Have I Told You Lately
Chapter 61: Ulterior Motives

She thought that she had been clear enough but Ogden laughed and said, "I'll shoulder any mistakes and any credits will go to you. I'll take it as an experience, after all, I trust in Miss Lewis's abilities." Mr. Johnson also laughed and encouraged, "Since Mr. Ogden has already put it that way, Miss Lewis, go ahead and agree to it. This is an excellent chance to practice."

Rachel laughed till she was stiff, she was complaining in her heart. She doesn't want this opportunity. After a few months, even if she can lie about her pregnancy, she wouldn't dare to continue working. How would she dare to accept such a large project? But now with the way both of them had said, she totally doesn't have any grounds to reject.

Ogden and Mr. Johnson don't know that she was pregnant. But Kenneth knows. He raised his eyebrows and looked towards Ogden and snickered, "Mr. Ogden, I'm impressed with your courage to let a small manager play with a big project worthy of hundreds of millions. Aren't you afraid that you will lose your pants? No matter how capable she is, she only had three years of working experience. Even if Mr. Johnson was to be responsible for the project, I'm sure he'll be very careful. Your confidence must have some other motives."

Those present didn't expect him to cut in and their attention was on him.

Ogden raised his eyebrow and smirked, "I heard that Dragon Age had partnered with Vantage and it was Miss Lewis who did the work; so Mr. Shawn doesn't have any motives?"

Kenneth continued to eat and said, "It must be Mr. Johnson trying to encourage the new staff. If it were me, I wouldn't use her."

Rachel, "..."

Was this man helping her or ruining her?

Ogden laughed, "Then it's must be that Mr. Shawn doesn't know Miss Lewis well enough. Although she is new and only had three years of experience, for her to be able to understand this field so well, Miss Lewis must be very hardworking. Then this must be the right time for this opportunity."

He said as he looked at Rachel, "Miss Lewis should be too stressed over this. I will have someone helping you negotiate and if you face any issues, you can look for them anytime."

Kenneth's sullen expression flashed and he kept his peace, forcing himself not to look at Rachel.

But now he was almost certain that Ogden has some motives for Rachel.

Rachel pursed her lips and lowered her head; she understood that with all that was said, she already had no right to reject.

Two seconds later, she raised her petite face, smiled, and nodded, "Okay, since Mr. Ogden trusts me so much, I will endeavor to do my best. I won't let you and Mr. Johnson incur any loss."

"Okay, come, let me toast you." Ogden smiled at Mr. Johnson and then raised his glass towards her.

Rachel looked at the wine glass in front of her and hesitated. Then she took a sip and placed down the glass.

She tapped her glass with Ogden and was about to drink when someone said, "Manager Lewis, aren't you going to the hospital to visit your mother? Don't tell me you are going to drive under the influence?" Rachel was surprised and looked towards Kenneth and glared at him.

Even if he wanted to help her, he shouldn't be a killjoy.

So, she smiled at Ogden and said, "I'm sorry Mr. Ogden, I need to drive to the hospital, I can't drink with you now. Why don't you drink with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Shawn and I'll refill your glasses."

Ogden shook his head and said, "Oh my poor memory, I almost forgot. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Shawn, let's drink.”

Mr. Johnson lifted his glass politely, "Of course, I came today to drink with both of you. I can't drink much, please don't laugh at me."

Kenneth winked at Rachel, picked up his glass, smirked, and turned to the two, "Mr. Ogden."

The three men drank.

Rachel watched by the side and ate some and then stood up and took from the waiter the wine bottle and poured wine for them. She walked to Kenneth and looked at him before filling his glass full, obviously much more than the rest.

The man winked at her and didn't speak.

Ogden saw it and laughed, "Looks like Miss Lewis took offense to what Mr. Shawn said. But, I also feel that it was unfair to Miss Lewis, and Mr. Shawn needs to finish it.

Kenneth was calm and collected, letting the rest feel that they were viewing sentence being carried out.

He looked at Ogden, pursed his lips and raised his glass, and said deliberately, "Looks like Mr. Ogden has some ulterior motives tonight."

There was hidden meaning within these words.

Mr. Johnson looked dazed for a moment and then looked at Rachel and tried to ease the tension, "Haha... Mr. Ogden most definitely wasn't here to drink. My little company needs both of your guidance. Mr. Ogden's investment in the city has helped us immensely. This glass is my gratitude to you."

Mr. Johnson wasn't dumb; he was older than them by over ten years. After being in the business for so long, he has seen all sorts of crises. Mr. Ogden was a tyrant in the capital. What kind of woman hasn't he seen before? But tonight, anyone could see his persistence towards Rachel.

If he could see it, then absolutely Kenneth could also see it.

But he was his superior and he shouldn't interfere with the private matters of others. Looks like he has to go back to secretly check on Rachel's background. Ogden listened and looked towards Kenneth and placed his wine glass down. His thin lips hooked, "Mr. Shawn's presence tonight shouldn't be to drink as well." Kenneth exchanged looks but remained silent.

If Rachel wasn't there, he would have given an excuse and left.

But from Ogden's words, he must have known his intentions. This caused Kenneth to be more cautious.

Rachel lowered her head and acted as if she didn't understand what they meant.

But she indeed didn't understand. Although she could feel that they were probing into each other by saying those words, she can't guess what was really on their minds.

But she doesn't want to know too much, she only wants to escape from there.

Not sure how long after, Rachel handed the third empty bottle to the waiter and they stopped drinking but weren't ready to leave.

The three of them were tipsy but were seasoned businessmen so all were composed and in control of themselves.

This dinner made Rachel very uncomfortable. She pretended to look at the time and then tapped Mr. Johnson and said softly, "Mr. Johnson, I'm a little worried about my mother. Can I leave to go to the hospital?"

Before Mr. Johnson can reply, Ogden laughed handsomely, "Miss Lewis, go quickly. Send my regards to your mother. If the opportunity arises, I'll visit her at the hospital."

After he said, Mr. Johnson nodded, "Go, the secretary will come to send me home."☐☐☐☐