Ch. 876..880
Chapter 875 What answered her was the large hand that wrapped around her waist.
In an instant, he grabbed her waist and pulled her onto his lap.
Immediately after, his handsome face lowered and approached her, and his thin lips covered her own.
Sylvia’s cheeks heated up, but she did not push him away. She had not seen him for a week, so she also missed him terribly. After a short while, her hands clutched his collar, and her body softly pressed against his.
The kiss got deeper and deeper.
When Sylvia felt hot and out of breath, he suddenly picked her up. The next second, she was pinned to the desk. His tall figure loomed over her.
Sylvia’s eyes widened in surprise, and she said, “Odell, this is your office. Don’t mess around.”
He looked at her with scarlet eyes like a wolf watching its prey.
Her gaze shrank, and she asked again, “Don’t you have work?”
She just missed him and wanted to see him. She did not plan on anything else.
Odell lowered his head again and kissed her lips, saying in a low voice, “It’s not important.”
“It's late. Why don’t you finish your work, and we can go home and-”
He blocked her mouth directly, not giving her a chance to say anything again. He also stopped the possibility of her struggling. Before long, the legs of the desk shook. The documents and ornaments on the desk also fell to the floor.
It was late into the night.
The usually spacious, quiet, and cold office was not only messy but also filled with a romantic atmosphere.
He had placed Sylvia on the sofa. She was wrapped in the long coat she wore when she came, but the rest of her clothes were all torn and could not be worn anymore.
Meanwhile, besides a few strands of messy hair on his forehead, Odell was still straight and tidy.
At that moment, he was sitting at his desk, holding a folder. He looked cold and severe, appearing unapproachable. It was completely different from the person who had pinned her on the table and bullied her.
Her legs were still shaking weakly. Sylvia could not help but glare at him when she saw his sanctimonious appearance.
The man who was reading the document seemed to sense her line of sight and suddenly raised his eyes. His sharp eyes looked straight at her.
Sylvia’s eyes flashed as she immediately looked away.
The man smiled imperceptibly and continued to read the documents. Perhaps it was because he was in a great mood, but his work efficiency was much faster than usual.
Before long, he put down his work, got up, and went to her.
Sylvia was playing with her fingernails . She did not realize his approach until a dark shadow covered her. Instinctively, she shrank back.
Odell narrowed his eyes and looked unhappy.
She smiled at him. “Are you done working?”
“Yeah.”
“Then, let's go home quickly,” she said and got off the sofa.
However, before she could stand firmly, something grabbed her waist.
With a whoosh, she was dragged into his arms like an inanimate object, almost like she was attached to him.
Chapter 877
Unfortunately, he was unable to stay for long. After having a quick breakfast, he left for work.
Even on the weekend, he left early in the morning.
Sylvia had been staying at home for more than a week, so she made plans to go out with Aunt Tonya and the kids for a change of environment.
They went on a day trip to the amusement park and only returned home in the evening. Even at that time, Odell still did not come home for dinner.
Seeming to sense Sylvia's feelings of melancholy , Sebastian said to her, “Madam, Master Carter often forgets to eat when he’s working. Why don’t you take some food over to his office for him?”
Sylvia’s face lit up, but after thinking about it, she said, “I don’t think so, | believe he'll be too busy.”
Sebastian smiled. “No matter how busy he is, he still has to eat. He wouldn’t refuse it if you were the one to deliver dinner.” Sebastian was right. No matter how busy Odell was, he still had to eat.
Sylvia could keep him company over dinner, which would not disturb his work.
She agreed.
Sebastian immediately informed the kitchen to prepare two sets of dinner, packed them up and gave them to Sylvia.
Sylvia took the food and went to Carter Tower by car.
It was the weekend, so there were only a few cars outside the building. Since it was already night, the surroundings were quiet. Just as she was about to enter with the food, she saw a group of people coming out of the building.
They seemed to have just come out of a meeting and were walking in groups of twos and threes as they discussed something
With her low ponytail hairstyle and tight dress, Lily stood out from the rest. She led the group out of the building; none of the men daring to overtake her.
