Ch. 1881..1890
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1881--When Jared followed Ellen’s line of sight and spotted Selena, he quickly drew Ellen to their seats at the head of the table. As Ellen sat down, her gaze was drawn to Dorothy, who was sitting across from her, and she was surprised to find Dorothy at the gathering as well. However, Dorothy scowled at her with intense hatred.
At that moment, Ryan welcomed another guest who walked in. “Mr. Orey, you made it inside. Come, have a seat.”
Lambert then drew out a seat directly across from Jared and sat down. It was apparent from the seating chart that those at the head table would be the most influential of those in attendance. Therefore, those seats belonged to Jared and Lambert.
Meanwhile, Ellen raised her head and made accidental eye contact with Lambert. Earlier, he had only had a fleeting glance at her with the setting sun shining on her face, but since he was able to look at her more closely, he realized that she was his ideal match.
Sensing the unusual intensity of his gaze, she hurriedly looked down. Then, he smirked and picked up his wine glass. What a shy girl!
On the other hand, Selena’s seat was towards the end of the table, giving her a clear line of sight to Lambert. I am envious of Ellen, who was seated directly opposite Lambert and with two outstanding men.
“Young Master Jared, I have heard of you, but I never had a chance to meet you. It is a pleasure to see you here today,” Lambert greeted, holding his glass up in a toast.
“You’re too kind.” Jared raised his glass to clink it against Lambert’s. The two men looked at each other with admiration and scrutiny as they locked eyes.
There was a subtly charged tension in the air from the clash of their masculine instincts. “What is your name, Miss?” Lambert asked, curiously glancing at Ellen.
“I’m Ellen Reiss,” she politely replied. “How do you do? I’m Lambert Orey.” He introduced himself with a smile and a raised eyebrow.
When Jared saw that, he narrowed his eyes and uttered, “Let me add to the introduction; she is my girlfriend.” While taking a sip of his wine, Lambert froze and smirked, “Oh? Are you afraid I would steal her away?”
“You likely aren’t capable of doing that.” Jared shot him a warning glare.
However, Lambert was a man who loved challenges and causing trouble. So, he quipped, “I might not be as good as you in making money, but that might not be the case when it comes to women.”
“You can try.” Soon, Jared’s lips were tilted upward in a confident smile.
Meanwhile, Ellen was watching them in exasperation. What’s the matter with these two men? Do they see me as a prize worth fighting for? Do they not care how I feel? In addition, Lambert’s words come off as disrespectful.
So, she raised her head and gave him a cold stare that caused his heart to skip a beat but only increased his interest in her.
At that moment, a server walked up to them and started bringing plates of grilled meat and assorted desserts. Then, Jared offered Ellen a bite of his dessert, and the latter’s lips pursed in a grin at the gesture.
As soon as Ryan sat down, he began to introduce everyone present and their vehicle. When he introduced Jared to the group, everyone was shocked to learn who Jared was. They immediately realized that his vehicle was the most expensive limited-edition sports car explicitly made for him.
Later, when Ryan introduced Lambert’s car, it elicited the same envious looks from everyone in attendance.
Meanwhile, Selena’s admiring eyes were trained on Lambert. She knew she could not get together with Jared, so she decided to change targets. Lambert is equally handsome as Jared, so he will be my new target.
Nonetheless, she was not alone in having that thought. Every woman present had their sights set on the two men who were seated at the head of the table. In their eyes, the two men were the cream of the crop in terms of wealth and appearance.
On the other hand, Dorothy kept throwing enticing glances at Jared to catch his attention. Unfortunately for her, he had not even bothered to glance in her direction.
“Mr. Presgrave, I’ve heard your car packs quite a punch. How about a competition?” Lambert was the first to break the silence. “How so?” Jared raised his eyebrows. Afterward, Lambert swiftly replied with a risky gamble, “The winner gets to keep the loser’s car.”
Ellen was taken aback by the suggestion and quickly turned to Jared, hoping he would not accept the bet.
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1882--Lambert smirked, seemingly to provoke Jared. “Of course, if you can’t bear to part with your car, it’s fine. Just give me Miss Reiss.” When Ellen heard that, she was filled with disgust. “Mr. Orey, can you please have some respect?” she asked, shooting to her feet.
Lambert was startled by her response. Then, he abruptly stood up and apologized, “I’m sorry. I went overboard with my joke. I meant no disrespect.”
Jared, on the other hand, grabbed her hand and narrowed his eyes as he declared, “I accept the bet.” He was determined to make Lambert suffer a humiliating defeat.
The other women turned to look at them. What was so great about Ellen that these two amazing men would fight over her hand?
