A Moment in Destiny

Chapter 80 Come Back To Work

Silence, a long silence, it was so long that she thought that he would not send her a message. Suddenly a message was received.

William: Do you hate me?

Hate?

Sherry asked herself. It was a negotiated contract so why should she hate him? She didn’t know if she should hate him or hate herself! But in these five years, this kind of separation from her child caused her to be extremely hurt. She didn’t hate him for taking away her child but she hated him for doing it again five years later. She took a deep breath and replied.

Sherry: Hate!

After a long while, a message was received.

William: Go to sleep!

She looked at the phone in a blank and no messages came after that. She didn’t know what he meant. Was he angry because of her reply that she hated him and didn’t allow her to see her child anymore?

Sherry started to ponder deeply. He said for her to be his lover for life. This was a long, long time until death. Should she accept? He said that he can let his child spend time with her but this was the only request!

In the dim bar, William sat in a corner holding onto his phone. The other hand was holding onto a cigarette. He was entirely lethargic and dispirited but maintained his overbearing attitude.

“Will, you are very different recently!” Liam raised his glass, “You seem so distracted!”

“Don’t you have anything to do?” William said softly, coldly but emotionlessly.

“Heh! So you guys are here!” Suddenly a quiet and exquisite voice interjected.

The two of them looked up at the same time and Sarah Brooks was smiling radiantly towards them. She wore a dense pattern T-shirt and looked like a little girl. She wore grey colored jeans and a pair of canvas shoes. When she appeared at that dimly lit bar, she ruined her clean image of a girl next door.

“When did you come back?” Liam was puzzled and totally didn’t expected it, “didn’t you tell dad and mom that you’re not coming back?”

“I just came back and didn’t see you, so I came here to try my luck!” Sarah said and sat down.

“You brother and sister have a good chat, I’m leaving!” William’s raspy voice revealed a trace of emotion, stood up and winked at Sarah.

“William, you’re leaving now?”

“Wasn’t this what you wanted?” William said and left.

Liam frowned, “What do you want?”

“Thanks! William.”

“Hey! What do you mean?” Liam was frustrated, “Don’t come here next time. It’s not a good place. Come, let’s go back!”

“But don’t you come regularly?” Sarah couldn’t tolerate his nagging, “You can come but I can’t?”

“I don’t allow you to come!” Liam yelled, “Go home!”

“Take me home!” Sarah immediately grabbed Liam’s arm, “Bro, actually I don’t like this environment at all!”

“Go back on your own, I have something else on!”

“Are you going to look for women?”

Liam was stunned and then laughed weirdly, “Yes!”

“Brother!” Sarah frowned, “I’ll tell dad and mom!”

Friday at midday.

Sherry was attending to the customers when William and Liam suddenly appeared at the Wait restaurant.

“Hi! Sherry, how are you doing?” Liam had not seen Sherry for a long time.

“Hi, Liam and Mr. Rowland. How are you!” Sherry greeted politely.

William gently nodded but didn’t speak. His gaze didn’t stop on Sherry’s face. He wore a dark silver shirt with a pair of black trousers. He was elegant and handsome. His deep dark eyes didn’t wander and stared directly at the lift. That stare of indifference penetrated the souls and terrified all around. William walked directly to the lift.

“Will, you go up first!” Liam smiled at Sherry and was rather caring towards her, “Sherry, you look like you’ve not been sleeping well. Are you very stressed recently or had Leon been mistreating you?”

The man in the lift tensed up and became stiff.

Sherry shook her head, “No, I’m fine! Liam, go ahead for your lunch!”

“Sherry, I’ll pick you up after work and treat you to dinner, okay?” Liam was thinking that he had not seen Sherry for a while and missed her. She had once saved his life.

Sherry smiled and rejected, “No need, Liam, I need to pick Dan up today.”

“Let’s go together. I have not seen him for a long time!” Liam continued.

Sherry felt that it wasn’t appropriate to refuse any further and nodded, “Okay then!”

“Okay, I’ll pick you up after work and we’ll pick Dan up together. Wait for my call!” Liam patted Sherry’s back affectionately and turned to go upstairs only to find William in a daze at a corner.

“Will? What happened? Do you want to join us?” Liam raised his eyebrow and thought that Will wanted to join them.

When she heard Liam, her heart skipped a beat, and subconsciously looked towards William but he didn’t look back at her.

“I’m not free!” William said and walked off.

When Sherry couldn’t see any more, she heaved a sigh of relief. However, she strangely felt lost but didn’t think much of it. When William and Liam ate and left, Liam reminded her, “Don’t forget to wait for my call!”

“Okay!” She nodded.

William maintained his silence and didn’t even look at her. Perhaps he will not harass her anymore, Sherry thought. If that was the case, then she will finally be free.

