Chapter 4

Chloe's POV:

As soon as they got home, my sister Betty came up and asked, "Sister, what happened to your face?"

Hearing this, my mother immediately came over and asked anxiously, "Who did it? Is it your father?"

"Mom, I was slapped twice, but I slapped back twice!" When i saw my mother's distressed look, pretended to be relaxed.

"Don't take it to heart, Chloe. Your father must have listened to Charlotte."

Mom, are you trying to say that my dad hit me for a reason? Can forgive him?

I threw the ice bag away angrily and said, "Mom, Rob has never cared about you for so many years. Why are you still speaking for him? You have nothing to do with him now. You are strangers, and you are not as good as strangers. You are enemies!"

That was how my mother was. She was weak and had no idea what to do. The father was her god. Although they had divorced for many years, Rob was still her husband in her heart.

That was what I hated most

"He is your father after all." My mother's voice was very low.

Seeing such a weak mother, I felt sad and softened my tone. "Mom, I'm tired. I'm going back to my room to rest."

I entered my room in frustration, my face burning with pain. Fortunately, it was the weekend tomorrow, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to go to work.

knock knock knock...

A few minutes later, the door was knocked twice, and her mother's voice came in.

"Chloe, I forgot to tell you just now. Mom's good friend introduced you to a University professor. Your face is not convenient now. I'll arrange for you to meet next week!"

Ever since my ex-boyfriend cheated on me, my mother has been looking for someone to introduce me to. Once I object, my mother will start to shed tears and force me to meet her.

A week later, I sat in a very romantic restaurant, waiting for for someone to be introduced by my mother's friend.

At seven o'clock, a man in grey trousers, a white shirt, and gold-rimmed glasses sat in front of me.

"Hello, my name is Hank Cruise. I'm 29, and I'm a teacher in college now." His opening words were simple and clear.

I looked him up and down, raised my chin and said, "I have a few questions for you."

The person in front of me looks very gently. I don't have a bad impression of him for the time being.

It's just that I don't like this kind of date. I came here just to make the Sophia feel at ease.

So I thought I had to say something to stimulate this man and let him take the initiative to leave.

"By the way, let Sophia know that don't introduce me to all kinds of men in the future."

"Go ahead. As long as i can answer, I will." Hank smiled, revealing two rows of white teeth.

"Do you have a real estate?" I glanced at him.

The people who could afford to buy a house in this city were all from wealthy families or particularly high salaries.

It was actually very difficult to buy a house in the city with the salary of a professor.

I guessed that he couldn't have a house, so I deliberately made things difficult for him.

This question made Hank smile. "I'm living in a two hundred square meter."

I was stunned and thought, "It must be a property with a particularly bad location or a very bad environment."

I immediately asked, "Do you have a Mercedes?"

Hank's smile deepened. "My car is a Land Rover now. If you like Mercedes, I can change it in the future!"

I was stunned again. In order to defeat him, I continued, "My salary is not high and my temper is not good.

"It doesn't matter. Girls will have bad tempers. I can understand." Hank continued to say gently.

I didn't achieve the purpose of driving him away, so I patted the table and said, "Are you sick? You have a big house and a good car. You are handsome, and you are a university professor. Why did you find a woman like me?"

"What's wrong with you?" Hank looked at me.

"When I was very young, my father ran away with other women. I'm a single-parent. Now my mother and sister rely on me. My ex boyfriend said that I'm not gentle and not feminine.he went abroad with a rich girl," I said.

"Anything else?" Hank still had a smile on his face.

"No." I lowered my head and drank juice. I had exposed all my shortcomings. Why didn't he retreat?

"You are the most special girl I have ever seen. In fact, I hate blind dates, but I don't like to make friends. You won't object to us being ordinary friends, will you?" Finally, Hank handed me a business card.

Friend?

When Hank said this, all my previous vigilance was put down.

It didn't matter if they were just ordinary friends.

I took the business card and began to eat and chat with him.

I didn't expect our conversation to be so pleasant. I don't hate Hank at all. I even think it's great to have such a friend.

After dinner, Hank insisted on taking me home, but I didn't refuse. I stood at the entrance of the restaurant and waited for him to get the car in the parking lot.

"Chloe?" Someone called me from behind all of a sudden.

As soon as I turned around, I saw my superior, George. "Manager, are you here for dinner too?" I was very surprised.

At this time, I saw Henry and a male businessman walking out of the restaurant.

When i came out for a meal, i would meet someone i didn't want to see. This Henry seemed to be everywhere.

"Would you like to have dinner with your friends?" Asked George suddenly.

Just then, Hank drove the car over. "My friend is here!" I said quickly.

"Boyfriend?"

"No, it's just... an ordinary friend." I quickly denied.

Chloe, why are you blushing? Are you shy? George continued to ask.

I raised my head and accidentally met Henry eyes. I instinctively lowered my head and quickly said, "Goodbye, manager!"

I quickly sat in the passenger seat, looked through the glass, and then turned away.

My personality is usually very direct and I don't hesitate at all.

What happened today? I asked myself in my heart...

Early the next morning, as soon as I walked into the office, I was met with a serious look on George's face.

"A few days ago, our finance department made a major mistake in the development project. We were asked to go there."

"How serious is it?" I asked nervously.

I spent half a month working overtime in the finance department to complete the plan. I was in charge of it.

"I don't know either. We'll know when we get there." The director was also very nervous.

As soon as I walked into the office with George, Henry angrily threw the two-inch thick bag on the desk.

"How do you work? How can you make low level mistakes? Do you know how important this project is to the company?"

Mistake? The parameters were all taken care of by Joy. Her mother was seriously ill these days, and she was very anxious every day. She must have neglected it.

"How could the parameters be wrong?" The George was very surprised.

"Go and check the situation of the company's employees this time. They have caused such a big loss to the company. We must chase them severely!" Henry was so angry that he unbuttoned his shirt.

"I'll go and investigate..."

Without waiting for the report to finish, I immediately said, "Mr. William, I don't think it's the time to pursue responsibility. I'm just trying to think of a way to remedy the case."

Joy's mother was still in the hospital, so she spent a lot of money. Joy needed this salary very much.

Joy is my good friend. I hope that I can help her.

"Make up for it? How?" Henry's tone was very serious.

The director lowered his head and explained to me, "There will be a bidding meeting next Monday, and it's too late to calculate again."

I lowered my head and thought for a moment. Then I looked up and said, "There are still six before the next Monday. I'm responsible for the calculation."

The director frowned and said to me, Chloe, there are several major projects in the finance department recently. I can't transfer anyone to help you.

"I know, I believe I can definitely do it again before next Monday!" I promised.

Joy couldn't live without this job. I knew it would take a lot of time to calculate again, but I still wanted to try my best.

However, Henry's face was full of contempt. "Do you think you can do it all by yourself in six days? Do you think you're faster than a computer?"

"Is the computer also man-made?" I whispered.

This sentence made the office immediately quiet down. Henry stared at me coldly, and I immediately lowered my head. I knew that I was impulsive when I spoke.

A few seconds later, he said to me seriously, "Well, if you can't finish your account on Monday, you can leave the company!" I reached out to pick up the budget table and said, "Understood, I'll do it."

Anyway, I don't have a good impression of him. I don't think it's possible for me to get promoted and get a raise in the future. It's better to let Joy stay. If I can't finish this task, I can change my job.