Chapter 23 You Broke Your Promise


    After that day, it seemed that Ipletely fell out with Jude.


    He stoppeding home, and I didn''t bother asking. Even when we ran into each other at the office, we acted like strangers.


    This actually made me feel more at ease. Life without him was so much easier.


    Vivian stopped provoking me too, but every time she saw me, she had this smug look. Jude was just a jerk, and even if it wasn''t Vivian, someone else would''ve snatched him


    away.


    There were so many people in the world who looked alike; finding someone simr to me wasn''t hard.


    I didn''t really care about their love-hate rtionship anyway because I was about to start getting my shots.


    The finance department knew I needed the money and, with Jude''s approval, promptly transferred my bonus to me.


    With cash in hand, I felt more confident and even bought some supplements.


    After scheduling an appointment with the doctor, I went straight to thepany to request leave.


    Casey was worried that something might happen to me if I went for a shot alone, so she took a leave of absence to apany me.


    "The first injection might have strong side effects. It''s best to stay for observation," the doctor advised while giving me the shot.


    I carefully noted the instructions and watched as the liquid slowly entered my veins, feeling like my life was being extended.


    "Ms. Watson, you''re doing great. That''s a good sign. But you need to eat more. Your body will consume more energy, so make sure to replenish well," the doctor added.


    Casey kept nodding beside me.


    She had already given me two boxes of supplements earlier, pretending they were a gift from someone else, but she forgot about the receipt under the box.


    Sitting next to me, she turned into a nagging mom. "You always dieted in school; now eat up! I''ll treat you to a meal every week from now on. If you lose weight, I''ll dock your pay."


    I leaned my head on her shoulder feeling the warmth and my heart warming up too.


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    The side effects of the first injection were indeed strong-dizziness, nausea, and a dry


    mouth.


    The doctor said it was normal and advised me to have a good rest at home.


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    Casey originally wanted me to stay at her ce for a day, but as soon as we got in the car, I got a call from Russell.


    "Ada, you''re the president''s wife. How can you go back on your word? We agreed on the next project, didn''t we?


    "Why are you suddenly telling us there''s no cooperation?" Russell''s words puzzled me. I had discussed the partnership with Jude before, and he agreed, so why the change? After finally managing to calm Russell down, I rushed back to the office.


    I knew how crucial the partnership with the Morrisons was. Losing trust this time could hurt the Carson Group''s reputation.


    Jude might be a jerk, but the Carson family had been good to me. I couldn''t stand by and watch thepany fall into trouble.


    Back in my office, I dug out the new partnership documents.


    "Who''s Skydiver Material? Never heard of them." I pointed at the supplier''s documents, giving Ellen a questioning look.


    Ellen shook her head, replying, "No idea. Mr. Carson just decided on them today. Seems like a new, smallpany."


    Flipping through the contract, I noticed the rep was also a Miller. That exined it.


    When I got to Jude''s office, Vivian tried to stop me, but seeing my angry face, she backed off. "Um, Mr. Carson is..."


    "Move." I pushed her aside.


    Jude was on the phone, and upon seeing me enter, he spoke a few words to the other party with noticeable displeasure before finally hanging up.


    Vivian looked at him with sorry written all over her face. "Jude, Ada forced her way in. I couldn''t stop her."


    Jude looked annoyed at me, questioning, "What is it?"


    "I already agreed with Mr. Morrison on the next project. You approved it too. Why back out now?" I pointed at Skydiver Material''s name on the file.


    "Is this thepany you designated for cooperation, or is it apany owned by someone''s rtives?" My gaze fell on Vivian''s face, which looked forlorn and subdued.


    There weren''t many people surnamed Miller in the business, and her guilty look told me I was right.


    She pouted and nced at Jude, then seemed to find her anchor, her tone growing noticeably more assertive. "It''s just a verbal agreement, no contract signed.


    "Ada, you''re just the marketing director. Thispany belongs to the Carsons, not yours to decide."


    She ignored me and stood shoulder to shoulder with Jude.


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    "You are a Carson? Or are you already Mrs. Carson?” I knew I must look terrifying, as Vivian huddled closer to Jude.


    He held her tighter, saying, "Ada, Vivian''s right. You don''t get a say inpany matters."


    "Breaking promises like that, don''t you care about thepany''s image anymore?


    "We have more projects than just this. Don''t you care about other partnerships?” I argued, trying to snap him out of it.


    In my eyes, no matter how much of a jerk Jude might be, he knew how to draw


    the line when it came to work.


    If Russell stopped cooperating, several projects might halt.


    But Jude just scoffed, "It''s not the Carson Group breaking promises, it''s you. What


    you promised has nothing to do with the Carson Group. Who do you think you are?"