After Being Cheating

"She is doing fine. I brought her breakfast and some soy milk when I left the apartment," Shirley hid her disappointment and answered honestly.

"Em... Thank you. I have... I have asked Spark to find another apartment for you. If it is ready, you can move in today, " He wanted to tell her about the apartment downtown. He had changed his mind since it was a high-class one, and

Shirley couldn't possibly afford it. If she did move in there, it would arouse Janet's suspicion.

"Move? Is it really necessary to move, Mr. Si?" Shirley hesitated.

Daniel sat back on the chair and lit a cigarette, "You don't need to worry about it. I will cover the rent. The apartment would be big enough for the both of you. It will be more comfortable."

The place Shirley rented was good for one, but it was fairly small for two people.

Shirley nodded eventually and said, "Thank you, Mr. Si."

Shirley realized that Daniel had already taken Janet under his own wing. He was thanking her for taking care of Janet.

"Here is 500 grand. If it's not enough, you can call Spark anytime you want, " Daniel picked up the check he prepared and placed it on the edge of the desk.

Shirley did not reach for the check and said, "Oh no. Thank you, Mr. Si, but I have savings. It is enough for Janet and I."

Daniel was so kind to Janet. Shirley was envious.

"Take it, please. Janet doesn't have any idea what things are worth. Just buy anything she asks for, and call Spark if it's not enough, " Daniel knew Janet very well. Janet had no concept of money. Shirley actually spent more when they stayed together.

"I will make sure that all of the money will be spent for Janet. Is there anything else, Mr. Si?" Shirley eventually picked up the check.

Daniel took a drag on his cigarette, expelled the smoke slowly, and said, "Call me after she falls asleep tonight."

Shirley was on the verge of tears. Why couldn't she get someone like Daniel?

"Yes, I will."

"Umm... you can get back to work now." Daniel flicked the ash from his cigarette and started making phone calls.

Since Spark acted quickly, he got the perfect apartment for them before noon. He told Shirley right away that they could move in any time they wanted.

When Shirley got back home at noon, Janet still seemed a little depressed. She was talking to her sworn mother, "Yes, I know what you mean, Mother*. I will get home soon." Shirley brought her lunch and opened the takeout box for her.

"Umm... I don't want to see him again... That's it." Janet took the chopsticks from Shirley. She was confused about the feast in front of her.

It seemed that Shirley got lunch from Quan Ju Restaurant, but she was not the type of person who would go there for lunch.

Shirley saw the confusion on Janet's face and sat down in front of her, "Your brother told me that you liked Quan Ju Restaurant."

What Shirley said cleared up the confusion, but Janet lost her appetite. The last time she had a row with Daniel, the takeout he got was also from Quan Ju Restaurant.

She put the chopsticks down and concentrated on the phone call. Her sworn mother Lola persuaded her on the phone, "Jane, don't feel so bad. You should hear the explanation from Daniel first. He is a good kid. I am his mother, and I know it for sure."

"But I have seen it with my own eyes, Mother*, "

Janet did not think there was any other explanation for it.

"Jane, I am not defending him, but what you saw might not be the truth. If he really wasn't reliable, I wouldn't force you to be with him. If you two do get married later on, but end up unhappy together, your dad, your mom, and even I would blame myself for consenting to it. He can be trusted. Believe me."

Janet nodded her head and said, "I understand, Mother*,

She thought that Daniel was truly blessed, as his mom always believed in him.

"Jane, I am not just your sworn mother. I had always treated you as my biological daughter. You know that, don't you?" Lola's' face was full of sadness. They were just talking about Daniel and Janet's wedding the day before yesterday.

Janet would listen to Lola because Lola had always been kind to her, like her mom.

"Mother*, you always treat me well. I will listen his explanation... later..." Janet compromised.

Lola came out of the mansion, adjusted her shawl, and got in the car with a driver. "Yes, that's right, my Jane. You don't need to think about it now. Just relax and take care of yourself. Don't do anything stupid, understand?"

"Uh-huh. I won't."

'It was just a man. It was not worth it. I should keep living my life. Eat well. Sleep well. Don't make loved ones worry about me.' She made up her mind.

After Janet put down the phone, she picked up the chopsticks again and started to eat her lunch.

As she thought about what Lola said while eating, she started to believe it. Lola was right. 'I should not just give up my love that easily.' Janet thought to herself.

"Shirley, I have to go and find Daniel. Don't wait for me." She should hear what he had to say and give him a chance.

Janet rushed out of the apartment right after she spoke. Shirley failed to stop her even she wanted to.

Half an hour later, a woman quickly walked toward the company's entrance. Even though she was over 40 years old, she looked like a 30-year old. She was wearing a royal blue shawl and white cropped pants, completing her outfit with white heels and red limited-edition handbags.

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

The staff greeted her warmly. Although Lola was not in the mood, she smiled politely.

The girl from the reception walked toward Mrs. Si when she saw her. She directed Mrs. Si to the exclusive elevator after the receptionist knew that she was looking for Mr. Si.

On the 88th floor

All the secretaries immediately stood up when they saw Mrs. Si. "Good afternoon, Mrs. Si." they all greeted.

"Where is Daniel?" Lola was impatient. She walked toward the CEO's office and opened the door herself as she asked them the question.

When she walked into the office, Lola saw Daniel with a woman.

The woman wrapped her arms around Daniel and put her hands on his shoulder.

Before Daniel could react to the hug, the door opened.

Taken aback, Ivanka let go of Daniel at once and stepped aside.

"Mom, "Daniel said coldly without any expression on his face.

Lola suppressed her anger, walked in front of Ivanka, and judged her from head to toe.

Seeing Lola made Ivanka very nervous. "Good afternoon, Mrs. Si, " she said in a low voice.

There was a long silence in the office. Lola did not say a single word. She was so furious with Daniel that she did not know where to begin.

"Who is this woman?" Lola said coldly, looking at her son.

"Poe Yi's daughter."

Lola understood everything when she heard the name. She slapped Ivanka in the face.

Ivanka's head shook to one side, with her face donning a big, red handprint.

Daniel witnessed all this indifferently, but there was no emotion on his face.

Ivanka took a deep breath. Instead of being angry, she looked directly into Lola's eyes and said, "Mrs. Si, you must have misunderstood. I was also setup by Poe Yİ."¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