Have I Told You Lately
Chapter 40: Companionship Can Cultivate Love

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Kenneth didn't move. He picked up the chopsticks again with a frown and said oppressively, "You need to work in the afternoon. You can drink at night if you want."

Except for Rachel, they were stunned and stared at his full glass of wine together. Then they swallowed, put down the wine, and nodded. "Mr. Kenneth, you're right. We don't drink. Let's eat. The food is delicious."

Rachel was relieved, not having to drink. Then she put the glass far away and ate silently.

Geoffrey gazed at them with a wider smile.

After a while, Rachel's phone rang suddenly.

"Excuse me."

She took out her phone. It was from Osmond. He probably missed Monica. Thus she looked up, smiled, and answered it directly.

"Hi, Osmond."

Kenneth heard her sudden soft voice and peeked at her subconsciously.

"Rach, have you had lunch?"

"Yes, I'm taking lunch." Rachel bent her head and wiped Monica's mouth naturally.

"How's Monica? Did she cry?"

Rachel chortled. "No, she's well-behaved. She's eating now. Do you want to say anything to her?"

"No, I'm on my way to your company," he said gently, "Thanks a lot."

"It's easier to look after her than to work." She laughed. "Osmond, I got to go. Talk later when you arrive."

"OK."

She made the phone call in a whisper, not interrupting the meal. They were eating and chatting. But when she ended the call and looked up, Rachel caught his dark eyes, her heartbeat accelerating. "Miss Rachel, are you affectionate with the child's father?"

It was a question from Geoffrey.

Apparently, the child's father didn't mean her husband. Others didn't comprehend his hidden meaning, but Rachel did.

The man seemed to know her divorce from Kenneth.

Rachel was curious when Kenneth became a gossip. He did share it with his friend.

Drooping her eyes, Rachel chortled. "If we're not affectionate, why do we choose to be together? A marriage without love is doomed to an end, right?"

Of course, Geoffrey understood her subtext. He arched his eyebrow, glanced at Kenneth, and smirked. "I don't buy it. A couple may not be in love at first, but they can be into each other after sleeping together for a long time. Isn't there a saying... that companionship can cultivate love? You never know."

Rachel didn't expect him to be so blunt.

Would Kenneth fall for her because of companionship? That's hilarious.

They met once a week at most. During three years of their marriage, they met a few times. He didn't even know her. How could they create love?

Rachel looked up at the man and asked suddenly, "Mr. Geoffrey, are you married?"

Geoffrey was taken aback. "Um, no."

Rachel stared at him without surprise and smiled. “So... don't think of marriage with your love view."

Geoffrey was speechless.

Kenneth heard the whole conversation, deadpan.

After the meal, the managers intended to visit the Vantage Inc. again, but were sent back by Kenneth.

Rachel felt inexplicable, but not interested in exploring it. She stood in front of the restaurant and said, "Mr. Kenneth, Mr. Geoffrey, thank you for the meal. I have to go back to work. Good day." Magi took two large packages of food, standing next to them.

Kenneth stared at her calmly. "Courtesy on one side only lasts not long. You invited us in the morning. As a return, please come and visit us in the afternoon. Since we're neighbors, we ought to help each other in the following days."

Rachel scowled slightly and forced a smile. "Then I go back and inform Mr. Johnson. He will arrange it."

"Don't bother. Isn't manager Yvonne not free now?"

Rachel's eyes jerked, desperate to scold him.

That asshole meant it, didn't he? Was it fun to make a fool of her?

Kenneth laughed again. "If manager Yvonne really wants to go through the process, I can call Mr. Johnson now."

Rachel glared at him and gnashed, "You don't have to. I also want to visit your company."

Even if he called, Mr. Johnson would let her go.

Taking a deep breath, Rachel cooled down. She turned around and talked to Magi, "You go back first. I'm going to visit their company. By the way, let them enjoy the food, and tell them it's on Mr. Kenneth." Although she spent a lot of money on the food, it was still low-end. If it was said to be Kenneth's treat, they would think he was mean.

Naturally, Magi didn't know her intention and left.

When he disappeared, Rachel scowled immediately and glared at him. "Do you think it's funny?"

Before Kenneth reacted, a sudden chuckle broke the atmosphere.

Geoffrey was delighted, looking at her. "Miss Rachel, you must be tired of suppressing your temper."

It was the first time that he had seen a lady change her face so swiftly.

Rachel darkened her face and sneered, "Mr. Geoffrey, aren't you exhausted from acting? What a pity. You could have been the best actor in history."

She finally realized he was a playboy, either a rich boy or a rogue.

"You think I'm making a fool of you. But I think you're hiding something." Kenneth peeked at her impassively and laughed meaningfully. "Probably only the guilty people will take everything wrong."

Rachel choked and moved her mouth. But she didn't dare to argue. Otherwise, he would talk about the baby in her belly again.

He was right. The reason why she was irritated was largely that she was hiding something.

She wasn't a liar.

Sensing her sudden concession, the man walked toward his car, emotionless.

A devilish smile appeared on Geoffrey's face. He reminded her, "Miss Rachel, let's go."

Rachel bit her lips and glared at them. After a while, she took Monica toward the car with frustration.

In the branch of the Dragon Age, Rachel no longer hid her enraged expression.

Anyway, no one knew her here.

Rachel used to be rational, but now she was in exasperation because of Kenneth.

"Ken, you're back."

At the sight of the man, Sabrina was delighted, rushing over. But when she saw Rachel, her smile stiffened suddenly. "Miss... Miss Rachel, why are you here?" Geoffrey curled his lips. "Am I invisible?"☐☐☐☐☐