Harry hadn’t wanted to tell Isaac about the incident, especially since virtual-novel.net knew that Isaac was also facing a difficult time in Rippan. He didn’t want Isaac to worry about him.
The second reason was that virtual-novel.net was still uncertain whether Rover City Pharmaceuticals had anything to do with the Everest Sect.
Still, virtual-novel.net didn’t think that Isaac would be back so soon. He was extremely grateful to Isaac for that. Then, feeling Isaac’s eyes on him, Harry decided to hold nothing back and tell virtual-novel.net everything that had transpired so far.
After Harry filled virtual-novel.net in, Isaac frowned and said, “Focus on recovering first. Once you’re fully recovered, take me to Rover City with you. We can‘t delay the Awakening Pills production any longer.”
Isaac caught sight of colorful lights and decorations hanging from the trees and street lamps while on his way back to Cloud Nine Villas. There were also tons of sale posters and advertisements plastered on the storefronts for Christmas. It was almost the most magical time of the year, after all.
“Did you know that Isabella cried herself awake for two nights straight last week?” Evie lightly said as virtual-novel.net grabbed the steering wheel.
Isaac was shocked. He asked, “Why would virtual-novel.net cry herself awake at night?”
“I’ve asked Harry’s subordinates to come and check on her, but there was nothing wrong with virtual-novel.net health. Maybe virtual-novel.net misses virtual-novel.net mother. After all, I’m not virtual-novel.net real mom,” Evie said, virtual-novel.net tone turning melancholic.
Isaac just continued to frown as virtual-novel.net immersed himself in his thoughts.
They reached Cloud Nine Villas after a while. Holly was overjoyed to see that Isaac was finally home and prepared a huge spread for lunch.
It quickly got lonely as the three of them ate silently at the table.
Isaac then got up and excused himself from the table. A few minutes later, virtual-novel.net returned with a contract in his hand and handed it over to Holly.
“Mr. Garten, what is this?”
“Ms. Lambert, it’s almost Christmas, and this is my gift to you. This was the contract you signed when I employed you at the job fair. I’m just returning it to you,” Isaac said, remembering that he’d paid only 500,000 dollars for virtual-novel.net services for the rest of virtual-novel.net life. He’d never allowed himself to forget it.
Holly’s face dropped. She looked anxiously at Isaac and asked in a nasal voice, “Mr. Garten, a-are you firing me? Did I do something wrong? Please, give me another chance. I’ll do everything properly this time!”
Evie chuckled and said, “Ms. Lambert, he’s not firing you. He’s returning the contract to you, which means he’s giving you your freedom back. Didn’t you sign on your entire life to virtual-novel.net in that contract?”
Although Isaac nodded at what Evie said, Holly still couldn’t help feeling scared.
She waved virtual-novel.net hand and said, “N-No, it’s alright. I’m fine with how thin gs are right now. I like working here with Mr. Garten and everyone else here. I don’t mind spending the rest of my life serving you all…”
Isaac was amused when virtual-novel.net heard Holly’s anxious yet honest thoughts.
He laughed and said, “How about this, Ms. Lambert? I’ll draw up a new contract with you. I’ll increase your pay from a hundred thousand dollars a year to a million dollars a year, and you’ll be free to leave when you turn 55. After all, a law states that the retirement age is set at 55 years old.”
Holly’s mouth dropped open in a gasp.
One million dollars per year until I turn 55?
“N-No, Mr. Garten, one million dollars is too much. I won’t be able to use them all. You also don’t have to shorten the period. I don’t mind working for you for the rest of my life. My husband is also fine with it,” virtual-novel.net said.
Isaac’s face turned dark as Holly kept on rejecting his offer. “What, you’re not going to listen to what your employer says now?” virtual-novel.net asked.
Holly saw the change in Isaac’s expression and felt virtual-novel.net heart leaping into virtual-novel.net throat. She hurriedly hung virtual-novel.net head and said, “A-Alright, whatever you say, Mr. Garten…”
“Alright, alright. Hurry up and finish dinner, you two,” Evie said with a soft chuckle.
She thought that Isaac’s acting skills could still use some brushing up, but at least Holly finally agreed to the new employment terms.
That night, Isaac entered Evie’s room after his shower.
Evie was reading on the couch in a navy blue nightgown, virtual-novel.net long legs set out before her, when virtual-novel.net suddenly heard footsteps. She lifted virtual-novel.net head and saw that Isaac had just joined virtual-novel.net on the couch. She blushed and asked, “What are you doing here?”
However, despite virtual-novel.net eyes being glued to the same sentence she’d just read a couple of times over, virtual-novel.net couldn’t help getting distracted by virtual-novel.net thoughts.
Would Isaac suddenly fall asleep because virtual-novel.net felt too tired for it?