Even her assistant followed her from behind as he updated her about something.
Coincidentally, Sylvia ran into her.
Lily stopped and smiled. “Ms. Ross, are you here to deliver dinner to Master Carter?”
The men behind her immediately stopped and gave Sylvia a scrutinizing look.
Sylvia was unable to fake a smile as well as Lily, so she simply hummed in reply
Keeping the smile on her face, Lily said, “Master Carter just ate with us in the meeting room. | doubt that he’ll be able to eat anymore. | don’t think you’ll need to deliver any dinner to him.”
Sylvia furrowed her brows.
Lily then walked past her without pause.
Her assistant and the other men followed her away. Several of them glanced at Sylvia before they left. Sylvia heard them talking about her.
“What era is this? There are delivery services everywhere , yet she’s here to deliver dinner herself?” “Who is she? Master Carter’s girlfriend?”
“| believe that’s Master Carter’s ex-wife. | heard that they just got back together again.”
“No way! Ms. Springsteen is ten times better than her. Why would Master Carter pick someone like her over Ms. Springsteen?” “Was it just because of her looks?”
“But Ms. Springsteen is beautiful as well.”
The gossipy chatter faded as the group of people disappeared from Sylvia’s sight.
Sylvia was left standing stiffly in the same spot, unsure whether to go in or leave.
After a while, just as she was about to turn around, Cliff called out to her.
“Madam?”
Cliff strode to her with a smile. “Are you here to deliver dinner to Master Carter?”
Sylvia adjusted her emotions and smiled. “I heard he already had his dinner, so | don’t want to bother him.” “Who said he already had dinner?”
“| ran into Ms. Springsteen earlier.”
Cliff's expression changed. “Ms. Springsteen brought her people over to discuss work-related matters. Master Carter barely even spoke to her. Even if they had to, it was all about work.”
He was trying to explain that there was nothing between Lily and Odell.
Sylvia smiled. “It’s not that. | was just thinking that since he already ate, | wouldn't need to deliver dinner to him anymore.”
Chapter 878
Cliff's expression changed and he said, “Master Carter did eat something but it wasn’t much.” “Really?”
“Of course it’s true. Why would | lie to you? Please go on up. I’m sure Master Carter will be happy to see you.” Sylvia hesitated. “Will | be disturbing him at his work?”
“You won't,” Cliff said confidently.
After receiving Cliffs reassurance, she finally felt that it would be fine for her to go up.
Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Cliff before she walked into the elevator.
As soon as the elevator door closed, Cliff called Odell.
The call got through in mere seconds. “Sir, Madam is here with dinner.”
“Where is she now?” the man asked.
“She's in the elevator and she'll be there soon.” Cliff quickly added, “Oh, she also mentioned that she ran into Ms. Springsteen earlier and heard you'd already eaten. She wanted to leave because she was afraid that she might disturb you, | told her that you wouldn't.”
“Mhmm...” The man’s voice became gentler. “Go home for the night and get some rest.” “Thank you, Sir. You and Madam stay safe,” Cliff said with a smile on his face.
The elevator reached the highest floor.
Sylvia carried the food to the office and knocked on the door.
“Come in,” the man said.
Sylvia went inside and saw Odell behind his desk.
He put the document down and smiled at her.
Sylvia saw his bewitching, gentle smile and she blushed. She quickly placed the food on the desk. “Sebastian asked me to bring you dinner,” she said.
Odell narrowed his eyes. “He told you to do so?”
“He was worried that you might miss dinner.”
“What about you?”
“What about me?”
“Were you worried about me missing dinner?” He stared at her intensely.
Sylvia blushed even more and instinctively evaded his prying gaze. Then, she said, “You're not a baby. Why would | need to be worried about you?”
He looked slightly disheartened. “Is that so?”
Even his voice sounded slightly disappointed.
Sylvia did not want to engage in such a cheesy conversation. Instead, she bent over and unpacked the food for him. “You should eat quickly. It's getting cold. All these foods are your favorite.”
Odell glanced at her. “Go grab a chair and sit beside me.”
Sylvia grabbed a chair but sat opposite him.