Selena was seething on the inside. In her mind, Ellen must have seduced Lambert on purpose. How could she? How could she seduce Lambert when she already had Jared?
Dorothy was similarly jealous of Ellen. After all, Jared mainly agreed to compete because he wanted to protect her honor.
The other men excitedly clapped and cheered. They were eager to watch the two supercars race. It would be an exciting match of adrenaline and speed.
Ryan tried to calm them down. “Sirs, could we hold off on the race for my sake? How about you compete another day in private…”
Both Jared and Lambert simultaneously interrupted him. “No way.”
That seemed to have set them off. Two men stared at each other, one of them was throwing taunting looks while the other was calm and composed.
Ellen was worried. It was a race, so that meant they would be speeding, right? That was dangerous!
Ellen pleadingly looked at Jared, even grabbing his arm while shaking her head. She did not want him to race. He patted the back of her hand. “Don’t worry.
Taking advantage of the last rays of sunlight, everyone moved over to the parking lot outside. Jared took Ellen by her hand and led her out. After a brief hug, he walked over to his car as Lambert walked over to him.
The two cars were soon waiting by the starting line. As someone spoke to them about the rules of the race, everyone else’s ears were filled with the thunderous rumble of the cars’ engines. It felt as though they were two wild beasts roaring to be let out of their cages.
When the signal was given, the two cars immediately sped away at over 60 mph. Ellen’s heart clenched hard. She walked over to Ryan and asked, “Is this track quite long?”
Judging by their speed, they should be back in about fifteen minutes,’ he honestly replied. He could tell she was nervous; he was, too. He could not afford to bear the consequences if anything happened to either one of them.
It was then that Selena walked over to them with crossed arms. “You really are sticking to Mr. Presgrave like glue. You follow him everywhere.”
“I don’t want to argue with you today,” Ellen shot back, glancing at the track that led back to them. Oh, how she wished the race would end soon.
Selena unexpectedly leaned closer and whispered to her, ‘Be happy that you have Mr. Presgrave. Stop flirting with Mr. Orey. He’s mine.”
Ellen seemed to have not heard her though since her entire being was tensed up. Just then, they heard one of the men call out, “Let’s start with the bets!”
Everyone began to crowd around that man to place their bets. “I bet Mr. Orey will win,” someone said, “He has raced on this track before while Mr. Presgrave is always overseas. There’s no way Mr. Presgrave would win.”
“When you put it that way, Mr. Orey stands a higher chance of winning!” another man exclaimed.
“Of course.” “Okay. I’ll bet my money on Mr. Orey.” In just a few minutes, the last man who spoke pulled out 1.5 million dollars and betted it with a one-to-two ratio.
Ellen’s heart was in her throat as she listened to them discuss. To her, Jared did not need to win. She just wanted him to end the race safely. “I’ll bet on Mr. Presgrave winning,” Dorothy said, walking over to them. “Are you not afraid of losing, Miss Joypur?”
“Win or lose, it doesn’t matter. What’s important is that I like Mr. Presgrave.” Dorothy was staring straight at Ellen when she said that.
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1883--“Miss Reiss, are you not going to place a bet? It’s a great opportunity for you to win some money. If you place the right bet, you might get rich overnight!” Dorothy exclaimed
Everyone who heard her turned to stare at Ellen in shock. Those who did not know her at all thought she was a daughter of a rich family as well.
“You guys don’t know, right? She’s only Mr. Presgrave’s personal assistant. She’s not like us. To her, 150 thousand is a huge sum.” Dorothy chuckled.
The crowd immediately began to whisper and mock Ellen. “Ah, so she is just an assistant. I thought she was the daughter of some powerful family.” “I see. She’s just using Mr. Presgrave’s wealth to sneak her way into our circles.”
Ellen heard them, but she did not care about their jeering at all. Her gaze was trained on the racetrack. With the setting sun shining down on her and her hair dancing in the wind, her eyes appeared as beautiful and clear as amber. The sight of her enthralled many of the men around her.
Some were even planning on having some fun with her once Elliot grew tired of her. Across the hill, the two sports cars chased after each other. They were neck and neck, racing along at incredible speeds. Their smooth bodies flashed in an array of colorful lights when the setting sun struck them.
Sparks could be seen when they speed around the bends, caused by the great friction between the tires and the tar road. Furthermore, ear-piercing shrieks echoed through the air, like the shrill cries of a trapped beast.
The gray car belonged to Jared while the blue car was Lambert’s. The gray car had been stuck in second place when it suddenly screeched around a bend in a perfect drift that allowed it to overtake the other car.
Jared’s car seemed so strong, so resolute, so indomitable when he overtook Lambert. It felt like he was overtaking light and speed at the same time. At that moment, he looked like a rampaging lion.
