Chapter 521: Michale Shaw Side Story (12) Embrace, Scorching Passion

The third day after meeting, it was the day of negotiation between the two companies.

The representative from Shaw Corporation was a bit surprised:

They actually saw the legendary young master of the Carter Family. Rumor has it that her appearance is androgynous, with both delicateness and a certain heroic spirit. She indeed turned out to be elegant and beautiful.

Comparing her with their own Young Master Shaw, who was still playing games in a floral shirt, they sighed repeatedly:

People, they just fear comparison!

Comparisons always cause one to fall silent.

“You’re here.” Michale Shaw saw her enter the meeting room, visibly happy, busy serving her tea and even moving a chair to sit beside her.

This left the representatives from both companies dumbfounded.

On Shaw’s side:

“What’s happening? Did our boss defect to the enemy? How are we supposed to negotiate now?”

The Carter Family’s representative was secretly delighted: “Our young master is indeed brilliant, capturing the king first to win over Young Master Shaw. Today’s negotiation will surely go smoothly.”

Archer Carter stood behind the two, speechless, looking up at the sky.

Tobias Carter gave Michale Shaw a meaningful look, lowering his voice: “What do you think you’re doing? Sit back down quickly!”

“I just want to sit beside you.”

“This is a formal negotiation. Is it appropriate to sit here with me?”

“There’s no rule stating we can’t sit together while discussing work.”

“…”

Tobias Carter bit his lip and said no more.

But when it came to business, Michale Shaw was tough, taking the Carter Family’s representatives by surprise.

After the meeting, Archer Carter secretly approached him, “During the negotiation today, you were swinging a big knife around, killing indiscriminately. My sister’s expression clearly turned colder. Don’t you like my sister? I thought you’d go easier on them.”

“Liking her doesn’t mean going easy. This project is not only about the two of us but also affects the company’s development for the next couple of years, involving the efforts of many people. I can’t let personal feelings waste everyone’s hard work.”

Michale Shaw patted his shoulder, “As a boss, I have to be responsible for my employees. This is also respect for your sister.”

“I think she wouldn’t want me to deliberately give in because I like her or see her as a woman.”

Archer Carter conveyed these words to his sister.

Tobias Carter was slightly stunned:

No wonder he could get along well with Mr. Hale and others. Michale Shaw… is actually quite interesting.

**

After that, Tobias Carter didn’t see Michale Shaw as he went abroad for a business trip the next day, but they kept communicating through phone messages.

[I asked someone about your situation. You need to take good care of yourself and drink more hot water.]

[It’s too hot here abroad, I miss you a bit.]

[The food here is awful. I miss your cooking and also miss you.]

[When I return, can I get a hug? Single life is tough. If you don’t reply, I’ll assume you agree.]

…

Tobias Carter always knew Michale Shaw had thick skin, but although they got along well, he was now sending so many cheesy messages, yet she hadn’t replied once. How could he be so persistent?

Moreover, he was voluntarily reporting his itinerary to her.

Even letting her know whom he met.

Tobias Carter was speechless: [You told me your itinerary. Whenever I want, I can know your business cooperation plans. Isn’t this commercial secrets? Aren’t you afraid I’ll leak them and bankrupt your company?]

[Not afraid. Bankruptcy would be good. Then I’d move my family straight into your house.]

Tobias Carter twitched her lips.

She had been in the business field for many years, and only one person could say something so shameless.

Still, he was abroad, with a time difference, yet he always messaged her during the domestic resting hours.

People are always moved by details.

Tobias Carter was no exception.

She occasionally replied, even checking her phone at specific times, receiving Michale Shaw’s messages as expected.

Recently, Archer Carter was learning from her, becoming half her assistant, but today, Michale Shaw’s messages didn’t come, making Tobias Carter subconsciously check her phone, slightly frowning:

Could it be that something happened to him abroad?

“Sis, checking your phone again? Waiting for our future brother-in-law’s message?” Archer would call her sis when no one was around.

“What future brother-in-law? Mind your words.”

