Perfect CEO

Chapter 55

Gwendolyn nodded. “Then, I'll have the money ready by tomorrow. Please hurry up and operate on Melanie as soon as possible.”

Lucy felt an oppressive weight lift off her shoulders. Suddenly feeling hungry, she dug into her dinner.

Gwendolyn glimpsed at Melanie, who didn't have much appetite. After eating only a few mouthfuls, Melanie pushed the bowl away and returned to the bed to play with her Barbie doll.

The Barbie doll was a gift from Juliette. Both girls shared a mutual love for it.

Therefore, when Juliette went shopping for dolls, she made sure to get one for Melanie.

Gwendolyn watched as Melanie played merrily. Perhaps, this was the only time that thoughts of her illness did not plague the girl's mind.

Gwendolyn stayed until the mother-daughter duo finished their dinner. By then, the nurse had arrived, and it was time for Lucy to leave for her shift in Night City.

Hence, both of them left the hospital together. Gwendolyn then saw Lucy off at the entrance to Night City.

Before Lucy stepped out of the car, the former asked, “Lucy, do you think I could come back to dance again?”

She had felt pretty good about her performance here that night, and it seemed like everyone missed her.

Although she did not like the place much, she was willing to continue dancing here for survival's sake. Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Lucy fell silent for some time. When she turned to look at Gwendolyn, there was a somber expression on her face.

“Gwen, since you've already left, don't come back anymore. This place is too chaotic. Now that you're out, then stay away.”

Gwendolyn nodded faintly. “Mm, I won't come back anymore, then. Promise me you'll get a new job too after Melanie recovers.”

Lucy chuckled. “All right. When that day comes, we'll be able to eat, drink, and have fun together again.”

Gwendolyn watched as Lucy entered Night City before driving off.

When her phone rang, she picked it up and answered the call without checking who the caller was. “Hello?”

“Gwendolyn, I need you to come and get me at Platinum Plate.”

It was Patrick, whose voice slurred as if he was drunk.

“Mr. Lowen, isn't it my day off today?”

“I'll triple your pay.”

“All right. Wait for me. I'll be there shortly.”

Gwendolyn was currently close to Platinum Plate. After hanging up the phone, she made an emergency U-turn, earning a tirade of abuse from the driver behind her.

“Where the f*ck did you learn to drive?”

Nonetheless, the woman paid no mind to the insults. Her heart soared. Getting triple pay was just what she needed!

Overjoyed, she practically sang the entire journey. “The little, wild horse and the thorny rose...”

Ten minutes later, Gwendolyn arrived at the destination.

She parked her car at the entrance of Platinum Plate before calling Patrick.

“I'm here, Mr. Lowen. You can come out now!”

Hearing the joyful lilt in her voice, Patrick couldn't help but smirk. His eyes lit up with amusement. “Why, aren't you fast?”

This is the power of triple pay, huh? It only took her ten minutes to get here. I have to admit, I'm impressed.

He took a swig of beer and got up from the table as his two companions stared at him in bewilderment.

“Enjoy yourselves, guys. I'm heading off. I think I'm drunk.”

Seriously? He claimed to have gastric pain after taking a sip, which was why we didn't give him a hard time. Now, he's saying that he's drunk?

Kevin scolded, “Patrick Lowen! So this is how it is, eh? You forget all about us as soon as you get a woman.”

Unfazed, Patrick smiled coldly. “You're right. A woman's here to get me. Since you two have no women to fetch you, continue enjoying yourselves.”

Lucas and Kevin were dumbfounded. Is he flaunting right now?

The two of them exchanged a glance and got up from the table as well.

“Guess what? We're both too drunk to drive. You don't mind giving us a lift in your car, do you?”

Then, ignoring a certain someone's stern glare, the duo exited the room.

Holding on to Lucas, Kevin pulled open the back door of the Volvo at the entrance. After getting in, he said, “Hi, Ms. Ashton. We meet again.”

Gwendolyn turned around to look at the two. They reek of alcohol! However, these two are truly so good-looking that it's hard to look away!

“Hello!” But, have I seen them before?