After Being Cheating novel Chapter 268

It was the same as what had happened to Kate three years ago. Kate also was willing to act as one of Daniel's strategic pieces in order to get what she wanted.

But, played as pieces on his chessboard, they should have known their position and rank.

They should have known better about the things that they could have gotten, and the things that they could have never even asked for!

Since Melody was pretty anxious, and had even come to his company, Daniel now thought that he had to handle Shirley's affair as soon as possible, to reassure the elder that he was indeed serious and that he knew what he was doing.

If Shirley decided to focus all of her attention on her work from now on, he would give her a proper good ending for her contribution.

Otherwise, he wouldn't show any kind of benevolence to her.

Melody didn't blame Daniel for his cruel heart, because she believed that it was better for a man to be resolved and decisive when the time came, than to be unsettled.

"There's one more thing that I need you to explain, " said Melody. She looked at the handsome and impressive man next to her, and thought that her dear Janet really had a good eye, and had picked up the right man for her.

"Yes? Please, ask me, " said Daniel.

"Last time when Jane came to pick up your child at the old house, I also saw you there, but you didn't get out of the car. Why? Why did you have to hide yourself in the car?" This was Melody's last question.

Daniel then burst into laughter, and replied, "Great grandmother, it's not me who didn't want to go in, but your dear great granddaughter didn't allow me to enter. We had even argued about it outside on that day. I'm as confused as you are, but maybe in her eyes, I'm... not honorable enough to show up in public with her..."

As soon as he finished his words, Miss Qin, who was on the opposite side to them, almost choked and suffocated on a sip of tea.

'Daniel Si is not honorable enough to show up in public? Oh, my god! If that were true, I wonder who else in the world would be honorable enough for her!' thought Miss Qin.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to do that!" Miss Qin apologized to them in a low voice, and then took out a tissue to wipe the tea that had dropped on her clothes.

Daniel cast a cold stare at her, but Melody saved Miss Qin from her embarrassment, and she said, "Stop staring, it's not the young girl's fault. Anyone would be laughing if they were to hear you say that you're not honorable enough! Huh, what a joke! If anyone ever dares to say that, I'll be the first one to disagree with him, or her!"

Miss Qin was moved, and then looked at Melody. She now believed that the Si family and Shao family really were a match made in heaven. 'These two families are made up of only good and kind people, and that's why their whole lives are filled with wealth and fame... Oh! Not just them, but also their next generations!' thought Miss Qin.

Hearing Melody's words, Daniel smiled, and asked, "Great grandmother, then why did Janet do such a thing? What do you think?"

Daniel really didn't understand a woman's complicated thoughts, and hoped that Melody could help him finally figure it out.

Melody meditated for a while, and said, "Jane used to have some tricky and crazy thoughts on her, and even I couldn't understand her sometimes. I can't answer your question, and it seems that you have to figure it out all by yourself!"

...

This old lady was pretty funny, and Miss Qin had the urge to laugh.

Then, Melody and Daniel went on talking for a while, and Melody said again, "Daniel, marriage is something important in life, and I trust that you will bring happiness and joy to my dear great granddaughter!"

"Great grandmother, please don't worry, she's my dear baby too, " said Daniel.

...

Miss Qin discreetly glanced at her boss, and saw his peaceful face. She wondered how he could utter these words out so peacefully, without being ashamed of them. She really wanted to see Janet's reactions hearing these words.

Facing Melody's repeated concerns, Daniel then went to open the safe. He took out something from it, and then placed it in front of Melody.

The two women in the office were dumbfounded when they saw what he had put on the table. Melody instantly put down the tea cup, and opened it. 'Oh, it's actually real...'

"When did you get this? Why hasn't Jane told me about it?" Melody bent her body down to have a better look at the certificate in her hand; it didn't seem to be fake.

Daniel fixed his tie, and simply said, "She doesn't know yet."

...

Again, Melody was dumbfounded that he could've gotten this without even letting Janet know about it. It only proved that Daniel indeed had some strong connections!

