Chapter 1755

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A few minutes passed, and Thelma's heart, which had been racing, finally began to calm down. She had just... Her heartbeat was still fast.

Charles' gaze seemed to hold some kind of magic, making it hard for her to look directly at him. His palm felt unusually warm.

Thelma bit her lip, trying to keep herself from thinking any further.

She was now Charles' employee. She couldn't let her thoughts wander, nor could she cause him trouble.

Everyone had a little too much to drink during dinner.

This collaboration had gone exceedingly well. The employees who had come with Joe were all in high spirits. When they first arrived, everyone was nervous, afraid of making mistakes. However, everything was perfectly done.

On the way back to the hotel, Joe pressed his temples.

One of the assistants asked quickly, "Do you need anything to help with the hangover, Mr. Martin?"

Joe shook his head, "No, I'm fine."

He hadn't drunk much. The alcohol wasn't enough to get him drunk, but his lack of sleep over the past few days was giving him a headache. Besides, he didn't want to wait. He wanted to go back to Jipsburg.

"Mr. Martin, I think the person blocking the road up ahead is Beata," one of the employees in the front passenger seat said, surprised to see the striking woman standing by the roadside.

Beata's impact on the collaboration was unforgettable, leaving a deep impression on everyone. A single glance at her was enough to leave anyone spellbound.

Beata had thought Joe would ask Lucas to stop, but he said nothing. Lucas kept going, and the car simply drove past Beata.

Beata watched as Joe's car passed right before her, and a wave of disappointment hit her hard.

Earlier, at the dinner, Joe had completely ignored her. She could confidently say she had been the most striking woman in the room Countless men had been drawn to her, unable to look away. Yet Joe hadn't spared her a single glance. A few seconds of attention would have made her feel her effort in dressing up was worth it.

She had hoped to catch his eye at the dinner, but he barely noticed ber. So, she had come here to intercept his car, hoping for a different outcome. But once again, she was completely ignored. '

She couldn't help but question if Joe was even truly a man. Other men couldn't take their eyes off her, yet Joe treated her as if she were some kind of threat, not sparing her even a glance.

She noticed the person in the passenger seat talking to Joe, but the car didn't stop, making it clear that Joe didn't want to acknowledge her.

It was a first for her-this kind of humiliation. She remembered ē boasting to Basil Fuller over ten days ago that she would win Joe over. She hadn't anticipated that Joe wouldn't fall for her usual tactics.

"I refuse to believe there's a man I can't conquer," she muttered through clenched teeth.

After saying this, she immediately called Basil. "Mr. Fuller, I've decided to go to Jipsburg."

...

Skylar had just finished work and was about to head home when her phone rang the moment she stepped into her car.

"Miss me?" Joe's voice came through the line.

Now quite adept at responding to such playful remarks, Skylar smiled and replied,

"I was just thinking about you."