Chapter 43 Meeting by Chance

Le Calandre Pub.

It was regarded as the most high-end pub in the city. A majority of its customers were filthy-rich as most of them were from upper-class society.

Even common wealthy men might not be able to fit in. If Mark Pattinson had not built a close rapport with its boss and been one of its regular customers, as well as a VIP, Lyla and her colleagues could not have set foot in Le Calandre Pub so effortlessly.

As a result, everyone felt proud of this little achievement, even though they knew that they would not have stood a chance at all if it was not for Mark Pattinson.

Mark Pattinson had booked the biggest private room that included all kinds of meals and drinks. Everyone could enjoy themselves to the maximum.

Lyla was a quiet person in nature. She tended to shy away from crowded places. Nevertheless, today, she was the reason for this event. With her active gang, everyone took turns drinking alcohol, playing games, throwing dice, so on, and so forth until finally, she felt a bit drunk.

Ever since Lyla worked in M.K. Corporation, she had good interactions with her colleagues. The exception was Mark Pattinson, whose temper was unpredictable and moods were unstable. Not forgetting, Kathleen’s deliberate harassment and her haughty attitude.

It was past office hours. Everyone had let their guards down and revealed their true colors, therefore, they enjoyed themselves very much.

Lyla could be seen laughing happily with her colleagues on and off.

Mark Pattinson was sitting opposite Lyla a distance away. His deep, dark eyes were fixed on her in displeasure. When he saw her smile, he felt extremely annoyed.

How could this woman smile so effortlessly at others but look restrained when she was with him.

At that moment, Kathleen glanced at him and wrapped her arms around his in a gesture of dominance. “I never thought you would promise them to come along!”

Kathleen sounded sour because she was actually hinting at him about Lyla. That woman unnerved her.

Mark Pattinson turned his face over and looked at Kathleen with his deep, dark eyes. “I’m giving them a treat. Why are you even asking?”

“I just felt surprised!” Kathleen murmured softly.

“I’m doing this for you.” Mark Pattinson groaned faintly. He sounded assertive.

“For me?” Kathleen seemed suspicious.

“As the Director of the Department of Design, you’re not getting along with them. That’s why I’m giving them a treat!”

“Is that so?”

“If not? What do you think this is for?” Mark Pattinson snorted.

“I believe in you!”

Kathleen gazed at Mark Pattinson, then a smile formed across her lips. She hugged Mark Pattinson’s arm tightly and carefully said, “I trust that you’re doing this for my own good!”

Mark Pattinson pursed his lips lightly and remained silent.