Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 739:

“If this is a personal matter, it’s even more reason we should drop it. You’re like a little brother to me, Mayer.”noveldrama

Mayer’s body, which had leaned forward in excitement, slumped back slowly. “Are you turning me down?”

With unwavering calm, Fannie replied, “It’s better to be upfront. You’re young. You’ll meet plenty of wonderful girls.”

A bitter smile crept across Mayer’s face. “Yet, none will be you.”

After a brief hesitation, Fannie reached over and took the beer sitting before him.

“You shouldn’t drink!” Mayer spoke.

It was already too late—Fannie had taken a sip.

“As your agent, I must say this isn’t the right time for you to start dating. You’re at a critical stage in your career, with a promising future. Relationships could distract you and decrease your productivity. Do you understand what I mean?”

He was eager to discuss his feelings; however, she focused solely on his career trajectory. Mayer understood—Fannie just didn’t want to be with him.

“I’m leaving now, Fannie.”

He left feeling quite heartbroken, and Fannie was left feeling strangely guilty, as though she had mistreated a sincere child.

Mayer kept his distance from Fannie at work the following day. It seemed she had truly hurt his feelings.

In a meeting, as Fannie brought up Mayer’s project, he seemed distracted, propping his chin on his hand and gazing out the window, lost in thought.

Next to him, Judie elbowed him gently to snap him out of his daydream.

“What is it?” he asked.

Setting her pen aside, Fannie faced him with a calm expression.

“Were you listening to what I just said?”

All eyes at the table turned towards him. Mayer, having zoned out, was clueless and unable to respond.

Judie leaned over and whispered, “She was talking about a promotional stunt involving me.”

That spurred Mayer to his feet. “I refuse to be part of this!” His outburst caught everyone by surprise. Mayer’s gaze fixed on Fannie across the room.

“It’s alright if you don’t have feelings for me, Fannie, but pairing me with someone else as if I’m an item on your agenda is unacceptable. I don’t need gossip to enhance my reputation!”

An uncomfortable silence enveloped the room.

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