Edwin watched their figures slowly vanish, staying silent, not calling out-
He rationalized his presence, telling himself he just wanted to see her one last time.
Back in his car, Edwin received a call from Tina. Without hesitation, he instructed, “Cancel all my appointments for today.”
Tina, surprised by his uncharacteristic disconnection from work, complied.
“Okay, Mr. Evans!”
Just as Edwin was about to end the call, Tina added, “Oh, Mr. Evans, Miss Smith called. She said she couldn’t reach you all night!”
Edwin’s brow furrowed.
Vanessa?
He had nearly forgotten about her amidst everything.
After the call, he dialed Vanessa’s number.
Vanessa, though a skilled businesswoman, adopted a playful tone with Edwin.
“Mr. Evans, you’re quite elusive,” she teased.
Edwin was accustomed to such flirtations in the business world, where many women tried different approaches to catch his attention.
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Vanessa’s flirtation neither bothered nor interested him.
After a pause, Edwin proposed, “Let’s meet.”
Vanessa agreed, though her tone lacked enthusiasm, aware that a business hour meeting was rarely a positive sign.
An hour later, they sat in a cafe downtown.
Edwin didn’t beat around the bush.
“Vanessa, we’re not right for each other. I think it’s best to end things here,” he stated.
Vanessa, her expression calm, tapped her porcelain cup elegantly.
Looking at Edwin, she remarked, “You’re heartbroken.”
Edwin’s eyes narrowed.
“Have you been investigating me?”
With a subtle smile, Vanessa took a sip from her cup.