Slam!
He slammed the cutlery on the desk and glared at her.
Sylvia smiled. “It would be too inconvenient for you to eat if | was beside you.” “If you're not beside me, | won't eat,” he said.
Sylvia was rendered speechless.
She choked up and begrudgingly moved her chair beside him.
As soon as she sat down, the man lifted her face.
He kissed her on the lips, savoring the feel of his lips on hers for a while before he released her. His lips curled into a grin, and the delight showed all over his face.
Sylvia pouted, then she picked up her cutlery and started to eat dinner with him. “Did you see Lily on your way up?” he asked suddenly. Sylvia hummed in reply.
“What did she say to you?” “She said you’d already eaten. Nothing else.” “It’s getting pretty busy at the company lately. A number of projects are starting up and new progress has been made in the collaboration between the Carter Corporation and the Springsteens. | have to meet her quite frequently to discuss work.”
Chapter 879
He did not want to have anything to do with Lily any longer but he could not avoid her at work.
Sylvia took a deep breath and smiled. “Il know. Just go ahead and continue eating.”
Odell stroked her delicate cheek and asked, “Are you feeling bored at home?”
“No. | have the kids with me, so I’m not bored at all.”
“Are they giving you a hard time?”
“No, they have all been good.”
The two of them continued to chat over dinner until they had eaten their fill.
“You can continue working now. I’m going home.” Sylvia got up and started to tidy the empty containers from the desk. Before she could put everything away, the man put his arms around her waist and sat her on his lap.
Hugging her from the back, he whispered into her ear, “Stay here for a while and we'll go home together.”
Sylvia blushed. Annoyed, she said, “Odell, you still have work to do. Why don’t you finish your work first before you go home?”
He could not help but pinch her adorable face. “What are you thinking? I’m asking you to wait for me on the couch while | finish my work.”
Sylvia blushed even harder. She turned around and glared at him.
Odell seized the chance to kiss her.
They locked lips for a while before he released her.
He smiled, “Good girl. Now, go wait for me over there.”
Sylvia tidied up the desk and carried the containers to the couch that was nearby.
With a serious look on his face, Odell returned to working mode. The look on his face showed that he was not to be disturbed. Sylvia stared at him from the couch.
He was blessed with handsome looks. No matter how she looked at him, she could not find a single flaw on his face. She stared at him until he put down his pen and paper.
Sylvia withdrew her gaze and nervously played with her fingers as her face blushed.
Soon, his towering figure loomed over her as he tapped her on the head.
“You've been staring at me for an hour, stop pretending,” said the man pleasantly.
Sylvia blushed even more and insisted, “I did not.”
“Then it must have been some puppy who did that.”
Sylvia looked up to him.
His lips curled up bewitchingly.
Sylvia blushed even harder. She turned around and glared at him.
Odell seized the chance to kiss her.
They locked lips for a while before he released her.
He smiled, “Good girl. Now, go wait for me over there.”
Sylvia tidied up the desk and carried the containers to the couch that was nearby.
With a serious look on his face, Odell returned to working mode. The look on his face showed that he was not to be disturbed. Sylvia stared at him from the couch.
He was blessed with handsome looks. No matter how she looked at him, she could not find a single flaw on his face. She stared at him until he put down his pen and paper.
Sylvia withdrew her“gaze and nervously played with her fingers as her face blushed.
Soon, his towering figure loomed over her as he tapped her on the head.
“You've been staring at me for an hour, stop pretending,” said the man pleasantly.
Sylvia blushed even more and insisted, “I did not.”
“Then it must have been some puppy who did that.”
Sylvia looked up to him.
His lips curled up bewitchingly.
Sylvia could not help but giggle. However, she still refused to admit it. “You are the puppy.” “Mhmm?” He narrowed his eyes as he hummed.
Sylvia immediately switched the topic. “Are you done with work?”
He put his hand out and said, “Yeah. Let’s go home.”
Sylvia put her hand in his.
The broad palm of his hand enveloped her tiny hand with instant warmth.
Sylvia got up and followed him out.
After a few steps, she remembered the containers that she had left inside the office.
