Chapter 1047: Sorry, I Was Too Impatient

Chapter 1047: Chapter 542: Sorry, I Was Too Impatient

The man outside the door was elegant and cold, his powerful aura spreading out, just standing there made him stand out among the crowd of tall bodyguards. The exquisite and luxurious silver-patterned shirt perfectly fit his tall and strong body, his shoulders were so broad…

“Can we go now?” Joshua Hughes looked at her standing there, petite and delicate. She wore white flat shoes, making her seem even smaller in front of him.

His gaze was like a scorching wave, rolling in overwhelmingly, watching her slightly helpless appearance, Joshua Hughes curled the corner of his lips, charming and alluring, mesmerizing everyone…

In the western restaurant, Joshua Hughes held the wine gracefully with his fingers, looking at her with a dreamy gaze. He knew the intention behind her invitation for dinner today, she didn’t say it, and he didn’t point it out. Anything she liked was fine, would she understand this sentiment?

“Can I call you Avery Jane?” If he called her Avery, she might feel uncomfortable, awkward, bring a bit of emotions, and remind her of the past. Slowly, slowly, his Avery was that delicate girl, he mustn’t rush. Although he was eager to devour her in one gulp, now was not the time. Her small hand was on the table, not far from his hand, he almost wanted to recklessly reach out to hold it, but he still restrained himself firmly…

“Okay…” Avery Jane lowered her head, her long eyelashes fluttering gently like a butterfly among flowers.

“I heard you can cook. When can I have the honor to taste it?” Taking advantage of this meeting to set up the time for the next one, otherwise with her temperament, she would not actively arrange a second meeting. If he asked her out, she might not agree, so he had to act while she held grateful feelings towards him, even though this was a bit underhanded.

Avery Jane raised her head, put down the menu in her hand, her clear face under the soft light looked even more translucent like a crystal, radiating a rosy gleam: “If there’s time, after I return I’ll have to work, I might be very busy.” Avery Jane recalled the promise she made to Beckett Wright.

Beckett Wright would have a large press conference, she promised to be his personal assistant. So after returning, she would start working, not knowing when she would be free.

“You have work?” Joshua Hughes looked at her, the smile on his face deepened, elegantly noble, captivating…

Across several tables, Julian Carter was almost about to cough up blood, because Las Vegas was still unstable, even though Big Head George had been captured, there were remnants yet to be cleaned up, so he could only follow. Before taking the call, he was so cold and grim that even ghosts wouldn’t dare approach, holding back the urge to hit was causing him internal strain. But after taking the call, everything changed, now he was laughing wickedly. The good steak was nearly hard to swallow now. Go figure…

“Yes, before coming to Las Vegas, I promised a friend to be his personal assistant.” Avery Jane nodded seriously, she wanted to let go of everything from the past, to re-know him, and let him re-know her.

Beneath the table, his fists slowly clenched, his large knuckles turning white from force. Beckett Wright’s thoughts weren’t unknown, but could he stop her? She would definitely not listen to him, after all, Big Head George took care of her when she was most distressed. During those days, he could only secretly hide in the dark corner, watching the light from the floor where she lived. His heart roared, wanting to firmly stop, wanting to wrap her around himself, wanting her not to go anywhere, even wanting to break Beckett Wright’s leg, but he simply couldn’t do that. Because this was his only chance, she was willing to forget the past, to try and shield those cruel bloody things he did from memory, to be with him, was a hard-earned opportunity. He had enough confidence, he would definitely bring her back to his side.

“I also need a personal assistant, would you be willing to help me?” Joshua Hughes’s voice was hoarse and full of magnetism, when focused on watching people, it was hard to meet his gaze. His eyes easily led people into infatuation, to an inextricable degree.

Her small face was clear and charming, her long eyelashes hung low: “No, I’ve already promised someone else first.” Has this man really changed? There’s no sudden anger, no ugly face, or talk of breaking people’s hands as she expected.

