A Successful Career After Divorce

“Ah? I’m pursuing Ranita?” Augustus exchanged a glance with Ranita, reading the shock in her eyes.

“Yes! Someone said they saw you two at a restaurant and that you gave Ranita a bag worth hundreds of thousands!” Alexia described vividly. “And they said a woman confronted you, and you protected Ranita.”

They were caught completely off guard.

“Mom, it’s not what you heard. Augustus and I were just discussing a project and then had a meal together!”

“Exactly!” Augustus also tried to explain. “The bag was a thank-you gift because Ranita helped me sign a big contract!”

“Saniyah Evans, don’t believe these rumors!” Augustus explained helplessly. “I see Ranita as a sister!”

Alexia stared at Augustus and waved at Ranita. “Ranita, go make some hot water for Mom.”

Ranita sensed that Alexia wanted to talk to Augustus alone. “Mom, I’ll go in a moment. Are you…”

“Go quickly!” Alexia pushed her. “Hurry up!”

Ranita had no choice but to leave with the teapot, but she kept her ears open, wanting to hear what Alexia would say to Augustus.

Faintly, Ranita heard Alexia ask, “Augustus, are you the same age as Jedidiah?”

“Yes!”

“What do you think of Ranita?” Alexia smiled eerily. “I was so wrong; such a good match was right in front of me, and I didn’t see it! You’re good friends with Jedidiah, and I know your character…”

“Alexia… can you stop matchmaking randomly?” Augustus was about to cry. If Jedidiah found out, he’d surely kill him!

“How is this random matchmaking? You’re single, and Ranita is also single… why can’t you date?”

But they had no feelings for each other!

Ranita couldn’t listen any longer. She rushed out. “Mom, I know you’re anxious, but you can’t do this! Augustus and I… we don’t have that kind of relationship.”

“Yes, yes, Alexia, I just remembered I have something to do. I need to go!” Augustus fled.

Ranita escorted him to the door. “Sorry about what my mom said. Don’t take it to heart!”

“Don’t worry! I’m fine! But be careful of Leon… okay?” Augustus paused and added, “I heard Brendon is in Steland. You guys…”

“If he’s here, he’s here!” Ranita pouted but said nothing more. Augustus instantly understood. “So, you two made up?”

“Stop teasing me! I’m not talking to you anymore!”

Augustus laughed heartily. “Alright, alright, I won’t say anything!” Augustus had already noticed that although Ranita pretended not to care about Brendon, she definitely did.

But the young girl had her pride, and Augustus didn’t expose her.

As soon as Augustus left, she heard a car horn behind her. She turned to see a Porsche parked not far away.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Soon, the window rolled down, revealing familiar eyes.

Ranita quickly jogged over, her voice suddenly sweet. “What are you doing here? And with a new car?”

“Get in!” the man called softly.

Ranita looked around, saw no one, and then opened the door to get into the passenger seat. As soon as she got in, the car sped off.

“Where are you going?” Ranita was extremely nervous. Where was Brendon taking her? Could it be to a hotel?

Just thinking about it made Ranita’s legs weak.