Only when I got closer did shezily pause her show.
My hands clenched unconsciously-wondering if Preston had given her all these special privileges.
“Hey, you’re watching shows during work hours. Are you caught up on all your tasks?”
Summer nced at me dismissively. “I worked hard and got tired, so I’m taking a break. What’s the big deal? You here to collect recycling? Break room’s that way, hang a right.”
The nearby employees looked like they didn’t want to get involved, but one still whispered a warning: “That’s Ms. Sullivan, daughter of our corporation’s founder and CEO ckwell’s wife.”
Summer looked at me with fake innocence. “Oops, sorry. I thought the CEO’s wife would be ssy and beautiful, so I didn’t make the connection. My bad.”
Rage red in my chest.
I was about to tear into her when Summer nced somewhere else, and her eyes instantly filled with tears.
“Sorry, Ms. Sullivan… I’ll get back to work now…”
“What’s going on here?”
Preston’s stern voice came from behind me.
Several employees immediately crowded around, talking over each other:
“Ms. Sullivan was criticizing Summer’s work ethic. The poor girl got upset.”
“Summer’s been doing great work. Her supervisor said she could take a break, but Ms. Sullivan’s being way too strict.”
I was surprised. Just moments ago, these people had stayed silent, afraid of getting caught up in my confrontation with Summer.
But the second Preston appeared, they found their voice and started defending her.
“I see.” Preston pointed at Summer. “You-report to my office tomorrow to go over your work. I want to personally review your output.”
Summer hung her head in agreement, but I caught the slight smirk tugging at her lips.
My heart suddenly clenched, acid burning in my chest.
Was this supposed to be a warning, or was he creating opportunities to be alone with her at the office?
I steadied myself and raised my voice: “I’m not here to micromanage. I’m here to announce that thepany’s upgrading equipment gradually, starting with your department. Allputers are getting reced.”
The employees looked thrilled at this news.
Only Summer pouted unhappily. “Why so sudden? I’m used to myputer. Can’t I keep it?”
“No.” Preston shut down her protest immediately, then turned to me with a gentle smile. “My wife speaks for me. Everyone follow her n!”
Summer stared at him in disbelief, her face turning red with frustration.
I couldn’t be bothered watching her act and told Preston I was heading home.
Not long after, Preston came home early, looking frazzled.
He carried my favorite cake in his left hand and a purse I’d admired a few days ago in his right, guilt written all over his face. <fndd13> Updates are released by find~novel</fndd13>
“Honey, I’m sorry. I’ve handed off the Al girlfriend testing to someone else. I absolutely won’t touch anything that might make you think I’m distracted ever again.
I epted his gifts calmly. “It’s work. I understand.”
He sighed and pulled me into his arms, his voice full of concern. “I know I’ve been neglecting you I’m sorry. My phone password is your birthday-if you’re worried, you can check it anytime.”
I nodded without saying more.
That night, while Preston was in the shower, I opened his phone.
Clean as a whistle. Nothing suspicious.
Suddenly, a text popped up: [Your Ibuprofen and ginger tea deliverers have arrived.]
So before apologizing to me, he’d been thinking about her period cramps.
My heart seized, and I almost threw his phone.
Preston had actually be someone who’d say one thing to my face and do another behind my back.
Before he got out, I went to sleep in another room.
But I didn’t sleep a wink.