?” Reynaldo sneered. “Do you think you have the right to refuse?”

“Reynaldo!” I exclaimed. “Why insist on having me work for you? Didn’t you say last night you wouldn't bother me anymore? How can you be so inconsistent!”

Chapter 196 (continued)

“Ms. Duffy is a fraud too, what does it matter if I change my mind?” Reynaldo chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery.

I went crazy, saying firmly, “I won’t go, even if you kill me!”

“Is that so?”

Reynaldo squinted, slowly approaching. His coldness and hostility were terrifying. I cowardly took two steps back.

I watched him cautiously. “Don’t be like this. I feel I’m not capable, and I’ll just cause trouble working with you.”

“Huh!” he sneered. “Why didn’t you think that way when you went to Winston’s company? In the end, you just detest seeing me, that’s all.”

“I didn’t, don’t guess randomly, okay?”

My mind was racing, my tone impatient. Reynaldo stared at me intensely.