Lambert’s eyes widened as he watched the gray car speed away. He could not help but smile. In the end, he still lost. “They’re back!” “Mr. Presgrave is leading.”
“Goodness, he won!” Grateful tears streamed down Ellen’s cheeks as she watched the gray car charge back to them. She could not stop them at all as all the worries in her mind finally vanished.
Jared slowed down when he drove closer to the crowd, eventually stopping before Ellen. There was a moment of silence.
After opening the car door, he had just stepped out of the car when a petite figure flung herself at him and wrapped her arms tightly around him.
He hugged Ellen back and burst out in a happy chuckle. “Were you that worried for me?”
By now, she was ignoring any embarrassment she felt as she continued embracing him. Nothing made her happier than seeing him return to her safe and sound. “Shameless,” Selena spat out..
Dorothy angrily stomped her feet. Just then, the blue car sped over. Lambert hopped out of the car and tossed his keys to Jared, who caught it without hesitation.
“The car is yours.” Lambert graciously accepted his defeat. Jared glanced at the flamboyant blue sports car before asking Ellen, “Do you like the car? It’s yours.”
With those few words, Ellen had suddenly transformed into the luckiest woman that evening. The other women covered their mouths in disbelief; they just couldn’t believe that Elliot would actually give Lambert’s car to Ellen.
However, they then heard Ellen say, “I don’t want it.” Lambert could not help but facepalm. “Miss Reiss, do I need to tell you how expensive the car is? Take it. You will not regret it.”
“I don’t even have a driving license,” she shot back. “Why do I want your car?”
Jared burst out laughing and pressed her head back to his chest. She leaned into him, confused at his reaction, as the other women’s eyes boggled at her. Was Ellen actually foolish or was she stupid? Why would she not seize the chance to have the sports car?
By now, Selena was overwhelmed with jealousy. If that were her, she would have immediately accepted the gift.
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1884--Ellen’s reaction made Lambert look at her in a new light. She is truly unique. Then, he shot Jared an envious look. Where does Jared find a woman who cares only about her man and not money?If only I could find a woman like that!
Later, when the other car owners wanted to compete against each other, the group remained at the racetrack. Meanwhile, Jared led Ellen to a tent in the garden so they could sit and eat. “Were you worried about me earlier?” he asked.
She had certainly been beside herself with worry, but now that he was safe, her worry had disappeared. Then, she turned to him and asked, “In the future, can you not participate in something so dangerous again?”
Jared was taken aback by Ellen’s forthright response, but then he solemnly nodded when he saw how serious she was. “Okay. I promise you that I will not do it again.”
His assurance made her face light up with a smile, and it appeared to have rubbed off on him because he was also beaming.
Suddenly, his phone rang, and he glanced at it to see it was a work call. “I have to take this,” he said, rising to his feet. She nodded as she watched him walk over to an adjacent patch of grass to answer the call.
While she sipped her juice, a man with a glass of wine walked over and sat next to her. So, she turned and noticed it was Lambert. His beautiful eyes stared at Ellen with blatant admiration and curiosity.
However, she resented Lambert for asking Jared to race against him earlier. Although she rarely avoided conversation, she did not feel like talking to him at the time.
When he noticed her expression, he could not help but grin. “Miss Reiss, have I offended you somehow?”
“Not at all,” she answered. “Then, do I look annoying to you?” he asked. “I simply do not wish to talk.” Even though Ellen did not wish to offend Lambert, she did not want to converse with him.
Meanwhile, Selena was making her way through the crowd with a glass of wine. She had looked high and low for Lambert so she could finally have a conversation with him.
When she finally located him, she saw that he was sitting next to Ellen under the tent. Then, she quickly lowered the collar of her top to flash more of her assets before confidently striding over to him.
“There you are, Ellie!” Selena exclaimed in a friendly manner as she sat down beside Ellen. After glancing at Selena, Ellen immediately understood the purpose of her presence.
However, Selena ignored her and swiftly turned to passionately greet Lambert. “Hello, Mr. Orey. I am Selena Aguirre, Ellen’s cousin.” “You’re cousins?” The shocked Lambert asked.
“Yes, we look alike, don’t we?” Selena quickly responded to keep the conversation going while resting her chin on a hand and shooting him subtle looks of flirtation. “I don’t think you do,’ he bluntly answered.
While his reaction made Selena feel a little awkward, she at least had his attention. Then, she turned to Ellen and said, “Ellie, this weekend is my dad’s birthday. You have to come and celebrate with us.”
However, Ellen was taken aback by the sudden mention of her uncle’s birthday. “Where are we celebrating?”
