Chapter 1778
After yesterday's event, | woke up somewhat late. Once | washed up and went downstairs, | saw that Nicky was
ready to go out. "Wait for me."
| drank the juice from the table, grabbed a sandwich, and went out with Nicky.
She was still as gentle and refined as before as if everything was peaceful. Even when she had injuries on her
hands and forehead, she did not seem to care.
Nicky turned her head and glanced at me, then looked straight ahead. She slowly said, "Actually, there's no need
for you to hurry. | can get a cab."
I smiled at her, and after | got into the car with her, I said, "If | go any later, I'll be late for work. Even | can't
break the rules."
I had always been disciplined, so | naturally would not be late nor leave early because of my identity. One had to
abide by srules. Plus, | did not want Theo to be placed in a difficult spot because of me.
Nicky responded tolightly and no longer said anything else. | glanced at the wounds on her forehead and
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtarm. Seeing that the gauze on her forehead had been changed and medicine had been applied on her hands, |
felt more relieved.
As soon as we arrived at Grant Corporation, | received a text from Theo. He had found out about Nicky's
birthday, and it was just after the film festival.
It was perfect.
| sat on my seat with a big smile on my face and started the day.
Since the film festival was approaching, everyone was working hard and throwing themselves into work. Even
Theo worked overtuntil late tonight. | was sitting on the sofa, waiting for him to cback, but I fell asleep
unknowingly. When | woke up, | discovered that | was already in bed. There was the sound of water flowing
coming from the bathroom. If he was just taking a bath, it probably had not been long since he chome. | just
stayed on the bed with my eyes closed and waited for him to cout.
The sound of water running stopped, and after a short while, a whiff of fragrance assaulted my nostrils. | rolled
over to hug him and opened my eyes with a smile.
Theo looked atdotingly and scratched my nose. "When did you wake up?"
"Not long ago. You must be tired. Why don't | give you a massage?"
"It's rare for you to offer. Of course." He stood up after saying this.
| went behind him and squeezed his shoulders. "Is this alright?”
"es."
Theo seemed to be enjoying himself. He closed his eyes and enjoyed my massage.
"Is the preparation almost complete?"
"Almost. The day after tomorrow will be the film festival. We'll have to do everything well without making any
mistakes tomorrow." Although his voice was light, there was a lot of hidden strength.
This was the first tGrant Corporation was promoting something related to artificial intelligence, which was
why he placed great importance on it.
He wanted to make an important mark. As long as the film festival was successful, it would be worthwhile for
him to do this project.
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| could not help him much at his work, but | would always support him behind his back.
"I believe that it'll be successful," | said firmly.
Hearing the tone in my voice, there seemed to be a smirk on the corners of his lips. " Since my wifey said that
it'll be a success, it'll surely be a success."
"Do you think I'm sfortune teller? That everything | said will ctrue?" | smiled and squeezed his shoulder
harder.
"Alright, alright. Enough with the massage.’
He took my hands down and rubbed his shoulders Perhaps | had used too much force earlier, and it caused him
spain. However, he placed his hands down after a short while. "There are personnel restrictions at the film
festival the day after tomorrow, so | can't let you tag along."
Although | felt that it was regretful hearing him say that, | was not upset over it. That's alright. There's a live
broadcast anyway. I'll watch it at hand prepare a feast for you while | wait for you to chome."
"Okay. Be a good girl and wait forat home."
Afterward, Theo left a light kiss on my forehead...