When it was about time to leave, Sherry suddenly received a message. It was from Mr. Fox, “Come to number 15 villa after work.”

She was stunned and was anxious because she had agreed to Liam’s invitation. Also, it was the weekend and Dan had gone home. She can’t leave Dan alone for the night.

Sherry: Can I go next week?

The other side did not reply. Sherry thought that he had agreed and didn’t say any further.

But as she was about to get off work, Leon said to Sherry, “Sherry, Will ordered a take out. Help me to deliver it. Anyway, it’s along the way of the company transport. I’ll not send someone for this since we’re rather busy today.”

Sherry was stunned but when she thought that Leon allowed her to leave early to pick up her child on Fridays and it was a special privilege for her so she couldn’t refuse his instructions, “Okay! I’ll deliver it!”

Later when Sherry received Liam’s call she said, “Liam, I’m going to deliver a take out for Mr. Rowland. You don’t have to pick me up. I’m already on my way!”

“You’re coming to the company?”

“Yes!”

“Okay! Then wait a while for me. Give me a call once you’ve delivered it. I have to settle an urgent matter.” Liam sounded anxious.

“Okay!”

Sherry carried the container and entered the Rowland Group building complex. She only left for several days and felt rather detached from this place.

When the receptionist saw Sherry, she was surprised, “Sherry, why are you back?”

Sherry smiled as she walked to the lift, “Food delivery!”

“You deliver food now?” The receptionist asked in disbelief, “I’m sure with your abilities you don’t have to resort to delivery!”

“I’m going up first!” The lift came and she politely said to the receptionist and entered the lift.

Alice was very excited to see Sherry, “Sherry, why are you back?” Alice ran over to her.

“Alice, this is Mr. Rowland’s take out. Can you take it in for him?” She knew that anything that goes to William must go through Alice who was his secretary.

“Okay!” Alice paused, “Put it down, I’ll deliver it to Mr. Rowland. Wait for me!”

Alice pressed the intercom and announced, “Mr. Rowland, your take out is here!”

“Have the delivery person send it in.” He said softly causing Sherry and Alice to be stunned.

Alice immediately said, “Sherry, take it in by yourself.”

Sherry’s face was tensed and said, “I won’t go in, you just tell him that I’ve left.”

“But…” Before Alice could say anything, William’s office door suddenly opened and he stood at the door and looked at the two ladies, “Ms. Murray, I didn’t expect it to be you! Can you please come in for a moment?”

Sherry braced herself, nodded, and entered William’s office, “Mr. Rowland, what’s the matter?”

William sat on the executive chair and calmly lit a cigarette, “How have you been recently?”

Sherry took a deep breath and replied, “I’m fine!”

“It must be tough working at the Wait Restaurant!”

“It’s okay!” She didn’t know what William meant. He was so busy, how would he know what happened at the restaurant? It was unbelievable and she didn’t know what he was thinking. This man was like a deep and bottomless chasm. She just felt that he was dark and frightening. She wanted to leave but she was captivated by his handsome looks.

“Have a seat!” He said.

“Mr. Rowland, I need to go. This is your take out!” She placed the take out container on the table and became nervous.

“Come back to work!” He tossed the cigarette and said calmly.

Sherry looked at him, “I’m very happy with my current job!”

“Do you really like to finish work at 9 pm every day?” He raised his eyebrows.

“It enriches me!” Sherry replied.

It was he who dismissed her. Now it was impossible for him to have her back. Additionally, she no longer wanted to have any dealings with this man. After putting down the container, she smiled slightly and didn’t wait for William to speak and she turned to leave. William opened his mouth and wanted to say something but did not.

Once she was out of William’s office, Sherry took a deep breath and smiled at Alice. At this moment, Liam walked over and asked, “Sherry, are you done?”

“Yes!” Sherry nodded.

“Then let’s go!” Liam smiled and pressed for the lift.

It was Monday again.

After nine o’clock at night, the customers had left the restaurant and Sherry was about to leave. She suddenly received a message. There were three simple words but it was very demanding.

Mr. Fox: Come over tonight!

She looked at her watch. It was already half-past nine. She called the number to have the driver pick her up. She was very quiet along the way and the driver was as well. It was obvious that he didn’t probe into other people’s matters. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

The house was brightly lit when she arrived. After a deep breath, she pushed open the door to enter. At the white sofa, William was putting on the mask and smoking leisurely. There were a lot of cigarette butts on the coffee table.

His slim fingers were holding onto the cigarette when he heard someone entering. He turned with his fox face mask. He exuded a special magnetism. Sherry was afraid that something would happen and stood in place and didn’t move.

He looked up and said softly, “Have you eaten?” He knew that she just finished work and had not eaten and neither had he.

Sherry shook her head.

“Go and cook, I haven’t eaten either!” He ordered.

Sherry was stunned and swallowed her saliva.