Chapter 155
Samuel arrived quickly, for he’d been worrying about Theodore’s injury, fut he had no idea why Eliana pretended to worst. After a thorough check, he found no signs of prepancy her health was perfect.
Soon realizing her ruse, Samuel pretended to prescribe medicine and told the maid Anthony had left to spy, “Tweed a kind of medicine. Can you buy for
The maid hesitated. Anthony had ordered her to watch closely and promised rewards for any clues
Seeing her reluctance, Samuel frowned threateningly. “If Mrs. Hussell’s condition worsens, you’ll bear the blame.”
The maid rushed off with the prescription, unwilling to share credit, so she didn’t ask others to replace her.
Meanwhile, Samuel and Eliana hovered over Theodore. “How’s my bandaging, Dr. Wilson?” Eliana asked.
Samuel eyed the bow on Theodore’s shoulder, suppressing a laugh. “Creative, indeed.” He wondered how Theodore tolerated such a cute adornment
Noticing Samuel’s gaze. Theodore asked flatly, “Amusing?”
Samuel finched. “Mr. Russell, let me tend to your wound.”
The maid returned with the medicine. Seeing nothing amiss, she relaxed. “Dr. Wilson, here’s the drug you needed.”
Samuel took the medicine, instructed Eliana on the dosage, and winked. “Rest well, Mrs. Russell Contact me if anything changes.”
Under the blanket, Eliana feigned weakness. “Thank you, Dr. Wilson.”
Theodore told the maid. “Escort Dr. Wilson out.”
Once they left, Theodore squeezed Eliana’s hand. “Thanks to you, Anthony didn’t see through me. I should go to the office now.”
“Okay, I’ll call Mr. Hall for a sick leave,” she said.
Theodore kissed her hand. “Thank you so much.”
Glad to help, Eliana smiled. “Not at all.”
r place, sir.
Theodore reached his office at 10:30 am.
Stanley dared not ask about the delay. “Mr. Russell, you had a 10:30 golf appointment with Mr. Marvin, but it’s too late now.”
Checking his watch, Theodore saw Stanley was right and told him to reschedule. Stanley hesitated, “Mr. Anthony Russell went in your p
Theodore sneered. “How did he know about my meeting with Liam?”
Facing Theodore’s icy stare, Stanley defended, “I swear I didn’t leak your schedule, sir!”
“Prepare my car,” Theodore said calmly.
At the golf course, Liam was surprised to see Anthony instead of Theodore. “Mr–Anthony Russell, why are you here?”
Anthony smiled courteously. “Theodore’s wife is unwell, so he’s at home. I didn’t want you to wait.”
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expression shifted subtly
Russell regained his sight.
“Exactly” Anthony agured
“Since you’re here, shall rplay a round!” Liam pestured to a cadidie to hand Anthony a club.
Taking the club, Anthony feigned modesty. “I’m no good at golf. Hope you won’t feel bored playing with ma ”
Liam took the first shot, sinking the ball perfectly. Anthony, however, kept missing, Finally, Liam said inkwardly, “Not your day, huh?”
“Poor skill,” Anthony replied. Seeing Liam pleaseil, he added, “As long as you enjoy it, my trip is worth it.”
Casually, Anthony m
y mentioned, “Have you reviewed the order contract?”
Liam shrugged. “If you can authorize a 5th higher profit, I’ll sign now
The thirty million order would mean a one and a half million increase. Such a decision required board approvalev
But Anthony, having lost three alles, needed a win. He decided to risk it, planning to blame Theodore’s lateness for the concession
When the board of directors asked about this, he would claim that Theodore’s lateness had first angered Liam and that he had no choice but to make
such a big concession.
“Mr. Marvin, “Before Anthony could dagree, I Liam pointed past him in shock. “Mr. Russell?”
Anthony clenched his fists. He thought, “Why is Theodore ruining my chance now?
Theodore walked past, shaking Liam’s hand. “Mr. Marvin, sorry for the delay.”
Liam asked, confused, “Wasn’t Mr. Anthony representing you?”
“Theodore smiled. “This is our first partnership. I can’t send a vice president” His words elevated Liam while diminishing Anthony
“Your commitment is appreciated,” Liam said.
Theodore noticed the abandoned clubs. Pretending not to know, he asked, “May I have the honor of a round?”
