Coincidentally, Amos was also having his lunch at this very restaurant. As soon as he came in, he saw Eudora and Fabian talking to each other by the window.
Clint was a little startled. âPresident Grangerâ¦â
Amos withdrew his gaze, turned around, and entered the room.
Once Amos left, Fabian also mentioned, âLetâs head back in!â
Eudora didnât want to go in, so she found an excuse. âI want to go to the bathroom.â
âIâm heading back in first then.â
When Eudora came out from the bathroom, she saw Amos smoking as he leaned against the wall in the corridor.
Against the light, she couldnât see his face clearly. However, Eudora still remembered this scene vividly.
It reminded her of the first time she officially met Amos. The only difference was that they were at the Granger Mansion in Rosaville City at that time.
Now that she thought about it, it had been six years since then!
Eudora took a deep breath and went over. When she walked past Amos, the man reached out and stopped her by her tracks.
âArenât you very smart? Why donât you seem that smart anymore when youâre facing someone you have feelings for?â
There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, but Eudora didnât quite understand what he meant.
âWhat do you mean?â
âDo you know who the Nolan family is? Are you going to throw yourself at them like a moth to a flame? Where is the Eudora, who was always cautious when we were together? Or have you lost it after meeting a handsome man?â
Amos felt edgy when he saw the two of them were standing by the window just now. It looked as though they were discussing their future together.
Eudora initially did not want to rebut Amosâ words. However, it was really unpleasant to hear him holding her at gunpoint with such accusations.
Eudora frowned. âMy matters are for me to handle. I donât need you to worry about me, President Granger!â
Amos was so infuriated, âYouâre an idot!â
Eudora gritted her teeth. âSo what?!â
Amos went back angrily after Eudora left. Clint said hurriedly, âPresident Granger, the food is ready. Would you like to add more dishes?â
âI donât want to eat anymore. Letâs go back!â
Clint was left perplexed.
âBut we havenât eaten yet!â
âIâm not hungry! Are you?â
Clint looked depressed and he thought, âIâm so hungry. But how could I be honest when youâre looking like you were going to swallow me alive?â
When they were outside, Clint asked, âThen⦠are we still going for milkshake?â
Amos snorted and said, âIâm going to Harleyâs.â
â¦
Harley was enjoying basking under the sun with his wife at home. Hearing the doorbell, Thea got up and opened the door.
âMr. Granger! Heâs inside. Iâll prepare tea for you.â
Amos glanced at Theaâs belly from the corner of his eyes and said, âItâs fine, just sit down!â
Thea froze on the spot. This was the first time he spoke this way to her after knowing him for a long time.
Thea looked at her belly and finally understood.
Perhaps it was a habit that he had developed after Eudoraâs pregnancy.
âItâs okay! I can do it!â Thea then went to the kitchen hurriedly. Amos said nothing more at that sight.
The next second, Harley threw a pillow over.
âWhat? Youâve finally figured it out and decided to look for me? I donât care, I donât know, and I donât understand either!â
Amos caught the pillow and retorted, âWho said that I came to you to talk about this? I came to you for a drink!â
âNo! My honey is expecting!â
Amos was speechless.
âLetâs have tea then. Didnât you say that you like the tea from my house? Iâll have someone bring it to you.â
âWe donât accept bribes!â Harley refused immediately.
Amos nodded. He saw Thea coming out of the kitchen out of the corner of his eye. He lowered his eyes and said slowly.
âSince you donât want to, then just forget about it. I wonât blame you. After all, weâve been friends for 20 years!â
Harley was left speechless. Was Amos possessed? He had never spoken like this to anyone other than Eudora.
He immediately felt a little proud. âDonât you dare think that Iâll help you just because you played the friendship card. No way!â
The next second, Thea came over with tea and looked at Harley fiercely.
âHarley, how could you say those words?â
Harley went silent again.
He threw a resentful glance at Amos. âFine, you win!â
Immediately, he smiled and said, âThea, we were just messing around.â
Thea eyed him suspiciously. Harley walked over hurriedly and patted Amos on the shoulder. âWe were just kidding, werenât we?â
Amos nodded his head obediently and replied, âYeah!â
Thea breathed a sigh of relief. âThatâs good. Then carry on. Iâll go into my room!â
After two steps, Thea turned back and smiled at Harley.
âHubby, please be good!â
Harley nodded and answered, âOkay. Rest well!â
Amos observed their interaction and recalled the times he had with Eudora. Just like them, even though they stayed together and did nothing, it was still the best thing ever.
In the blink of an eye, everything changed.
âWell, you should have guessed it by now, right? Since you have guessed it, why are you still here to see me? I have told you everything I know. The rest Iâm professionally sworn to secrecy. I wonât tell you even if you ask me.â
Amos shook his head, âI donât want to ask you anything, and I wonât force you to violate any professional ethics. Iâm here to help you!â
Harley was stunned. âYouâre swamped with work. Forget it!â
âNo, Iâm the one who knows Fabian the best,â Amos said, âHave you forgotten? Recently, Valiant East and the Nolan family were bidding for a project. I roughly know about the Nolan familyâs situation. Donât you think that we should join forces?â
Harley smiled. âWhat is your purpose? Donât tell me that you suddenly want to do some good for our country!â
Amos smirked. âOn one hand, Iâm here to serve our country. On the other hand, I hope that you could agree to my request!â
âSay it!â Harley said.
âIf anything bad were to happen to the Nolan family, I hope that the police could give the Holt family a chance!â
Harley shot a disdainful look at Amos. âI knew that you would do anything for Eudora.â
âJust tell me if you would do it!â Amos said.
âIâll do it!â Harley nodded.
Before he left, Amos thought of something and asked.
âWhen is Thea due?â
Harley looked at Amos in shock. âWow! Look at you being all decent. It wonât be long. Itâs in the middle of this month!â
âYou should pay more attention to her then! Have you found a doctor? Doctor Leon could arrange someone for you. If you need, I will ask Clint to help you to contact him.â
Harley raised his eyebrows. âWho is the person that Doctor Leon could arrange? Could it be that you donât even know Doctor Leonâs daughterâs name?â
Amos thought about it carefully, âI think her name was Hilda?â
Harley went speechless.
âEnough! Her name is Helen! Sheâs been treating you so well, and everyone could tell that sheâs interested in you, but you couldnât even remember her name.â
Harley silently mourned for Helen!