Seeing Caroline, the party got involved, left, the remaining middle-aged women dispersed as well.

I took a step back and kept a certain distance from Patrick. Looking at him, I said, "Mr. Cowell, thank you for being so kind to me. From now on, you are my brother-in-law as well as my boss. We'd better not have any contact in private."

After that, I walked out.

I didn't hear Patrick's footsteps behind me.

Feeling a little lost in my heart, I knew that such an answer from him would suit the situation the best.

I would find it the most desperate thing if he gave me any further hope.

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