Now that Celia stayed in Rachel's apartment, Jack had less time to spend with Rachel.
When Jack called Michael and Marcus over, Michael couldn't help but tease him, "Now, why did the president of MK Group suddenly grace us with his presence? Shouldn't you be somewhere else? Perhaps coaxing a certain beauty?"
"Cut the crap, and just enjoy the wine. I'm paying the bill tonight." Jack poured them both a glass before sighing heavily. "Besides, even if I want to, I couldn't see her."
Marcus furrowed his eyebrows. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
"No. It's just a nurse is staying in Rachel's house. It wouldn't be convenient for me to go there." He looked up from the rim of his own glass. "She is the nurse you drove back home the other night."
Michael snorted as he slung his arm around the Jack's shoulder. "What is inconvenient about going there? Unless of course... you're going to make out with her."
He pushed Michael's hand off his shoulder. "I meant that it isn't inconvenient to chat! I'm not like you, you know." "We're all men. You shouldn't be embarrassed about these things either way." Michael snorted, downing the red wine in his glass before slamming it back onto the table. When he glanced at the other side, he suddenly found himself fixated on a beautiful dark-haired woman who had just entered the bar. His eyes glinted as he whistled and stood up. "Enjoy yourselves, men. I'm afraid that I won't have the time to converse with you tonight."
"This guy values women more than his friends." Marcus sighed helplessly, but he wasn't surprised as well. Every time he would go out with Michael, he would always be driving back alone by the time the party was over.
Then again, it was a good thing that his
boisterous friend wasn't here. That way, he
could ask Jack about Celia.
"Didn't she live in a rental apartment? Why is she at Rachel's?"
"I don't know. I haven't made it clear." Jack
shrugged before raising his eyebrows at his
friend. "You're interested in her, aren't you?"
"I am." Marcus didn't bother to hide the fact as he clinked his glass against his friend's. "Thank you for giving me the information."
In the nurse station, Celia said with a grin, "Mindy, I heard that you have very extensive connections. Can you help me find a suitable apartment to live in?" It was comfortable to live in Rachel's house. But while she occupied the study, Rachel would only sit on the sofa to read her books.
Celia noticed how every time Rachel finished reading, she would turn and twist her neck in exhaustion.
Although Rachel didn't say anything, she still felt guilty
Mindy stopped what she was doing. "I want to help you, but you're asking for an apartment that's large enough to have a full-sized kitchen. Not only that, but you're asking for a place that's close to the hospital with a budgeted price range. I can't help you."
Celia placed her palms together in a pleading manner. "Please, I haven't even become a regular nurse yet. My salary's too low. If I portioned everything for my rent, I wouldn't be able to support myself."
"I really have no other choice."
Mindy quickly walked towards the pharmacy. When she saw that the younger woman was still trailing her, she snapped, "Don't follow me or I'll deduct your bonus."
Celia sat at her desk and rested her chin on her hands. Where the hell was she going to find a decent place to live in now?
Just as the sun was about to set, she took off her nurse uniform and said her farewells to her colleagues. Without missing a beat, she raced towards the nearest real estate office, but as soon as the staff heard the conditions that she had offered, they immediately refused. "Miss, we really don't have the kind of apartment you're looking for. How about raising your budget? Maybe we can take you to see some more apartments."
"It's fine."
Celia lowered her head and left. Suddenly, she bumped into a suited man. "I'm sorry."
"Hey, you should really be careful while walking." A familiar voice sounded, and she looked up.
"Why are you here?"
Celia's eyes widened in surprise when she saw that Marcus was standing at the door of the agency. "Do you plan to rent a house?"
As soon as the words left her lips, she shook her head. "Obviously you aren't here for that. Will you sign up one of your houses for rent?"
"Yes. The house is too big, and it's boring to live alone. I was planning to rent out a room on the second floor." He gazed at her. "Are you here to rent an apartment? Have you found a suitable place to live in yet?"
Celia sighed heavily. "I wish it was that easy."
"Well, do you want to rent my place instead? Then, I won't have to pay the agency." Seeing her hesitation, he added, "It must be fated for us to meet at the gate of the agency today. Because of that, I'll give you 50% discount on the rent."
"50% discount?"
Realizing that her voice had been too loud, she lowered her voice into a whisper. "How much will the rent be after the discount?"
Marcus stretched out his fingers for her to see.
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