The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 55 Trick

It was a rare sight to see Madam Jenkins act so kind and pleasant. Susan Shelby realized that she was overwhelmed by Madam Jenkins' reaction.

She hastily said, "It's alright."

"The doctor came over to tell me earlier that Luke is already out of the woods. Susie, it must be tiring for you to stay up and take care of him all night." Madam Jenkins said kindly, "Here, I've sent my staff to prepare a room for you. Go and take a rest in the room."

Susan turned around to look at Luke to find that he was sleeping soundly. She could not help saying smilingly, "Alright. Thank you, Madam Jenkins."

"Don't mention it. I should be the one thanking you instead.” Madam Jenkins lowered her gaze to conceal the slyness in her eyes.

A servant brought Susan to a guest room. 1

Susan was already incapable of keeping her eyes open. She yawned and asked, "Do you know where is Julian now??

"Chairman Shaw is still resting in the room. Don’t worry, Ms. Shelby. Chairman Shaw and you are our honored guests. We will definitely take good care of him," said the servant softly.

Susan nodded. She could not refrain from thinking about throwing herself into bed now. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

The servant smiled, "Please rest well. I shall wake you when it’s time for lunch."

The servant retreated from the room as she spoke. Then, she closed the door thoughtfully.

As soon as she departed, Susan laid on the bed and drifted to deep sleep in just a few seconds.

In the dining hall.

Charlotte Jenkins walked over shyly with a cake served on a plate in her hands.

"Julian, I made you lemon cake. Here...give it a taste." Charlotte looked at Julian Shaw in anticipation.

Julian looked up nonchalantly.

Charlotte was rather skilled in baking. The lemon cake looked scrumptious with its fluffy texture and beautiful icing. It looked exquisite.

"I don't like sweet foods," said Julian expressionlessly.

Charlotte hastily added, "The lemon cake isn't that sweet. It tastes refreshing. Here, try it."

"It’s okay. I'm afraid that I'm going to feel sick for the rest of the day,” Julian lamented.

"You..." Charlotte's body shook ever so slightly. She looked like she was about to throw a fit but she soon managed to suppress her rage.

Before she met Julian, she also had no idea that she could stoop so low.

After meeting Julian, her pride and dignity of being the Jenkins family's precious lady were steadily losing traction!

For him, she tried to force herself to be a better person.

For him, she entered the kitchen to cook despite her disdain in the past.

Yet, what did she get in exchange?

She received this man's cold shoulder and nothing else!

Julian was not in the mood to pay attention to Charlotte. He stood up right away.

Charlotte hastily asked, "Julian, where are you going?"

"I'm going to check on Susie," said Julian.

"You can't,” said Charlotte subconsciously.

"Why can't I?" Julian frowned.

Realizing that she sounded too desperate, Charlotte lowered her voice and said softly, "It's the doctor's instruction, remember? My brother needs to rest and recover in a quiet environment. Julian, help us to the end. Just wait for a while longer. The doctor will come and tell us when Luke is fine."

Julian frowned even deeper now.

It had been a full night.

Susan had spent an entire night with Luke all by herself.

The b*st*rd was even holding onto Susie’s hand and refused to let go! 1

How could he allow someone else to take advantage of his woman?

Richard Jenkins came over to see him in the guestroom last night. Richard was constantly talking about projects with him, but after a short while, he dismissed Richard because how could he possibly pay attention to discuss projects?

Yet, he found that he was utterly incapable of shutting his eyes to go to sleep after he sent Richard away as soon as he thought about how Susan and Luke were together.

Meanwhile, he really wished that he could charge in and pull Susan away.

Yet...

Julian hesitated for a moment when he recalled Susan’s pleading gaze. He took a seat once again.

Charlotte could not help exhaling a long breath of relief. She said softly, "Julian, if you don't feel like eating the lemon cake, tell me what you like. Then, I shall make it for you, alright?"

Julian raised an eyebrow upon seeing Charlotte's pretty face. He laid his cards on the table by saying," What I like to eat is not so much related to the food

but it is highly related to the chef."

Charlotte's smile froze at once. She clenched her fists subconsciously with a dash of shame and resentment i n her eyes.

She wondered why she was not good enough for Julian such that he had to treat her in such a manner.

It must be Susan. The woman must be skilled in some voodoo practice. It was not enough for her to entice her brother — she had to bewitch Julian as well.

Charlotte bit her lower lip unconsciously.

However, it was fine. Her mother said that she would figure out a way to fulfill Charlotte's wish. It would not take long before her brother and Julian would reject Susan.

Sooner or later, the position of Mrs. Shaw would be hers.

She needed to bear with it for now!

"Is Chairman Shaw awake? I'm going to see him and discuss the collaboration again," Richard said to his servant as soon as he woke up.

"Chairman Shaw is already awake. However, sir, madam said she has something that she wishes to discuss with you. She asked you to meet her when you're awake,” replied the servant respectfully.

"What else can it be with her?" An impatient gaze flashed past Richard's eyes.

The servant looked at him in a pleading manner. "Sir, i f you don't meet madam, she won't let me off the hook."

Richard squinted his eyes and stretched out his hand t o flick at the servant's chin. He said mischievously," Alright. I'll go over and talk to her for the sake of my little precious girl.”

"Thank you, sir.” The servant did not avoid his touch either but she spoke with a charming expression.

"Remember to express your gratitude to me properly." Richard gave her voluptuous buttocks a tight slap. Then, he left while laughing aloud.

Madam Jenkins was already waiting for him in the study room.

She was already steeping black tea in the teapot when Richard opened the door and entered the room.

"What’s the matter? Speak quickly," Richard spat impolitely.

Madam Jenkins cracked into a gentle smile at him." Honey, it has already been a long while since we’ve chatted properly. Your stomach has not been feeling that well recently. I sent the staff to bring us the best black tea. It's good for your stomach. Come and have some, will you?”

Madam Jenkins either pulled a long face or kept a frown at all times on normal days. It was a rare sight for her to be so gentle so Richard's expression

appeared more pleasant as well.

He took a seat and grunted coldly, "Since when have you become so thoughtful?"

"Since when am I not thoughtful? It is only that you have only that homewrecker on your mind." Madam Jenkins' words were tinged with jealousy.

Richard was having a good time seeing her being jealous.

He then glanced at her and said nonchalantly, "If you’d been gentle from the start, would I still need to look for someone else outside the marriage?"

Madam Jenkins was infuriated by Richard’s bold, selfconceited speech. The expression on her face almost tensed up in rage.

She remembered her plan so she suppressed her impulse to fall out at once. To the best of her abilities, she gently asked, "Let's not talk about this anymore. The black tea is here - would you like to give it a taste?"

Richard was extremely pleased with Madam Jenkins' eagerly attentive mannerism.

He picked up the teacup and took a few sips.

A strange glint flickered in Madam Jenkins’ eyes. She asked, "How is it?"