Chapter 282
"Laura Miller gave a wry smile. ""Maybe he's relieved he finally got rid of me.""
""Forget about him. There are plenty of good-looking guys in New York. Look, a real catch just walked in, and he's checking you out,"" Cassie suggested, nodding towards the door.
Laura Miller looked over her shoulder to see a handsome man in an expensive black leather jacket with long legs fit for a model, turning away and leaving his silhouette behind. He was flanked by a couple of associates who looked like they were hanging on his every word.
""Is he that handsome? That's a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it?""
Cassie blinked. ""He's pretty handsome. He even gives Joseph a run for his money.""
""I'd say he's incredibly good-looking,"" Laura Miller said with a light chuckle. Although she was nursing a fresh heartbreak, it certainly didn't stop her from appreciating a real catch.
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Upstairs in the private suite.
The general manager of Ocean Blue Group, Justin, carefully poured a glass of wine for Michael, closely observing the expression on his face. ""Michael, the woman you were eyeing at the entrance, the one in the beige sweater, is our company's newly hired Senior Formulation Chemist, Laura Miller.""
""So she's with our company.""
A playful smirk crossed Michael's lips. ""The one sitting across from her must be her friend, then.""
""Yes.""
Michael swirled the glass in his hand. ""I think I know where I need to go later. Find a way to invite Laura Miller and her friend here.""
Justin hesitated, ""Michael, Laura is a rare talent in the industry.""
""Don't worry, I'm not going to make trouble for her. It's her friend who crossed my brother."" Michael's tone was casual. ""Just be discreet, and don't startle them.""
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At 8:30 p.m.
After a lengthy chat, they were about to head out to catch a movie when Laura’s phone rang. It was the general manager of her company. ""Reviewing formula sheets at this hour? Alright, I'll be there shortly.""
""Are you ditching me?"" Cassie raised an eyebrow.
""Can't help it. Justin mentioned that Michael was inspecting the office today. He brought up my latest beauty product research and wants me to report to Michael now,"" Laura groaned, feeling overwhelmed. ""We don't cross people like Michael; Jude's Family holds a top-four prestigious status in New York, just as intimidating as the Hernandez family.""
Cassie rolled her eyes. ""Feels like New York is just brimming with high society.""
""Literally. The Miller family stands out in Madison, but we're small fry compared to these New York tycoons,"" Laura shrugged. ""You head on out.""
""Are you sure you'll be ok? Do you want me to come with?""
""No need. Trouble or not, I can't keep dragging you into this; I've done it enough already."" Laura waved her off and hurried away.
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At 11 p.m.
""Is this Miss Brooks? Your friend has had too much to drink. Could you come pick her up?""
""And you are?""
""I'm the general manager of her company.""
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