“I asked around. He only pursued Hannah Johnson when he was studying, but got rejected. Now they have no relationship at all. He plays around sometimes but knows his limits. His private life is clean, and he’s well-regarded in the industry. I think he’s pretty good.”

Tobias Carter replied indifferently, “Then you be with him.”

Archer scratched his head, “I would, but he doesn’t like me.”

“…”

“It’s time to get off work. Are we going home?”

“Working overtime today.”

Archer almost cried, my dear sis, are you a workaholic?

He could only secretly message Michale Shaw: [My sister is crazy, working overtime again, every day. She even told me the company is my home, and I should cherish it. Cherish my foot. I haven’t been home for dinner for days.]

Michale Shaw: [Still at the company? Haven’t had dinner?]

[Yes, might be. Having a workaholic sister is scary.]

[I can’t enter your company; come down and get me.]

Archer was stunned for a long time, said he was going to the bathroom, then dashed out.

Tobias Carter rubbed her temples, feeling hopeless.

He was like this in school, claiming his stomach hurt, head hurt, or butt hurt to avoid doing homework… Now at work, he’s pulling the same tricks. She needed to talk to their uncle and aunt soon to get them to discipline him properly.

She lowered her head to continue processing documents, not looking up even when hearing the door open.

Only Archer entered her office without knocking.

But…

These footsteps sounded different!

Having grown up with her younger brother, Tobias could identify him just by his footsteps. She raised her head, seeing Michale Shaw standing before her desk, hands resting on it, smiling brightly at her, “Long time no see.”

“You…” Tobias Carter froze for several seconds.

The office had access controls, outsiders couldn’t come in; clearly, it was her cousin’s doing.

“I just got off the plane and haven’t eaten. I heard from Archer that you haven’t eaten either. Shall we go together?” Michale Shaw kept smiling.

“I’m not hungry yet.”

“Then we’ll wait until you’re hungry.”

Michale Shaw seemed unwilling to leave, making Tobias Carter close the files, stand up to grab the coat hung on the side, only to find Michale Shaw silently appearing behind her…

Startling her and making her breath sink, instinctively trying to step back.

But,

Michale Shaw suddenly opened his arms, pulled her into his embrace.

Tobias Carter’s breath sank, her nose filled with his scent, fresh, clean, and pleasant. Michale Shaw didn’t use cologne but his clothes had a faint scent of bergamot, probably from an incense.

Usually, Michale Shaw didn’t seem that tall. Being this close, she realized just how petite she was in front of him.

Caught off guard, hugged tightly, Tobias Carter momentarily forgot to struggle.

This sudden embrace,

disrupted her breathing and heartbeat.

Her ears filled with chaotic noises, reaching out to push him away, but their physical strength differed greatly, “Michale Shaw, what are you doing?”

“I messaged you saying I wanted a hug when I returned. You agreed.”

“I…”

Tobias Carter gritted her teeth, realizing he was simply a rogue.

Her waist embraced, Michale Shaw nestled into her neck, his warm breath scorching, nearly burning her skin.

——

Outside the office

Archer leaned against the wall, humming a song while playing on his phone. Assistant Merritt frowned, pacing back and forth. After accompanying the boss on this business trip, he could see things clearly.

The boss had fallen in love!

Previously, he’d casually joined various gossip chat groups, but recently, he’d been constantly messaging, smiling so much his face crinkled.

But this wasn’t just a river…

It was a quagmire, an abyss!

If he truly fell into this, wouldn’t he drown?

He couldn’t even imagine the amount of backlash if this matter got out.

What should he do? Should he inform the elder?

The elder, being of age, might not withstand it and faint.

Moreover, he’d been inside for so long. What were they doing? Assistant Merritt wanted to go in but was stopped by Archer, “What are you doing?”

“My boss is inside. I’m checking to see if they need any help.”

“If they need something, they’ll ask.”

Assistant Merritt smiled bitterly, praying silently:

Reject him!

Reject him fiercely!

My boss has thick skin and strong mental resilience; he’s not afraid of rejection!