Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 494 Your Family

Jack seemed to sense that I was at the door. He stopped knocking after a while. However, he didn't leave either. Instead, he just stared at the peephole quietly.

I thought he must've seen me, and he was just waiting for me to open the door. I spent a long time preparing myself mentally before I unlocked the door and opened it slowly. "I-It's been a long time." I could feel my voice trembling, but he uncharacteristically chuckled.

"Are you afraid?"

"Yeah. A little." I couldn't pinpoint my feelings. In any case, fear was definitely one of them. I hurriedly welcomed him inside when I saw the suitcase behind him.

The hotel room I chose wasn't particularly spacious. After Jack came inside, it suddenly seemed cramped, and even the air felt thinner.

"How about I get another room for you?" As I moved to the door, Jack grabbed my hand.

"That won't be necessary."

I was stunned by his action, and he was also equally surprised. Then, he immediately explained, "We're leaving tomorrow and returning to the company together. I won't leave this matter hanging and let you feel sorry for yourself." "It's not like that." I lowered my head and mumbled.

In fact, I wouldn't let myself feel sorry. After all, no one could finish my design. I knew that better than anyone else.

Jack was confident in me and gave me support because he loved me. However, I couldn't rely on his feelings for me alone. I had to have my own foothold in life. My capability and talents were the most important values about me. Jack seemingly didn't expect my response because he stopped in his tracks.

"The fact is that I've had enough of my vacation Jack. I was already planning to return tomorrow." This was where I lied. I actually wanted to stay a couple more days here. However, Jack was here, and that

meant there was no hiding anymore.

It seemed like Jack was a little dismayed. He sat on the couch, looking dejected. "Why didn't you tell me about it, Eva?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm talking about the fact that they picked on you." Jack looked at me with a glum expression. It seemed like there was a storm brewing.

"I hired you. No one has the right to fire you. You could've come to me and let me resolve this issue instead of informing Ms. Tanness that you've left the company."

A smile appeared on my face when I recalled Ms. Tanness and her grin. As expected, she took the side of her employer.

I sat across from Jack and collected

my thoughts before I said, "Am I

the

supposed to look for you the moment something goes wrong, way a kid looks for their dad? I'm capable of resolving this fiasco. I'm the only one who can finish this design. No one else can do it."

Now that we were talking about it, I actually had more experience than my other colleagues in the design department. After all, I was part of major projects back in Pyrosia.

So, I could see various design and detail issues that they couldn't. Otherwise, our business partner wouldn't have looked past the other designs and chosen mine.

Jack didn't seem to think that I would be this confident. His eyes were laced with surprise when he looked at me. Then, he shook his head and chuckled.

"Geez, I made a mistake when I underestimated you. You're right. I'm not your dad, but I can become your family." Jack looked at me intensely, and it seemed like there was something burning in his eyes.

I quickly lowered my head. Jack might be cold and aloof, but he was very decisive when it came to flirting.

I coughed heavily before I quickly

took my laptop out. "Don't worry,

Jack. I'm aware that this project is

very important. So, I've already

finished the design. I just need to finalize some details. I need a team. Then, I'll..."

en

.Narugi

Jack closed my laptop gently and said, "We'll go back tomorrow. It's time to sleep now."