A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 40

I was only carrying one basket of strawberries.

It was for Douglas and Lilian.

I had been delayed on my way there, so I had had no choice but to carry it home.

However, I hadn't expected to bump into Bruce, nor to get sniped at by him.

Bruce obviously thought that I had delivered a basket of strawberries to Douglas.

I did not want to argue with him.

It would not be wise to offend an investor, especially when I was still waiting for him to continue his investments.

"I'm going upstairs."

"Are you in such a hurry to go and ingratiate yourself with him, Ms. Fisher?"

I stopped in my tracks and looked at Bruce in confusion. In a flash, I understood what he was implying.

He probably thought that I was trying to be a social climber and get into the upper society through Douglas.

I curled my lips and said, "I remember the owner of the estate saying that the strawberries are free. I'm sure there's no need for me to report to Roeval about what I'm going to do with them."

My voice was calm, and I hid my emotions well.

Bruce squinted when he heard me. Then he scoffed, "It seems that the injury on your wrist hasn't dampened your ambition, Ms. Fisher."

I smiled instead of getting angry. "You are too kind, Mr. Harold. I still have many things I need to learn from you."

It was just about saying polite things. Anyone could do that.

Bruce did not answer. However, the gaze he turned on me seemed to be covered with a layer of venom.

I decided not to push it and said, "If there isn't anything else you want to give me feedback on, I'll…"

"Why were you drinking last night?" Bruce cut me off. There was a hint of curiosity in his voice. "Were you drowning your sorrows in alcohol?"

I was caught off guard by his question.

How could I have forgotten about that?

It had put a wrench in my plans.