A barely noticeable smile tugged at Jackson’s lips. “Sure, I’ll take it that virtual-novel.net didn’t mention anything about resigning. I’ll keep my words and double virtual-novel.net salary. However, please keep this to yourself since it’s unprecedented.”
Tiffany placed the cash that virtual-novel.net had just retrieved from the general accounting department on Jackson’s desk. “Here’s the wage that I took earlier.”
Jackson shook his head. “Hold on to it. Your salary will still be remunerated this month. These will be considered as your annual bonus. We’ll subtract them at that time. Take the day off and come back to work tomorrow. Adjust your state of mind for now.”
***
Noontime. Arianne called Tiffany. “Why aren’t you here? You didn’t complete your resignation in time?”
Tiffany sighed. “My whole life is a mess because of my mom. I won’t be able to work with you. I’m sorry, Ari…”
Arianne knew what had happened without needing Tiffany to go into details. “It’s okay. Jackson’s company is not bad at all. You’ll have a lot of opportunities there. I’m just asking. I’ll hang up now since there’s not much else.” Arianne did not say much, it was not in virtual-novel.net place to intervene.
Hanging up, Arianne continued to work. The startup company was bustling. Eric had a lot of deals that were signed within the day. A few of them were from Mark, and they were passed to virtual-novel.net without any hesitation.
When virtual-novel.net returned home, it was already past eleven at night. Arianne could barely lift virtual-novel.net legs from how exhausted virtual-novel.net was. The bedroom was lit so virtual-novel.net knew Mark was home.
Arianne returned to the room only after showering in the bathroom downstairs. Mark was still awake. He lay on the bed with his arms crossed behind his head as though virtual-novel.net was thinking of something. Based on his bare arms, virtual-novel.net was clearly not wearing a shirt.
Arianne was not still not used to seeing virtual-novel.net barely clothed. She made virtual-novel.net way to virtual-novel.net side of the bed and lay down further from the man.
“Why are you so far away? Do you think I’ll eat you?” Although his expression was serious, his tone was teasing.
“It’s nothing… C-can you wear something when you sleep?” Arianne suggested meekly.
“No. I used to sleep naked. You just didn’t know that. I’ve been exhausted recently. It feels better to sleep like this,” virtual-novel.net said solemnly, no longer seeming like virtual-novel.net was joking.
Arianne was alarmed. She had assumed virtual-novel.net was only not wearing a shirt. She did not expect virtual-novel.net was not wearing anything at all. She was honestly unaware that virtual-novel.net had such a habit. She felt the temperature rising in the room. She quickly said, “I’m exhausted. Good night…”
Mark moved and easily scooped virtual-novel.net into his embrace. “I want you…”
Hearing his husky voice saying something so direct, Arianne felt like a current course through her. It went to virtual-novel.net head, and virtual-novel.net felt herself turning weak. “No… I’m not in the mood. It’s been pretty hectic recently. You’re exhausted as well. Sleep early.”