Chapter 201 Calling Me Honey Is FutileĀ
The pot was boiling quickly, with the creamy mushroom soup bubbling away. With a practiced. hand, Kate added slices of meat and veggies into the pot, then scooped some into Ericās bowl. She flashed him a smile. āRic, give it a try.āĀ
Eric held back, picking up a piece of meat with a sceptical look.Ā
They ate quietly together, and halfway through, Kateās phone rang, breaking the silence.Ā
Eric looked over, curious. Kateās expression shifted slightly to something more remarkable as she took the call.Ā
On the other end, someone was almost out of breath with excitement. āMadam, just as you wanted, weāve got someone at the Summer Estate messing around. They tried to get into the factory, aiming to mess up your stock and screw over your product launch in two days!āĀ
Unfazed and still eating, Kate asked calmly, āDid you catch them?āĀ
āYeah, caught them redāhanded right outside the factory.Ā
Kate couldnāt help but chuckle. āGot it.āĀ
After hanging up, she instantly switched back to her warmer demeanour. Catching Ericās look, she didnāt wait for him to ask. āRic, it looks like someone at the Summer Estate is trying to buddy up with Simon. Not sure if itās Ruth or Simon directly, but theyāre trouble either wayāĀ
She added, āThey were trying to sabotage my stock, but lucky for us, we were a step Looking at Kate with admiration and intrigue, Eric saw a different kind of glow in her.Ā
ahead.āĀ
Midāchew, he asked in a low tone, āSo, were our movie and dinner date just a front for something else?āĀ
His look turned sharper, a chill briefly passing over his features as he set down his chopsticks.Ā
A shadow of annoyance crossed Ericās face.Ā
Quick to soften the blow, Kate clung to Ericās arm, trying to reassure him. āRic, Iāve always tried to stand on my own. When I found out someone was after my first batch of products, Iā¦āĀ
She hesitated.Ā
Eric just watched her, his gaze intense, making the air around them feel even colder.Ā
Seeing Ericās stern look, Kate quickly softened, aiming for a cuter approach. āRic, I messed up. okay?āĀ
She jiggled his arm lightly, her face all charm.Ā
āI wanted to deal with it myself.āĀ
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Chapter 201 Calling Me Honey Is FutileĀ
āDonāt be mad, okay?āĀ
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FinishedĀ
Eric, still silent, gave nothing away and just observed Kate with an icy demeanour.Ā
Kate, trying to break the ice, leaned in for a kiss, whispering, āIāll be honest next time, promise?āĀ
But Eric remained quiet, the tension palpable.Ā
Kate, trying to lighten the mood, felt a sting of regret.Ā
She really upset Eric this time.Ā
āRic, Honey, Can you forgive me just this once, okay?āĀ
Eric, unfazed, gave her a cool look. āHoney isnāt going to cut it.āĀ
Looks like calling him Honey wasnāt the quick fix she hoped for.