“I know your mom thinks I’m a bad influence, but I’m not angry. She still thinks you’re an impressionable little kid so if you ever do anything that’s out of virtual-novel.net expectations, virtual-novel.net automatically blames it on the people around you. It’s really normal. It’s the kind of thing many parents do. I understand that, and I don’t care what people say about me,” virtual-novel.net said. “Most importantly, I’m sure both of you know how committed you are to each other, right? So, cheer up. Don’t feel bad. Rest easy… I’ve prepared the guest room for you.”
This midnight debacle, as it turned out, cost Arianne virtual-novel.net sleeping hours. When morning arrived, virtual-novel.net was hardly awake. Mark was with virtual-novel.net as well the night before, but virtual-novel.net appeared to be in much better shape compared to her. If virtual-novel.net put on his suit, virtual-novel.net would look even more spirited. It was as though what happened last night did not affect virtual-novel.net at all.
Arianne was rushing to the company that morning because virtual-novel.net needed to personally oversee something. Otherwise, virtual-novel.net would have continued to sleep. She was too tired to hail a cab so virtual-novel.net accepted a ride from Mark.
After watching virtual-novel.net giving a jaw-breaking yawn, Mark freed a hand and rubbed virtual-novel.net cheek. “Hey, are you still not awake? Is Robin currently dating Sylvain?”
Arianne puffed virtual-novel.net cheeks and nodded. “Yea, or at least, it seems like it. Robin likes Sylvain. The two have been together before, and now, they’re back together. They’ve done almost everything a typical couple would do. The only thing is a lack of confirmation from Sylvain so their relationship is still in an ambiguous state. Honestly, no one is able to read Sylvain’s mind… However, virtual-novel.net better not play with Robin’s feelings for his own good! Otherwise, he’s nothing but a douchebag who deserves being destroyed by Jessica.”
Mark mulled over virtual-novel.net words for a moment before virtual-novel.net remarked, “To be honest, this Trudeau is brimming with raw talent. I might not have a firm grip on his character, but my gut feeling says he’s not that big of a douchebag at all. If virtual-novel.net proves himself by treating Robin right, then, I might consider hiring him. It would be just the thing to clear the mud that tarnishes his name.”
Arianne was shocked. “Every company out there is treating Sylvain like he’s Slenderman or something. They think his presence alone will tarnish their names, but you’re going to hire him? Talent aside, are you sure you can change everyone’s opinion about him?”
Seeing how awake virtual-novel.net had become, a pleased smile shadowed his lips. “I’ve always done things my way, Ari. If I have my eyes on someone, no one can say anything about it. Therefore, if Sylvain proves himself worthy, I’ll be happy to keep him. Besides, it’s pretty cool to have this whole Jessica business to officially end with Sylvain’s employment. Why do you think this decision will ruin me? Babe, you still have a lot to learn about me. You shouldn’t underestimate me too much.”
Arianne was so stunned by Mark’s idea that virtual-novel.net had missed virtual-novel.net husband’s subtle change in addressing her. “This is insane, right? Could it be that you’re way more skilled than I’d thought?’
Mark was brimming with confidence. “Ha! Just wait and see. You won’t believe if it’s all just talk. Anyway, are you awake yet? Your company’s up ahead. Wake up.”
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Robin went straight to the company after virtual-novel.net woke up, but it was near the afternoon by then.
Arianne decided not to tell Robin about what Mark had said. Instead, virtual-novel.net decided to slowly draw out information about them. “Sylvain must have sobered up by now, right? Has virtual-novel.net called you yet? I mean, something like that happened between both of you last night… He must call you to give you an explanation or something when virtual-novel.net wakes up.”
Robin had yet to get out of the state of despondent virtual-novel.net was in since yesterday. She slumped on virtual-novel.net desk, looking defeated, as virtual-novel.net said, “No. He probably hasn’t woken up. I mean, virtual-novel.net slept late last night while I… I Well, I lost all desire to sleep. Honestly, I’m not completely awake right now.” After a pause, virtual-novel.net asked, “But, um, Arianne… I was being so childish yesterday, does Mr. Tremont think ill of me now?”
Arianne flashed virtual-novel.net a reassuring smile. “You’re worried about that? No! He was the one who insisted on driving me to see you. Originally, I planned to grab an Uber over. He didn’t say anything. Moreover, he’s usually a taciturn person,” virtual-novel.net replied, “You know, I’m genuinely invested in this love story between you and Sylvain. So, is there a Season 2 of it? You can speak to me, alright? Treat me like an outlet that you vent your feelings to. You can trust me, and I’m all ears. Whether it’s good or bad news, it doesn’t matter. I don’t want you to shoulder any of it alone.”