“Most likely in a restaurant somewhere,” Selena absentmindedly replied before turning back to Lambert. “Mr. Orey, what time is it? I don’t have my phone with me right now.”
He glanced at his watch and replied, “It’s almost seven.” “I wonder if we will be doing anything fun this evening,” she mused. “Do you know anything, Mr. Orey?”
“There should be some dancing and games. I’m not too sure either,” Lambert replied.
“I came with my friends, and I don’t know anyone else here. Mr. Orey, could I stay by your side tonight?’ she asked. Her words made it clear that she hoped to spend the evening with him as his partner.
Nevertheless, he immediately waved his hand in a gesture of refusal. “I’m sorry, but I have something to do. I will be leaving early.”
Lambert then turned to Ellen and said in a deep voice, “Miss Reiss, it has been a pleasure to meet you today. If luck is on our side, we might meet again someday.”
Soon, he stood up and left. With her chance to seduce him gone, Selena turned to scowl at Ellen. “So, what tricks did you pull to bewitch him?”
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1885--Ellen was taken aback, wondering when Selena had witnessed her seducing Lambert. “I came here to accompany President Presgrave. I’m not interested in getting to know other men,” Ellen replied.
When Selena saw Lambert chatting with others, she shot Ellen a glare before joining them. She was determined not to miss another opportunity to get closer to him.
When Lambert saw her walking toward him with a glass of wine, he quickly ended the conversation and hurriedly left. Since Jared had taken his sports car, he had no choice but to borrow a car from the club to return to the city center.
Meanwhile, when Jared got off the phone and returned, he saw Ellen swatting a mosquito off her leg. He was drawn to her leg’s delicate, smooth skin and quickly realized she must be a mosquito magnet.
She was scratching when he approached, but as soon as she saw him, she immediately stopped what she was doing out of embarrassment and looked at him instead. Nonetheless, he saw the small, raised bumps from the mosquito bite on her leg and expressed sympathy by saying, “Let’s go! I’ll take you back to the city center.”
At that moment, he saw a mosquito land on her slender neck. “Don’t move.” She froze, and he swiftly raised his large hand and swatted the pesky mosquito off her neck.
Then, she lamented, “Ugh! I’ve always been a mosquito magnet since I was a child.”
While she was reaching for her neck to relieve the itching, he hastily grabbed her hand because he noticed another mosquito bite bump forming. “Let’s go back.”
So, Ellen picked up her bag and followed Jared to find Ryan. Then, he said to Ryan, “We’ll be leaving first.” “Why don’t you stay a little longer?” Ryan persuaded. “We have urgent matters to attend to,” Jared answered.
As Dorothy walked in, she saw Jared leaving. Boldly, she came over and said to him, “Mr. Presgrave, are you leaving already? Won’t you hang around for a while longer?”
Jared cast an eye in her direction and instantly was reminded of her horrible nature and what she had done to Ellen during the last banquet. So, he remarked coldly, “No.”
Nonetheless, Dorothy was disappointed as shel watched their figure fade from view. She believed that evening would be ideal for meeting and conversing with him, but it seemed she was overthinking it.
Meanwhile, Ellen hopped into her car and promptly closed the door. Jared closed his vehicle door almost simultaneously with her because he worried the mosquitoes would follow them and bite her again.
So, no matter how luxurious the sports car, it would be an annoyance if a mosquito found its way inside. Despite that, he knew he would not get bitten by the mosquito because he was dressed appropriately with long sleeves and pants, whereas she was not.
Soon, she scratched her neck again because she could not stand the itching, which broke his heart. He had no idea that her presence at the gathering would make her a mosquito’s meal.
As the car headed back, three black off-road vehicles quickly followed, afraid of being left. behind by the sports car.
When they returned to Ellen’s residential community, she counted the mosquito bites on her body. There were at least seven or eight bumps, and the ones on her legs looked horrible because they were so swollen and red from the mosquito bites. The bites from Aedes mosquitoes were potent, which caused a much redder and itchy bump on her tender skin.
At that moment, Jared said to her, “Wait for me in the car.”
Following that, he quickly exited the vehicle and walked into a store to purchase an anti-itch spray, which he then applied to her itchy spot upon his return.
Later, she took the spray and applied it on herself in the passenger seat. Under the light, his eyes were drawn to her long, slender legs, which caused him to drool internally.
As soon as she had finished applying the treatment, she began to feel significantly better, and the itching on her skin subsided. So, she stepped out of the car and stated, “President Presgrave, please drive carefully on the way home.”
“Could you give me a drink in your house? I’m a little thirsty,” Jared suddenly asked Ellen. Then, she turned her head and looked toward the store. “Wait for me here!”
After that, she quickly went to the store and bought a bottle of water to give to him. “Here, gulp it down! Don’t get too thirsty.”
