Chapter 569
\nWolf President Hooks Up novel Chapter 569<\/p>\n
Manfred held Rylee\u2019s hand in one hand and put the other arm around her shoulder. He pushed her into the Land Rover. The interior of the car was warm and Rylee felt much better when she gradually warmed up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere is my mountain bike?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s in the boot. How would I dare lose your precious bike? You\u2019ll kill me if I did.\u201d Manfred joked and was about to put on Rylee\u2019s seatbelt for her but she had already done so.<\/p>\n
She did not want him to put on the seatbelt for her as it was too intimate a gesture.<\/p>\n
Manfred was momentarily stunned and then smiled wryly, \u201cGirl, why are you so defensive? Perhaps you could let someone get closer to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee turned and looked at Manfred, \u201cDon\u2019t nag, start driving. I\u2019m famished.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes madam. Immediately.\u201d Manfred smiled and drove off.<\/p>\n
“This girl must be hurting inside and yet she acts as if she wasn\u2019t bothered. How adorable.” Manfred thought to himself.<\/p>\n
Rylee smiled when she heard Manfred addressing her as “madam”. To think that the refined Manfred would joke about this. Men had many faces. She suddenly thought of Timothy who kept a impassive expression and did not like to joke.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat would you like to eat?\u201d Manfred asked Rylee.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever\u2019s available at home.\u201d Rylee answered.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s past dinner time. I already called them and said that we\u2019ll eat outside before going back. What do you want to eat?\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee pondered and said, \u201cMini hot pot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh? Are you considering my expenses? I thought you would want to eat some gourmet or western food.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee appeared to have recalled something and said, \u201cMini hot pot is fine. It\u2019s tasty and can warm up the body.\u201d She remembered that her mother used to tell her, hot pot would taste much better if it was shared with people. At that time when she was still young, she did not know that was how her mother tried to get her father over to dine as a family. However, she and her mother always ate hot pot together without anyone else.<\/p>\n
Manfred suddenly grabbed Rylee\u2019s hand which startled her. She looked puzzled at Manfred.<\/p>\n
Manfred drove the car with his other hand and sighed, \u201cRylee, I wish that you can be happy like other girls of your age.\u201d<\/p>\n
The words “My heart aches for you” were at the tip of Manfred\u2019s tongue but he never found the chance to say them.<\/p>\n
Rylee hesitated for a while before sliding her hand from Manfred\u2019s grasp.<\/p>\n
Manfred brought Rylee to the city\u2019s best hot pot restaurant. Diners would need to make reservations at least three days in advance unless they were VIP members.<\/p>\n
The owner of the restaurant was very close to Manfred and went to the entrance personally to welcome them, \u201cPresident Shawn, welcome! Please come in!!\u201d The owner was overjoyed to see him.<\/p>\n
Manfred and Rylee were led to a quiet window seat. Rylee then asked curiously, \u201cOh, you\u2019re also a president?\u201d<\/p>\n
Manfred pursed his lips and answered, \u201cYes, unfortunately.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGood golly, why are there so many presidents around? Can\u2019t take it.\u201d<\/p>\n
“Although Mr. Wheeler was a secret gang leader, but outwardly isn\u2019t he also a president?” She thought.<\/p>\n
President Wheeler, President Shawn.<\/p>\n
Manfred chuckled, \u201cI know, right? This title is meaningless now. Next time, take me as a manager.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cManager? Ha ha ha, manager of what?\u201d Rylee giggled.<\/p>\n
Manfred pretended to be upset and glared at Rylee, \u201cWhat does that mean? Let me tell you, I\u2019m not a manager for anyone. I\u2019ll only be managed by you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee was amused and chuckled.<\/p>\n
Manfred served some vegetables to Rylee and said in a hoarse voice, \u201cRylee, your smile is very sweet.\u201d Her smile was appealing.<\/p>\n
Rylee was taken aback and then said playfully, \u201cReally? Don\u2019t you know that I\u2019m the campus belle? Hey, don\u2019t start falling for me, uncle.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Manfred heard Rylee addressing him as uncle, he chuckled, \u201cSince you know that I\u2019m considered your elder, then why do you still dare flirt with me?\u201d Both Manfred and Rylee were triggered by the word “flirt” and they blushed as they looked into each other\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n
Timothy was massaging his temples as he sat in the car. There were a lot of problems today at work and he even had to chair two meetings back-to-back. He was so tired that his head hurt.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, how long do you want to stay for the banquet afterward?\u201d Armand asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cHalf an hour,\u201d Timothy answered nonchalantly.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, one of our shipments to North America was snatched. We investigated and found out that it was an internal job. One of our guys betrayed us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCatch the traitor and skin him alive. Hang him in that area for two days. Make sure you get back the same amount that was taken, not a gram less!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Boss,\u201d Armand replied solemnly.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr\u2026. Mr. Wheeler?\u201d Rylee stood up nervously.<\/p>\n
Timothy pretended as if he just saw Rylee, \u201cOh? You\u2019re here?\u201d<\/p>\n
Manfred was puzzled, \u201cYou know Rylee?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo!\u201d Rylee quickly replied.<\/p>\n
Timothy’s face immediately darkened when he heard Rylee\u2019s reply.<\/p>\n
How dare she pretend that there was nothing between them in front of Manfred!<\/p>\n
Timothy placed his hand onto Rylee\u2019s shoulder and smiled, \u201cSit down and continue with your dinner.\u201d He pressed Rylee down to make her sit on the sofa, and he then sat beside Rylee.<\/p>\n
Rylee did not think that anything was amiss but it was Manfred who looked at Timothy in surprise and thought, since when had Timothy been willing to sit beside a woman?<\/p>\n
Timothy said calmly, \u201cContinue with your dinner. I\u2019m just chatting with you for a while. I have some other engagement to go to later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Armand added thoughtfully, \u201cBoss, time\u2019s tight. Shall you just eat a little with them?\u201d<\/p>\n
Timothy pretended to be polite and objected, \u201cNo. How can I bother Manfred?\u201d<\/p>\n
Manfred quickly said, \u201cNo, please join us. I\u2019m well aware of how busy you are. Have a quick bite and go for your business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rylee could not be bothered with what they were saying and just continued eating. Occasionally she would take a glance at Timothy and Manfred.<\/p>\n
Armand observed nervously and thought, “You dumb girl. Don\u2019t you know that Boss is here for you? You only know to stuff your mouth with food. Eat eat eat\u2026 You’ll become a fatty!\u2019<\/p>\n
Armand handed Timothy a pair of chopsticks. Timothy murmured \u201cThis isn\u2019t appropriate\u201d but started to dine along.<\/p>\n
He sat very close to Rylee as he ate. Manfred peeked at Timothy just as he looked at Rylee.<\/p>\n
Manfred seem to have realized what was going on.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, Mr. Wheeler, what\u2019s wrong with you? Why are you eating from my plate? This is mine!\u201d Rylee said angrily to Timothy.<\/p>\n
How annoying. Mr. Wheeler is rich enough. Why must he join them? How could he take the food from her plate? Rylee grabbed her plate tightly and shielded her food from Timothy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-1969","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/1969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}