Miss Qin couldn't help but thumb up to her boss. Daniel caught a short glimpse of the gesture, and he didn't give her a cold stare, but instead nodded to her.

...

'Oh, my god! Our CEO is... so scheming!

Janet... she's... poor thing!' thought Miss Qin.

Finally, together with his secretaries and assistants, Daniel personally escorted Melody to a car. The other people were again shocked to see the old lady laugh so happily on her way out.

"Great grandmother, please keep it away from Janet's knowledge. I'll give her the surprise myself at a proper time!" said Daniel. 'Needless to doubt, it'll be a hell of a surprise... a big bomb for Jane!' thought Daniel.

He could imagine Janet's furious look when she got to know about its existence!

"Okay, that's your young couple's affair, and please deal with it yourselves. I won't intervene from now on! And Daniel, whenever you're free, take your child and Jane to the old house, and have lunch or dinner with us!" said Melody. She had known that there was not much time left for her in the hourglass. She wouldn't worry about anything for the rest of her days, she would just... wait for her final day with joy.

Daniel nodded, and said, "Great grandmother, I will. Please, don't worry about us!"

The car then slowly drove away. Daniel raised his head and looked up, and when he saw the bright sun in the sky, he seemed to have also seen his Jane, the light of his life. He then grinned a sly smile.

Inside the company, Shirley's heart had kept beating fast ever since Melody had showed up in the office. She was afraid that the angry old lady had come to get even with her.

But, in the end, the old lady left with a smile on her face, and she didn't even look at her when she left, which made Shirley feel more relaxed.

Miss Qin pressed the exclusive CEO's elevator button for Daniel, and she was just about to go with Spark into the staff elevator next to it.

But Daniel said, "Miss Qin, Spark, please, take this one with me!"

They had never entered the CEO's elevator before in the past, except for some urgent matter. Now, when their CEO had demanded this to them, the two people hastily entered it.

Daniel took a glance at Miss Qin, and said, "About today's event in the office..."

Miss Qin immediately knew what he meant, and said, "Mr. Si, please don't worry about it. I won't leak one single word about it to anyone!"

Daniel nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Good."

"Spark!"

Spark instantly answered, "Yes!"

Daniel said, "Miss Qin has worked hard for the past seven years, and she's always been careful and strict with her work. She's now being promoted to the position of special assistant, and will enjoy the same salary and welfare as you are."

Spark had now wanted to cry, and thought that his boss was being partial to Miss Qin! He was the one who had acted as his personal keeper, and had taken care of everything!

Miss Qin was thrilled with joy, and she delivered her thanks at once. "Mr. Si, thank you very much! You won't regret it!"

The elevator opened, and when he saw Daniel walk out of it, Spark murmured, "Be careful; I might tell Janet that you are now being partial to the female staff!"

Daniel then suddenly stopped walking.

Instantly, Spark became frightened and shivered; he hastily explained, "Mr. Si, I just..."

But Daniel cut in, and said, "Mr. Spark, you are always active and very responsible with your work. Your salary will be increased by one-third."

Hearing him, Spark was so excited that he almost fell off of his feet. He said, "Mr. Si... Are you sure...? You're not kidding me?"

Then a sharp killing stare was cast onto him. "What? You don't want it?" asked Daniel.

Spark instantly shook his head, and replied, "No, I do want it! Thank you very much, Mr. Si!" 'Am I a fool? It would be impossible for me to refuse a raise!' thought Spark.

Then, Miss Qin kept a distance from Daniel from behind, and in a low voice whispered to Spark, "Is our CEO so afraid of Janet?"

When he heard her, Spark realized that he had just threatened Daniel with the words 'be careful, I might tell Janet...'

Spark then burst into laughter, and thought, 'I know my boss's weakness now!

Could I really take advantage of his weakness and threaten him more often from now on? Aha... ha...'

When Daniel returned to his office, he called in Shirley.

After a few minutes, Shirley then came out of the office, wearing her usual peaceful face. Nobody knew what Daniel had told her inside the office.

And of course, no one dared to ask about it either.