He accepted the bottle and was taken aback by her reaction. Doesn’t this girl understand what I mean? I wanted to be invited to her house to have a drink.
“Get some rest early. Consequently, he had no choice but to leave without revealing his true intention. Soon, he entered the vehicle and drove away.
Meanwhile, Ellen was a little tired because the mosquitoes had been giving her a hard time. After driving for a while, Jared called his assistant, Stanley, and ordered, “Find me a good driving school.”
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1886--“President Presgrave, who needs a driver’s license?” Stanley inquired. “Ellen, Jared replied. Although a driver’s license is not a must, accompanying her to the test will be more meaningful.
Meanwhile, at the Orey Residence, Lambert showered and settled into bed to watch a soccer match. As he watched, a mental image of Ellen, whom he had seen earlier that day, flashed like a slow-motion movie scene. Everything about her was vivid, from her eyes to the strands of her hair that fluttered in the wind. It was as if he had met the love of his life.
While recalling that, he could not help but scratch his black hair out of frustration. Unfortunately, she is Jared’s woman, and if she is with any other man tonight, I will steal her away.
For the sake of a woman, he did not even want to watch his favorite soccer match anymore. He was even bored and wanted to know where she lived, what she was doing, and everything about her.
After taking a bath, Ellen went to bed and read a marketing book. As she read, she became. sleepy, and the book remained in her hand even as she slept.
The following day was the weekend, and she slept in after turning off her alarm. When she got up, she saw that it was 10.00AM. While she was planning where to go for lunch later, suddenly, her phone rang.
She could not help but pick up her phone and look at it, and when she saw that it was Jared on the other end, her heart started racing.
“Hello, President Presgrave. “Let’s have lunch together. The man’s voice sounded domineering. “Um, I want to eat barbecue. Will you come with me?” Ellen instantly replied because she was craving barbecue.
“Of course,” Jared responded. “Then, I’ll treat you to the meal. I know a new place that’s really good,” she said.
“Okay, I’ll come to your place.” The man responded readily and hung up. However, Ellen was still somewhat stunned after hanging up the phone. It is only 10.00AM! It’s too early for him to come over!
When she realized Jared would be arriving shortly, she immediately jumped out of bed and tidied up. She had planned to do nothing and put off any household chores that morning, but since he was coming over, she eventually decided to be diligent.
After cleaning, she felt the floor was still not shiny enough, so she took the mop out. Soon, she realized that mopping her 2,100-square- foot apartment was tiring her out.
Meanwhile, at 10.00AM on the weekend, a black SUV raced down the road like a wild horse. The man behind the wheel was dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, looking languid and elegant.
When the large black SUV that looked like dark matter sped past, many women on foot took notice of it. However, when they caught sight of the man behind the wheel, their hearts began to race.
Oh my God! The figure reflected in the car is so handsome!
At that moment, the bodyguards, whose sole responsibility was Jared’s safety, sped up and followed closely behind his car. His bodyguard was surprised that their young master, who rarely went out, had developed a sudden interest in social outings. In addition, Jared frequently appeared in crowded locations without regard for time or place.
Shortly after, Jared’s SUV pulled up at the residential area entrance, and the security guard, seeing his imposing manner, waved him in without checking his identification.
After parking the car, he walked toward the building where Ellen lived and waited for the elevator.
At that moment, the female manager of the finance department was wearing a face mask and carrying a bag of garbage as she came out of the elevator. When she met him face to face, she was so startled that her face mask almost fell off.
“P-President Presgrave?” She couldn’t believe she would randomly run into the president of her company in front of the elevator!
“Good morning, Miss Curry,” Jared smiled and greeted her, then stepped into the elevator. Afterward, Joanna awkwardly removed her face mask and looked at herself in her pajamas. Although she was 40 years old and still single, she felt her heart fluttering like a young girl in front of the young president.
Still, Joanna could not help but wonder whom President Presgrave was looking for so early that morning in the residential area. Could it be his assistant who is rumored to be with him?
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1887--The assistant appears to be a resident of this building. Joanna had discovered a significant news scoop early that morning, which confirmed that the company’s idle gossip was true. Young Master Jared and that female assistant really have a thing going on!
Meanwhile, Ellen was so tired that she could hardly stand up straight. She could not understand why Jared had to come early to find her that day. After she put
At that moment, when she was about to sit down, take a break, and drink some water, the doorbell rang. Therefore, she hurriedly walked to the door, peered through the peephole, and saw the man standing outside. Then, her hand reached for the door handle, opened it, and greeted him warmly, “President Presgrave, please come in!”
