Words I Was Afraid To Hear Chapter 84

"Here are the rest of the reports from the COOs of the hotel chain and the shoe brand . We will launch our bridal line next month . " Midori reported .

"Hmmn . Good work . " Masaichi tossed the papers on the desk with a thud .

"Are you sure you can go back to the company next week?"

"I have a doctor's permit for it . What's up with you? You don't want to step down as CEO?"

"Ah . . . no! I . . . " She pondered on it . Indeed, she does not know what will happen to her work when her brother comes back . However, it is true that she was fine for him to take over .

"Don't worry . After our transitions go smoothly, you can go back to your work at the Igarashi group . "

Midori was taken aback . She took a half step back, then her body shivered and her lips trembled .

"What's with that reaction? You don't like to go back to your job?" He eyed his sister, waiting for how she will salvage the situation . She might be unwilling to go back to City T because of that guy .

Since Midori did not say anything for awhile, Masaichi reinforced his statement .

"Like before, you will take Manta back as well . It's safer for you guys . " Up until this day, he is blaming himself for what happened to his wife . He had always been cautious . That one time that she flew to see him, it had to happen . He looked at his sister . "Wakarimasu ka?(1)"

She snapped out of her thoughts . "Hai, wakarimasu . (2)"

Tears were threatening to fall from her eyes, but she managed to hold them back .

"If . . . if there's nothing else, I . . . " She looked like she will break down at any moment .

Masaichi took out an envelope from the drawer . Then he gestured for her to take it .

She opened it . It was the invitation to the engagement party of Dan and Madeline . It was addressed to the chairman and CEO of XCG .

Before she could completely process it, he said, "Dad is in City T with Mom . "

She furrowed her brows in confusion . Their father is supposed to be back from Country F today . Why is he in Country N with their mother?

As if reading her mind, he added, "It's no big deal . They can handle it . However . . . I can't go to that event alone . "

She began to put the pieces together . "So you want me to come with you . " It was not a question, based on her intonation, but her left brow was raised .

"You can pick out a dress from our new collection . You just need to tell me the color so I could complement it accordingly . "

She gulped . There was no way that she is getting out of this .

"Your reaction tells me that you are hesitant to attend your ex's engagement . " he declared .

As he hit the nail on the head, her eyes twitched . However, she recovered in no time . "No problem . " Her face turned indifferent . "Is that all?"

"Hai . Oyasumi . " He went back on reading the reports .

As his sister turned around to walk away, he thought, 'It's better you stop this delusion . Whatever is going on between you two will be inappropriate after this announcement . No sister of mine will be a mistress . '

Midori's mind was wandering off to the possible situation . She hurriedly went back to her room and shut the door . She threw herself on the soft bed .

She knew that they will have an engagement party . She even saw the dress Madeline had picked out . However, they agreed that she will not be invited . It was awkward enough to know that your husband will have a fake engagement to someone else . No need for her to actually watch how it happens . That is her husband for cryin' out loud!

After thinking for a bit, she took her phone .

After two rings, the call was picked up .

"Hey, Darling . Miss me already? Want me to kidnap you?" He chuckled .

"Verdan Zhou . " She furrowed her brows . It was not a good time to try to be funny .

"Uh-oh . . . full name . Something wrong?"

"My brother wants me to witness your engagement . " her voice was serious .