Chapter 130: Is He Not Single?
Brittany asked Jeremy to bring her to Cliff's wedding this time. She told Jeremy what happened between her and Keith last time and claimed that she wanted to apologize to Keith sincerely. She also explained that during summer vacation was to make money so that she could pay for the damages caused by scratching Keith's car. Of course, she also admitted another intention of her: she would like to communicate with the cultivated and distinguished guests who were going to attend the wedding.
Jeremy smiled and brought her along. Brittany gave a contemptuous look at Cathryn's bulged belly for two reasons. On the one hand, Cathryn looked really bad with the unusual curve. On the other hand, she had done research among some of the company's senior staff. They were quite sure that their big boss was single. Therefore, when Cathryn appeared as a bulged belly female companion of Keith but unknown to the staff of the Stark Industries, it was obvious that she may not be a justifiable existence, either.
Although Jeremy had told her to take care of Cathryn, Brittany didn't care much. If she did as Jeremy requested, it would make her seem a bit flattering. Moreover, she didn't think Cathryn worthy of her care: she thought of her as a merely unjustifiable fertility machine.
After Keith told her Brittany's real intentions, Cathryn also had a reinforced impression of this junior schoolmate. Seeing her, Cathryn recalled the "incident" quickly and smiled.
"Hey, I'm Jeremy's female companion. He asked me to come over and take care of you. Do let me know if you need anything. I'd love to help." Brittany said politely with a smile.
"Thank you." Having the former impression of Brittany, Cathryn had no interest in communicating with her further.
Suddenly, Brittany became enthusiastic. She was sitting opposite Cathryn.
After Cathryn said thank you, she got up immediately and sat down next to Cathryn. They became so close to each other. Cathryn felt uncomfortable and moved away from her a bit.
"Did you come with Mr. CEO?" Brittany asked. She was so jealous of Cathryn. Her words became a bit offensive.
"Yes," Cathryn replied, taking a drink from the glass.
"I really wonder what the relationship is between you and the CEO." Brittany smirked and said, "It's said that our Mr. CEO is single, isn't he?"
"That's why we shouldn't trust in any groundless rumor." Cathryn wasn't offended by her question but responded peacefully.
Brittany failed to accost Keith last time. She had a nameless grudge against Cathryn. She took advantage of the fact that Keith hadn't announced the relationship with Cathryn in public yet. So she used some offensive words. But there was still some room.
Knowing that she couldn't avoid this, Cathryn just responded accordingly. Brittany had no idea how to continue with the conversation at the moment.
What does Cathryn mean? If the gossip is groundless, does she mean that Keith is not single? But if Keith is not single, is she his girlfriend? Or is it someone else? Brittany wondered.
"The information that employees have passed on is grounded for sure. After all, maybe they meet Mr. CEO more often than you meet him."
Brittany smirked again with a contemptuous tone.
Hearing what she was saying, Cathryn looked at her for a long while. Brittany's expression showed more and more complacency. Cathryn felt a bit sad for her and wondered how Jeremy would bring such a woman as a companion.
"Keith." Looking over Brittany, Cathryn called. "It's said that you're single. Could you please come over and clarify it?"
Hearing Cathryn's words, Brittany suddenly became stiff. She widened her eyes and seemed not to believe what Cathryn said. She turned back just to see that Keith and Jeremy were coming up.
All of this was, in fact, Jeremy's plan. Ever since Brittany hooked on him, Jeremy knew this woman was a bitch. He didn't bother to disclose it when she was always acting in front of him. When she required him to bring her to Cliff's wedding last night and told him about the story between her and Keith, an idea popped up in his mind.
Jeremy knew how Keith felt for Cathryn the best. As an old friend of his, Jeremy even felt anxious for Keith sometimes. The two were obviously affectionate to each other.
But Keith had been too careful to confess that.
In this case, he didn't mind using an external force to help his old friend to step out.
Brittany was so ambitious and mean. Jeremy could even imagine how badly she would behave in front of Cathryn. What she would do to Cathryn would definitely make Keith angry. And he may finally confess to Cathryn accordingly.
When Keith went up to help, Jeremy had not told him about his plan. However, Keith started the topic himself.
"I confessed to Cathryn yesterday, and I'm going to take her to Germany to meet my family for a while. During that time, could you please help handle some affairs of the group?"
If it was in the past, when he heard this news, Jeremy must have been yelling at Keith for his irresponsible manner. But today, Jeremy was stunned.
"You confessed yesterday?!" He asked.
Keith nodded.
"Oh no!" Jeremy shouted and took Keith toward Cathryn immediately. As he walked, he told Keith everything he had arranged. He now was concerned that Brittany would say something that would cause Cathryn to misunderstand. Both of them paced up.
When they arrived, they didn't expect Cathryn to look as usual. She called Keith and started the former conversation.
Due to the quick pace, Keith's heartbeat was a little bit disordered. He looked at Cathryn and gradually calmed down. He walked to her side directly and cuddled her shoulders. This move is clear enough to refute the rumor.
"My employees all know that I'm not single. Those who think I'm single are definitely not my employees." Keith explained.
After saying this, Keith turned back. Being slightly frowned, He looked at Brittany coldly.
"Who's this lady?" He asked.
"Your staff," Cathryn said.
"Not now," Keith announced.
Brittany became ashamed and speechless.