Later, he stepped in, and she handed him a pair of men’s slippers. Suddenly, his gaze narrowed slightly as he asked, “Why do you have men’s slippers here? Do men usually come over to your house?”
Ellen was taken aback and quickly explained, “No, no, didn’t you come to my house last time? I realized I didn’t have men’s slippers, so I bought a pair on my way back from the mall. You’re the first one to wear them!”
Soon, Jared’s face brightened after hearing that explanation. “Hm! Your home is spotless, he complimented.
On the other hand, she did not dare to say that she had finished cleaning a moment ago without a break and that her back was still sore from the chores! “Do you want some water?”
“Sure!” So, she went to get a disposable cup to pour him some water. After Jared saw it, he furrowed his brows. “I don’t drink from disposable cups. I want your cup instead.”
Ellen blinked, but considering his identity, she felt he must be particular. So, she poured water into her cup and handed it to him. He held the cute-looking cup in his hand and pursed his lips. Then, he scanned her apartment and mused, This entire home has a soft, feminine vibe, almost like a pink cloud is floating through it
“There’s a barbecue restaurant that recently opened nearby. I saw that the reviews online are excellent, and I’ve already made a reservation. Let’s go there to eat later!” she suggested to him.
Jared answered promptly. “Okay! I haven’t had a barbecue in a long time, and I’m a bit hungry now.” Ellen smiled and said, “I’m sure it won’t disappoint you.”
“I’m looking forward to it,” he answered while holding her cup. When she realized it was almost 11.00AM, she said, “I’ll go change clothes first. You wait here.”
Then, she went to her room to get changed.. There were few clothes in her closet, and the ones she did have were only average quality. Due to her attractive figure and elegant temperament, even a cheap, plain white T-shirt and a pair of simple jeans looked exceptionally stylish on her.
Shortly after, she strolled out of the door, her lengthy hair hanging loose, and he blinked slightly as his eyes widened at the sight of her.
This girl looks good in any outfit. She can dazzle anyone in a luxurious evening gown or a simple white T-shirt.
“Come here. There’s something I want to talk to you about,” Jared said to Ellen. She immediately sat down beside him and blinked her clear eyes twice. “What’s the matter?”
“Do you want to learn how to drive?” he asked. However, she was stunned momentarily by his question, then thought about it for a while before saying, “Yes! Before, I lacked the financial resources, but now I lack the time.”
While many of her classmates could afford and obtain their driver’s licenses during university, she could barely cover the tuition cost, let alone anything else.
“Then, I’ll give you three months off. You can focus on getting your driver’s license,” Jared suggested to Ellen.
She was startled by his unexpected proposal. Is he giving me time off to take the driver’s license test? However, she quickly waved her hand to refuse. “No, no, I’m here to work in your company and not to have fun.”
“This is my order. As my assistant, you must learn how to drive a car,” he insisted and came up with an excuse. “Still, I can’t take three months off from work! I heard that one can get a driver’s license quickly in only one month,” she said.
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1888--Jared could not help but chuckle at Ellen’s reply. He had indeed thought that she would be unable to pass it on the first try, which was why he had given her a three-month vacation.
“Okay! In that case, you can come to work in the morning and go to the driving school in the afternoon,” he suggested and scheduled her activities. Then, she nodded and smiled, “Okay. Thank you, President Presgrave.”
Soon, he was mesmerized by her radiant smile, which seemed to outshine the sun outside the window. She looks charming and lovely, especially with her sparkling eyes and pearly white teeth. Damn, this girl is so sweet.
The more he thought about how sweet she was, the more he wanted to do something wicked to her.
As soon as that thought crossed his mind, Jared made his move. He leaned over and cupped her face, then his thin lips pressed against hers. Ellen’s mind immediately went blank as their warm breaths intertwined. She could feel a sense of closeness and romance in the air.
After a brief kiss, he withdrew and smiled at her. “Do you like it?”
At that moment, she could feel her heart pounding. So, she shyly turned her face away, and her clear eyes blinked frantically. “Do you like kissing people, President Presgrave?” she asked, feeling bothered.
He was startled by her question, then burst out laughing. “Do you think I kiss every girl I meet? So far, only you have had the privilege.”
If any other man makes this comment after we’ve locked lips, I will reprimand him. On the other hand, hearing these words from this man makes me feel highly privileged.
“We should go to lunch now, or we’ll lose our seats,” she said, trying to regain her composure in that romantic atmosphere.
Then, Jared glanced at his watch and nodded. The two walked to the shoe cabinet, and Ellen changed her shoes. She squatted to pull the heels of her white shoes up, but when she stood up, she collided with something. Moreover, she was so caught up in her thoughts that she did not notice his long leg in front of her, and her face soon bumped into his waist.
