Chapter 90: Abandoning Him for My Junior’s Sake
I didn’t know if Eric heard Levi’s enthusiastic voice through the phone, but his expression visibly darkened. For some reason, I felt a little guilty.
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be at the airport on time tomorrow afternoon,” I told Levi reassuringly.
After hanging up, I looked at Eric; his expression seemed to be getting darker. A displeased frown creased his face.
I cleared my throat lightly. “I’ll be going in first, then. My junior will be back tomorrow, so I probably won’t have time to meet with you for the next two days. But don’t worry, if the launch of my brand goes smoothly, we’ll be reaping hefty profits in the future.”
With that said, I was about to get out of the car when Eric suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. As I looked up, I met his intense gaze, and my heartbeat quickened.
“Is there something else?” I asked nervously.
Eric stared silently at me, that dissatisfied frown still on his face.
“Are you going to abandon me for your junior?” he asked at last.
Abandon him? Where was this coming from?
I stared blankly at Eric, distinctly aware of the burning warmth of his fingertips. I instinctively tried to retract my hand, only for him to hold on even more tightly.
“That’s… quite perplexing to hear, Mr. Flint. We’re friends, so what’s with this talk of abandonment?” I asked in confusion.
Without waiting for his reply, I continued, “If there’s anything you need help with, I’ll definitely offer my aid!”
Of course, such an opportunity might not present itself in my entire lifetime.
I sighed inwardly, but Eric did not respond and continued to stare unmovingly at me.
Again, I said tentatively, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be getting out of the car first. There are still many things I have to prepare for tomorrow, so I have to rest early.”
Something seemed to flicker in his eyes. He finally retracted his hand, nodding calmly. I took this as my cue to get out of the car and dart into the villa.
Before closing the door, I happened to see Eric getting out of the car as well. I didn’t know what he was thinking about, but there was a thoughtfulness to his gaze.
He really had a strange way of thinking. Even if our current relationship was indeed more ambiguous than before, why was he bringing up the topic of abandonment? He made me feel as if I owed him something.
I shook my head, trying to clear away my chaotic thoughts. I then quickly washed up and went to sleep.
The next morning, I finished the design drafts I was working on before glancing at the time and realizing that it was about time to head to the airport.
Not long after arriving at the airport, I saw a fashionably dressed blond man wearing sunglasses walk out.
When Levi saw me, he waved excitedly as he dragged his suitcase over to me.
“Long time no see, Jane!” he called out.
Before I could say anything, he suddenly reached out and gave me a giant hug. I almost suffocated in his embrace and hurriedly tapped him on the back.
“Alright, no need to be so enthusiastic,” I said in a strangled voice. “If you hug me any longer, I’m going to pass out!”
Levi chuckled before finally letting go of me. “I was just too excited to see you, Jane. Oh, that’s right! I’m hungry, so how about we have…”
I nodded and instructed the driver to send his luggage to my house. I then led Levi to a restaurant where I had made reservations.
During our meal, Levi asked why I had suddenly returned to the fashion industry, so I briefly explained the situation to him.
After hearing my story, Levi angrily slammed a hand on the table.
“Jeremiah went too far!” he yelled indignantly. “You wouldn’t have left the studio all those years ago if not for him, yet he dares to treat you this way! If I ever see him later on, I’m definitely going to give him a beating and show him who’s boss!”
His words brought a laugh out of me.
“Why would you beat him up?” I asked in amusement. “Wrongdoers will always get their just desserts, so even if we don’t do anything, he’s not going to be able to swagger around for long.”