Chapter: 155

“Alright, we can talk more about this once I've made enough money."

After ending the call, Bethany settled into a chair and picked up a piece of toast. But before she could take a bite, the video sent by Aimee popped up on her phone.

She hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to watch it.

In the video, Jonathan was dressed in a dark suit with a black shirt, lending him an air of reserve and sophistication. His strikingly handsome features remained poised and serious as he prepared to answer questions from the interviewer.

"Mr. Bates, are you planning on getting married soon?"

"No."

“What type of partner do you prefer? Someone gentle, or perhaps more career-driven?"

"Career-driven."

The reporter grinned and continued, "You seem quite certain. Does that mean there is someone special in your life?"

Jonathan paused briefly, then nodded. "Yes, there is just one person."

The interview continued with Jonathan responding to each question professionally and formally.

Bethany stopped watching and turned off her phone, nibbling on the toast.

For some reason, the toast seemed tasteless today.

After she finished eating, she cleaned up and checked her schedule for the day with Brody.

While riding the elevator, she pulled out her phone and deleted the video from her phone.

She had no intention of watching it ever again.

In Odonset...

Maddie had just returned from a business trip right after her surgery, which meant her wound wasn't healing properly.

Thus, after Nikolas fetched her from the airport, he drove her to the hospital for a new dressing and a thorough examination. After confirming there were no serious problems, they headed back to their workplace.

"Bates Group won't collapse if you take a day off." Nikolas teased her as he watched her hurry to catch up on work.

Maddie smiled and said, "Jonathan met with top executives from abroad on this trip. They focus heavily on the accuracy of contracts, and they particularly assess the prowess of the legal department during their due diligence. I mustn't let him down."

“Does Bates Group still need approval from foreign partners?"

“For those keen to collaborate, no. But when dealing with companies as big as ours, we have to excel."

When he watched her pour her energy into the company, Nikolas grew worried.