Chapter 36: Go Out For Dinner
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Ever since I was forced to clarify his relationship with Janet in public, he had stopped calling her into
his office every now and then, or hitting on her lI before.
Janet felt that he had probably given up and was gradually relieved about it.
It was Saturday tomorrow, and she was looking forward to it.
She had planned to buy some fruits and visit Hannah after work.
Hannahâs condition had stabilized ever since she was transferred to another hospital.
As soon as Janet turned off her computer, I called her from behind.
"Lind, donât rush off work.Pack your things and come with me.Weâll go out for dinner later, and it will be
considered overtime.The company will offer you extra payment for it."
Janet bit her lip; she had an inkling about the dinner.
"Mr.Lyman, what kind of dinner is it? Is anyone else joining us?" I calmly looked around and said,
"Everyone has left.Only youâre here.I canât ask anyone else to join us, can I? I just received the news
that there is a chance to win this client over and design customized products for their brand this
year.Letâs see if we can make it happen tonight."
Janet looked around.Her colleagues had indeed left work.
Janet had sketched an extra design draft.
That was why she had stayed in the company longer.
But she was confused as to why I was asking her to attend the dinner.
After all, she was a new employee in the company.
âDoesnât he have an assistant? Iâm not experienced enough to discuss business, nor can I drink,â she
thought.
"Mr.Lyman, why donât you ask someone else to join you? I have important work to do tonight."
Janet picked up her bag, ready to leave.
I quickly grabbed her wrist and looked into her eyes.
"Donât be nervous.I just want to help you.You are just getting started with your career, and you have
practically no resources.Now, you have the chance to become friends with big shots in the fashion
world.Donât toss it away for some silly reason."
Janet wriggled her hand away from Iâs grip.
"Mr.Lyman, we are in the company now.If you keep behaving like this, people will end up
misunderstanding us.Donât forget that you have already clarified our relationship once.You donât want
to do it again, do you?"
"Lind, donât be so stubborn.We are all here to work.Itâs just a dinner.Why are you making a big deal out
of it? This is a workplace, not a school.You ought to follow the rules and regulations here," I said
sternly, his eyes gleaming with sarcasm.
"It is not that I donât want to go with you.I really have an important work to do."
Janet didnât want to argue with him.
"Donât be so reckless!" I snapped.
He raised his hand, trying to pull her away.
Just then, someone grasped her wrist.
"Mr.Lyman, this is the 21st century.Donât you know that you canât force your subordinate into doing
something she doesnât want to?"
Christopherâs jaw tightened.
Although he looked calm, the anger was evident in his eyes.
Noticing that it was Christopher, I calmed down and straightened his suit.
He didnât dare to be too arrogant in front of Christopher, but he wasnât afraid of him either.
"This is none of your business.Stay out of it."
He turned and glared at Janet.
"Donât be so reckless! If you let me down, Iâll make sure you donât work with the Larson Group
anymore."
Janetâs face darkened at his threat.
Now that Christopher was here, I couldnât do anything to her.
However, she couldnât afford to lose the job and didnât want Christopher to offend I because of her and
end up losing his job.
"Chris, donât worry about me.It will be fine."
Janet smiled at him.
Then, she turned to look at me as her icy gaze met his.
"Mr.Lyman, Iâll go with you."