Craving 24

Chapter 24 

He seemed indifferent again, and she guessed he was irritated by Johnathan creating another opportunity for them. Not wanting him to think she was trying to get closer, she quickly explained, “I’ll just go with Kat.” 

After a pause, she added, “It’s late. I’m off to bed. You should get some sleep, too.” 

With this, she sat on her side of the bed, put on the earplugs and eye mask, and wrapped herself in the blanket, going to sleep. 

Ellsworth looked down at her, his eyes devoid of any emotion. 

Everyone thought she loved him and had endured enough. He 

was the only one who knew the truth-she was into someone 

else. 

Marrying him was simply a pragmatic choice in line with her 

interests. 

Seeing her so wary of him, he lost all interest. 

Everyone always fawned over him. Forcing a woman was 

beneath him. 

He lay down and turned off the main light, while the bump 

under the blanket still remained motionless. He stretched out a 

leg and nudged her lightly through the blanket. “Get out before 

you suffocate yourself. I’m not a perv.” 

Only then did she pull back the blanket. 

Glancing at him, she said, “I’ll talk to Patsy. You’ll be free from 

this awkward position. Just focus on those projects.”” 

Without responding, he said coldly, “Go to sleep.”. 

She had no objections. Closing her eyes, she soon drifted to 

sleep. 

*** 

It was Friday the next day. 

After work, Harriet hopped into Kathie’s car and went to the 

hotel with her gift for Johnathan in her bag. 

She had always attended social gatherings like this together 

with Kathie. 

By the time they 

buzzing with laughter and chatter. 

With a grin, Kathie handed Johnathan her gift. “Happy 

birthday, Nathan.” 

He took it with a smile. “Thanks, Kat. Just having you here 

means the world to me-no need for gifts from now on.” 

Then he turned to Harriet, the grin on his face widening. “Hello, 

Hara.” 

She gave him her gift, too, smiling, “Happy birthday, 

Johnathan.” 

She was good-looking, gentle, and elegant. 

On top of that, her voice was pleasant to the ear, making her all 

the more likable. 

Even Johnathan’s voice became much gentler. “Thanks, Hara. 

Take a seat. See if there’s anything you like on the menu. You 

and Kat can order whatever you want.” 

“Alright.” 

After saying this, Harriet looked around. The seat on 

loyal admirer-sat on his left side. 

She quickly looked away. She knew her place and wouldn’t 

humiliate herself by sitting next to him. 

After all, he had been on his phone throughout this entire time, 

not even sparing her a glance. 

She accidentally met eyes with Brittany, who sneered, “My, my. 

Ms. Chavez? I guess I gotta give up my seat for you, huh?” 

Though she said so, she showed no intention of standing up at 

all. 

Harriet said casually, “You don’t have to. There are other seats.” 

Turning to Kathie, she continued, “Kat, shall we sit over here?” 

“Sure.” Kathie shrugged. 

Shortly after they sat down, Johnathan finished greeting his 

guests and sat to Harriet’s right. 

When the waiters started to serve dishes, Ellsworth finally put 

down his phone, his gaze landing on Harriet, who was sitting 

diagonally across from him. 

She was chatting with Johnathan. Unlike before, she didn’t 

steal glances at him. 

It seemed she didn’t know him at all. 

Oblivious to Ellsworth’s glance, Harriet was discussing work 

with Johnathan. 

He asked, “Hara, has the Southern Suburb project started 

construction yet?” 

She nodded. “Yeah. Phase one construction is underway!” 

Ellsworth stared at her for a while. As he looked away, Brittany 

said, “Mr. Townsend, what’s gotten into Ms. Chavez today? She 

actually turned down the seat next to you.” 

But he didn’t say anything in response. He glanced at Harriet 

again as she was tasting the soup.