Bam! Her face immediately turned red to the roots of her ears. However, he was not hurt by the collision and simply comforted her with a low chuckle. “It’s okay?”
She could not help but glance at a specific part of him, thinking, what if she had hit it and hurt him?
Soon, the two of them left, and while waiting for the elevator, Ellen was still full of dirty thoughts. So, when the elevator door opened, Jared naturally put his arm around her and walked in with her.
As they descended, they did not encounter anyone on the way out of the elevator. They then got into Jared’s car and headed straight to the nearby barbecue restaurant that was recently opened.
The barbecue restaurant was a very stylishly decorated place. She had reserved a corner table where the two could eat and chat quietly without being disturbed. However, as soon as he entered the restaurant, he became the target of all the women’s attention in the entire restaurant.
As barbecue restaurants were typically frequented by young girls, several tables were filled with girls. Suddenly, they went gaga as they stared in disbelief at the man who had walked past the aisle. My God! Is this what a domineering president looks like in reality? How did we meet such a handsome man in a barbecue restaurant? What’s more, a girl is accompanying him! We’re so envious!
When Ellen was ordering food on the phone, she handed her phone to Jared, asking him to choose. “What do you like to eat?”
“Anything is fine. You can be the one to order the meal.” Following that, he supported his cheek with one hand while gazing affectionately at her.
So, she placed an order for more dishes, after which she got up to get some condiments and mixed up some sauce for him. Soon, many girls purposely walked by their table to catch a glimpse of him, as if he were an idol. However, they did not dare to disturb him and were content to observe him nearby.
When Ellen returned with the sauces, everything was set up and ready to go on the grill.
Soon, she was chowing down as she grilled up all her favorites. She was mid-meal when she suddenly remembered that she had let her long hair down without tying it back and that it was distracting her from her meal.
After hearing her rant about her long hair for the third time, the man sitting across from her got up.
Ellen watched as Jared’s silhouette disappeared, assuming he was going to the bathroom. After that, she hastily grabbed a few grilled vegetables from the grill, and while she was munching on them, a pair of soft hands suddenly appeared from behind her and tied her hair.
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1889--Ellen was startled and turned around to see Jared behind her, who was clumsily tying her hair. As he began to tie her hair, she became red in the face and remained motionless, but her heartbeat quickened.
When he heard her rant earlier, he recalled that when he entered the restaurant, he had seen some hair ribbons outside the door intended for customers with long hair, so he went to get one.
The girls around them noticed he had left the table, but when they looked over, they saw the utterly handsome man gently tying the girl’s hair.
Wow! That’s too much for our hearts to take! Where can we find such a handsome, considerate, and gentle boyfriend?
This girl is so lucky! At that moment, Ellen was delighted by his sweet and thoughtful gesture. So, when Jared finished tying her lengthy hair, she shyly smiled and said, “Thank you.”
Meanwhile, he gazed intently at his masterpiece. Hmm! At least the ponytail isn’t crooked.
Later, she discovered that he, like her, disliked spicy foods and preferred only vegetables. So, with great satisfaction, they ate everything they had ordered.
Following their meal, Ellen skulked off to the cashier without a word for fear that Jared would offer to foot the bill.
Although Selena had an unpleasant Saturday, she finally obtained Lambert’s phone number when she went into the computer system and chatted with the staff. There, she accidentally saw the guest list and found his phone number, which she had written down.
She clung to the phone number as if holding the key to riches. Despite her elation, she was at a loss for action. Moreover, she could tell that he was more interested in Ellen than in her, so she continued to ponder how to lure him with Ellen. She believed that if she could convince Ellen to come out, Lambert would also show up.
Meanwhile, Ellen went to a driving school near her workplace for driving lessons. It was a large driving school that offered one-on-one teaching and attentive and thoughtful service.
She stayed at the driving school as Jared had left for an urgent matter. In the evening, she brought her study materials home and started to read. She fell asleep while reading, and it was already morning when she opened her eyes.
Monday had arrived, and she hurriedly got ready before heading downstairs to call a cab. When Joanna from the finance department drove by and saw Ellen, she extended a hearty invitation for them to carpool to work.
Still, Ellen could not refuse Joanna’s eager invitation, so she accepted the offer and got in the car with her. Joanna knew the huge secret between her and Jared, but she had no intention of sharing it with others. However, her attitude toward Ellen had taken a 180-degree turn.
“Ellen, I cook at home. If you don’t have any evening appointments, you can come to my house for dinner. I live alone, too,” Joanna said warmly.
Ellen was pleasantly surprised. “Thank you, Miss Curry. You’re really too kind.”
“We’re from the same company, so we should care for each other.” Miss Curry chuckled. As she sized up Ellen’s youthful appearance, she was secretly envious.