You lack a personal assistant, you lack a conscience. I’ve worked hard, diligently, for so long, and you dare to shamelessly claim you’re missing an assistant? If it thundered now, surely it would first strike your lascivious smile off your face. Even across several tables, even just seeing his lips move, he could guess what the boss was saying, this was the mutual understanding maintained over years, yet one day this mutual understanding giving him an urge of madness. This damn man actually took such a crucial and sacred position and compared it with a woman**. Can this woman live and die with you, through blood and storm? Expressionlessly cutting the steak, extremely displeased, is this even dinner? They haven’t ordered yet, my steak has been served, yet they are still talking those uninteresting words…

She was like a kitten, obedient and gentle when her fur was smoothed. Was he too foolish? If he could have gotten along well with her when he first met her, perhaps all this wouldn’t have happened. Watching her lower her head, the depth of his eyes hid a burning love and a pity.

Joshua Hughes chuckled lowly, his hoarse voice resonating with a deep magnetism, dominant as he said: “Could you distribute according to needs, don’t I need you more?”

“His studio is quite simple, and we’re not familiar with it?” She shrugged her shoulders; the things in his world are truly troublesome. She can’t understand them, and he always seems like he’s carrying high voltage electricity. If she were to be with him every day, she would probably be zapped until her straight hair turns curly. She doesn’t want that…

Joshua Hughes’ deep eyes shone like stars: “You already know my name, I have a proper occupation, I’m thirty-two, unmarried. Is there anything else you want to know about me? You can ask.”

What is there to ask? Although she doesn’t want to think about the past anymore and wants to start anew, does she need to understand him? Doesn’t she already understand enough?

“Let’s order. What do you want to eat?” Her face must be so hot it could fry a steak. What is this? Frustration?

“Avery Jane, what are you thinking about? Is it something bad?” He looked at her flushed face, elegantly sipping red wine, watching her pick up the menu and flip through it with a bit of panic. He kindly reminded her, “You’re holding the menu upside down.”

What kind of man is this? How can he be like this? Where did his demeanor go? Where did his coldness go?

Avery Jane’s face turned the deepest shade of red, she glared up at him, then angrily put down the menu. Can’t they just have a decent meal?

“Alright, alright, don’t be angry, can I order for you?” Teasing her made him feel quite good, but you can’t overdo it. Kitty’s claws are sharp, a single scratch would sting deep inside.

When he cut the steak, his movements were both elegant and full of nobility. His appetite was good; he quickly finished a whole serving. The portions here are quite large, and her seafood noodles were too much for her to finish. Joshua Hughes reached out his long arm and moved her plate to his side.

“What are you doing?” Avery Jane asked, surprised. What does he intend to do? It might not have felt strange in the past, but now in a restaurant? This was very odd, and the people at the tables nearby were looking at them with curiosity.

“Don’t waste it…” Joshua picked up her fork and began eating her leftover seafood noodles. His gaze gradually became dangerous and passionate. This was a man overtly expressing interest in a woman, his deep eyes like a pool of water, leaving her almost unable to evade, with nowhere to hide.

No, she can’t get closer to him. If things go on like this, any attempt to understand him anew would be futile. If such a man wanted to capture a woman’s heart, it would be too easy—impossible to resist…

What on earth is this? Looking at the boss who was perpetually an iceberg towards women, now eating a woman’s leftover food? Julian Carter’s face could no longer maintain its composure, his eyes nearly popping out. His boss eating others’ leftovers, and enjoying it? It’s utterly disgraceful, to the point of being contemptuous…

After the meal, he drove her back to the hotel. Looking at the woman in the passenger seat, his obsidian-like eyes glimmered. His expression softened, and he spoke in a low voice, “Avery Jane, I want you to experience this world, but I hope that when you’ve had enough fun, you can come back to me, okay?”

This utterly unexpected remark made Avery Jane feel a hint of suffocation. She had just wanted to get to know him again, but then his old issues resurfaced.

Her clear eyes looked at him, unafraid and unabashed: “Mr. Hughes, what is our relationship? What’s this talk about after I’ve had enough fun, come back to you?”

The man driving the car listened to these words, and his face turned icy, the cabin falling silent. Joshua Hughes gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white as if he might crush it. After a moment, he spoke slowly: “I’m sorry, I was too impatient…”

“Who I work with is my own right, I am under no obligation to listen to anyone’s commands or orders…” Avery Jane’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. The atmosphere today had been good, yet it was entirely ruined by his words.