She turned towards the couch and said, “I forgot to take the containers.”
Odell strode back to the couch to grab the containers. Then, he grabbed her hand and they left the office together. Feeling the warmth from the palm of his hand, Sylvia smiled.
They held hands as they walked out of the building and got into the car.
After their car had left the building, another car by the side of the road followed them.
Lily and Thomas were in the car’s rear seat and were looking at the MPV in front of them. Lily asked, “Is this your plan?” Second Master Carter?”
She had followed his instructions and bumped into Sylvia twice now, yet Sylvia and Odell continued to look closer than ever. There was no sign of them falling out with each other.
“Why do | have a feeling that they are getting closer instead? Are you lying to me?” she questioned him. Thomas put on his cap to cover the calm caramel eyes underneath.
After the black MPV drove off from his sight, he calmly said, “ The game has only just begun.”
Chapter 880
Odell remained busy for the next few days.
He went out early in the morning and came home late at night. Sylvia would be lying if she said that she did not miss him.
Therefore, she decided to visit the office once every two to three days. Sometimes, it would be during lunch, sometimes during dinner.
Today, while Flint, Isabel, and Liam were taking their nap, she went to Carter Tower to visit Odell. The security guard and receptionist already knew her, so they welcomed her with a polite smile. Sylvia went to his office but was informed by his secretary that he was having a meeting.
She got bored while waiting, so she decided to take a stroll around the building.
When she arrived on the first floor, she overheard several
employees talking about her.
“Why is our lady boss here once every two days?”
“Maybe it’s because of Ms. Springsteen. Since our company is working closely with the Springsteens on the new project, Ms. Springsteen comes here often to have meetings with our boss. | believe our lady boss might be afraid that her husband is spending too much time with another woman, so she’s here to
keep an eye on him.” “Men don’t like to be watched, especially someone like our boss. | think something will happen sooner or later.” “| know, right? A woman must be tactical and resourceful.”
“| believe that our boss treats her well though. If | was Master Carter, | would have chosen Lily Springsteen instead. She’s a wonderful woman, unlike this one, who is just a pretty face.”
“Me too.”
Sylvia was speechless.
Her frequent visits were just because she missed Odell and wanted to spend some time with him. She pursed her lips and entered the elevator to return to Odell’s office.
The secretary reminded her, “Madam, Master Carter is still having a meeting, so it might take a while.” “It's fine. I'll wait for him inside.”
Sylvia then entered the office.
The office was spacious but empty. She sat down on the couch and waited
There were some books on the table, which were probably books that he would usually read.
She picked one up and skimmed through it for a while. It was a book about economics and business, so she got bored after only reading a few pages.
Her eyes became heavy and she started to yawn.
Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep on the couch.
Sometime later, while she was still asleep, she felt someone lifting her as if she was being carried among the clouds. The feeling lasted for only a moment before she felt a pressure on her body.
She groaned and opened her eyes, immediately seeing the man above her.
Odell was loosening his tie. He grinned when he saw her eyes open and kissed her lips before she could make a sound. Before Sylvia even realized what had happened, she was stripped naked.
The bed squeaked sharply as he made love to her.
When they were done, the squeaking finally stopped.
Odell continued to hold Sylvia in his arms but she pushed him away and said, “Don’t you need to work?” She had come to visit him, not to disturb his work or spontaneous have sex with him.
Odell smiled and kissed her forehead. In a charming voice he said, “I am quite free today. Just have some rest. I’ll come get you when I’m done and we can go home together.”
“Okay.” He kissed her lips again before he went out.
Sylvia laid back on the bed but was now no longer sleepy.
Her body felt sticky with the sweat she had gotten after their exertions.
She got out of bed and tiptoed into the bathroom next door to clean herself up.
She got dressed and returned to the room.
It was then that she heard someone conversing next door.
Odell was talking to a woman and she thought that the woman’s voice sounded familiar. Sylvia’s expression changed. She snuck to the door and had a peek.
The door was not locked, so she saw Lily on the couch through the seam.
Lily was discussing work-related matters with Odell in her professional attire and elegant posture.