Soon, the two entered the elevator from the underground parking lot together. At that moment, a figure hurriedly walked in from behind. Ellen turned around and saw Selena walking in with her bag. Selena shot her a complicated gaze when she saw Ellen, but she did not show her usual haughty demeanor because she could not feel superior when she compared herself to Ellen.
As they arrived on the first floor, Joanna got off the elevator. “My dad’s turning 50 this Saturday. You’ll definitely find time to come, right?” Selena asked Ellen.
“We’ll see when the time comes.”
“Other than me, you’re the only one from the younger generation. You have to come,” Selena said.
Suddenly, the image she saw last time flashed through Ellen’s mind, and she looked at Selena sympathetically. If my guess is correct, Uncle Connor has a son outside with another woman.
“If Uncle Connor invites me, I’ll go,” Ellen replied. As Selena got off the elevator, she could not help but ask, ‘Did Young Master Jared give your that sports car?”
My Baby's Daddy chapter 1890--Selena was particularly curious about this, she was afraid that Jared would force Ellen to take it. If so, wouldn’t Ellen become the one to own a sports car? Only by clarifying this with Ellen would she feel better “No,” Ellen replied lightly. Only then did Selena feel satisfied and got off the elevator.
When Ellen arrived at the floor of the president’s office, she went to the pantry. Then, she started the coffee machine, took out the finest coffee beans, and began grinding the coffee to prepare for Jared’s morning coffee.
At 10.00AM, Stanley passed by her window and said, “Ellen, bring a cup of coffee to the conference room.” Ellen hurriedly said, “Okay, I’ll bring it right away.”
Ellen thereafter went to the pantry again. By then, the coffee had already been ground and brewed. She added a small amount of sugar, stirred it in lightly, then put the coffee on a tray before heading toward the conference room.
Ellen knocked on the door and reached out to push it. It was then that she heard an angry male voice from the inside. “Who do you think is the boss of this company? Who is the decision-maker? Who allowed you to act without an authorization?”
The angry voice was coming from Jared. At this moment, one of Ellen’s feet had already stepped in, and she also saw what was going on inside. She saw six or seven senior managers standing around and receiving the boss’ scolding.
Jared stood before them, looking enraged. At this moment, he had his hands on his hips. His handsome face was as cold as ice, and there was a hint of frostiness in his eyes.
Not to mention the terrified look on the faces of these senior managers, even Ellen, who had nothing to do with this matter, felt her legs tremble. It was truly a volatile scene that she had rarely encountered. She took a deep breath and came to his side with the coffee, carefully placing it down.
As she was about to turn around, she tripped over a chair, causing her to fall awkwardly on the ground. Blushing, shel picked up the tray that had fallen to the ground and immediately got up. In the end, she hurriedly pushed the door open to leave, feeling very embarrassed.
That was really embarrassing. Also, my knees are hurting so much! Ellen lowered her head and realized that her knee was already swollen and bruised from the fall.
When she returned to her office, she had just sat down and was about to massage her knee when someone pushed open her office door from the outside.
Ellen was taken aback. Isn’t that President Presgrave who had just flown into a rage earlier?
She quickly sat up in a proper position, fearing that she might accidentally ignite his anger. Jared leaned on her desk with both hands and locked his deep gaze on her. “Did you get hurt anywhere from the fall just now?”
Ellen blinked. “I-I’m fine.”
“Let me see.” The man did not feel at ease. When he wanted to help her up earlier, she had already gotten up and left. As a result, Jared lost the mood to scold the managers and quickly came over to check on her.
“I-I’m really fine. A-Are you okay, President Presgrave?” Ellen asked him in return.
“There’s just a minor oversight in the project. It’s nothing major,” Jared replied to her before walking over to her chair, crouching down, and checking on her bruised knees.
Subsequently, he said with some exasperation, “Be more careful next time.” He was upset that she couldn’t even walk properly. “Okay.” Ellen nodded.
After that, Jared picked up the phone and called for someone to bring the first aid kit. Soon, a female assistant came in with the kit. All the staff in this building probably knew about Jared’s special treatment of Ellen, so no one was surprised. Even when they passed her by, they often greeted her enthusiastically. Who knew? One day, Ellen may become their boss lady!
Soon, Jared applied some anti-inflammatory and wound-healing medicine on Ellen’s knees while she looked at his face with some caution. From this angle, this man’s features were handsome. The angry expression he had just now was replaced by a gentler one at this time.
For a moment, Ellen was a little dazed by the sight and her heart quietly started to race. What exactly are Jared’s feelings toward me? Is it the care of a superior for a subordinate, or is it love from a man toward a woman?