Chapter 1682

I could not remember if the elevator doors opened again after that. All I knew was just as I was

about to succumb to Theo, he grabbed me by the waist and whispered to me in a low voice, "I'll let

you go for now, but you’ll have to make things up to me tonight."

I could tell he was struggling to keep himself composed, but I felt no pity for him. Instead, I pouted

my lips and said with displeasure, "You can't blame me this time."

"I'll blame the child. They're to blame for making you seem even more irresistible," he said as he ran

a hand over my stomach. When I was not paying attention, he tried to slide his hand even lower. I

got so scared that I immediately grabbed his hand.

He smiled even more gleefully. "Don't worry, I’m a man of my word. I'll take care of you when we’re

home."

I got into the car with him, half-believing what he just said. I still felt somewhat fearful.

The doctor had told me that I would feel strong desires at this stage due to my changing hormones.

All we had done in the elevator was kiss, but I had nearly succumbed to him just now. I was afraid I

would lose control of myself when we were in the garage.

If we wanted to get specific, it would be more accurate to say Theo was the sultry one.

As we drove out of the garage, I felt myself calming down. Then, I saw Cindy as we rounded a

corner. "Pull up to the sidewalk.

Let's invite Cindy to come along.

"Why?" Theo sounded somewhat reluctant and did not pull up to the sidewalk as I asked.

"I have some work matters to discuss with her. Hurry up and pull over." I was starting to get anxious.

Theo finally pulled over reluctantly when he saw I was about to lose my temper.

"Cindy, let's have lunch together."

Cindy had a suspicious expression on her face when she saw how enthusiastic I was. The look in

her eyes showed that she suspected there was something wrong with my mind again.

"What's wrong? Didn’t you pester me enough in the office? Or do you want me to come along so I

can have a private show of your affections?" Cindy put on the disgusted look she had just now once

more.

"That's not it. Theo and I want to discuss the selection with you.”

"It's not working hours now." Cindy did not hesitate to turn the offer down.

"Next time, then. I'll pass my requests to President Lane. All requests are subject to what she'll relay

to you," Theo replied before I could say anything.

I turned to glare at him. He had already obeyed my orders and pulled the car over. Did he have to

go back on his promise now?

"That works too. In that case, I’ll await President Lane's message during working hours.” Cindy

made sure to emphasize the words 'working hours', and there was nothing I could say to refute that.

The light changed at that moment, and Cindy looked at it before saying, "I’ll be leaving now. Enjoy

your meal."

That sounded weird to me.

However, compared to that, I was more curious about what Theo was thinking. " Why won't you let

her join us? I happen to have something I wanted to discuss with her.''

Theo turned the car back around. "Why did you need to bring me up if you had something to

discuss?”

That question left me speechless.

"That's not important. We have a lot of things we need to work on together in the future, but this is

how you guys treat each other?"

Theo did not say anything, and we fell silent.

I turned to look at Theo. "I know you've always been worried about her. She might have done things

that were out of line, but that's all in the past. You don't have to be so worried now. I trust you and

Cindy, and you should trust her too. She’s matured."

Theo glanced at me and reached a hand out so he could hold me.