CHAPTER 105: CHAPTER 105: YOU WANT NATHANIEL GALLAGHER TO ACCOMPANY ME TO THE HOT SPRINGS

Julian Grant listened, feeling a chill in his heart.

"... Josephine, do you... do you hate me that much?"

Josephine Thompson frowned even more, feeling more distressed, "Julian Grant, you misunderstood."

"I don’t hate you at all!"

Julian Grant gave an awkward laugh, "Haha, you don’t hate me, but you don’t like me either, right?"

"..." Josephine Thompson choked up.

She didn’t dislike Julian Grant.

It’s just that her current state is completely unsuited for discussing feelings.

Besides, Julian Grant just seems carefree on the outside. At his core, he’s not like that, and his family wouldn’t allow him to marry a divorced woman.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. Don’t think too much about it, I was just joking with you."

"As you say, we are just ordinary friends, is that alright?"

Josephine Thompson looked solemn, unsure how to answer.

Seeing her confused and adorable look.

Julian Grant couldn’t help but want to laugh, and he wanted to tease her more, "Haha~, Josephine, you’re so cute."

After saying that, he couldn’t help wanting to ruffle her hair.

"Stop it."

Julian Grant stopped smiling, "Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. After I go back, we can talk on the phone every day, is that okay?"

"..." Josephine Thompson was silent again.

"No way? You can’t even agree to such a small request?"

"Julian Grant, you know I have to restore artifacts and take care of Grandpa. I might... might forget when I’m busy!"

Julian Grant laughed, "It’s okay, I’ll call you. Just don’t ignore my calls."

Josephine Thompson reluctantly agreed, "...Alright then!"

"That’s settled, you can’t ignore my calls."

Josephine Thompson: "Okay, but sometimes I can’t hear the phone!"

Julian Grant: "Then you can call me back when you’re free."

"Alright."

"Then I’m leaving."

"Goodbye, safe travels."

"Okay, take care of yourself too."

After Julian Grant left.

Josephine Thompson sighed heavily, feeling the world finally quiet down.

"Sigh~, I’ve put it off for so long, tomorrow I must go to the studio."

Ruby accompanied her, cautiously saying, "President Thompson, the old master has been asking about you again. When will you visit him?"

"How is Grandpa’s condition now?"

"The doctor says the rehabilitation training is going well, and he can stand on his own now. But he still needs support to walk."

Josephine Thompson felt somewhat comforted, "That’s good."

"I’ll need a few more days before I can see Grandpa. Just tell him I’m urgently restoring artifacts, and it’ll take a few more days to finish."

"Okay, President Thompson."

She didn’t dare to see Grandpa now.

Grandpa’s condition has just slightly improved, and if he sees her injured so badly again, it will surely upset him.

Besides, she didn’t want to run into Nathaniel Gallagher and Eleanor Churchill.

She knew Nathaniel Gallagher was in Northwood for a commercial congress, so he wouldn’t stay for long.

After the meeting, he’ll definitely leave.

...

The next day.

Josephine Thompson woke up early and washed up.

At eight-thirty in the morning.

She arrived at the office on time.

Manager Linton and the others saw her, and were startled, "Hello, President Thompson."

"Hello."

"President Thompson, what happened to your face?"

"It’s nothing, I just had a fall," Josephine Thompson replied simply and headed straight to the office.

The swelling on her face had mostly gone down.

She could remove the stitches tomorrow, and with some more rest, it wouldn’t be much of a problem.

By then,

If she’s unfortunate enough to end up with a scar, she’ll just have to go to a cosmetic hospital for some treatment.

In the office.

Josephine Thompson put down her bag, changed into her work clothes, and began to work diligently again.

The bronze tripod has been restored.

Only the last process remains for the colorful sculpture.

After restoring the sculpture,

She plans to show the four restored artifacts to Professor Warren.

As for the plain silk robe,

It definitely can’t be done before the end of the year.

Because she’s also busy organizing the antique chamber of commerce.

This will keep her busy straight through February next year.

"Hmm~, finally almost done."

Without outside interference,

She can finally concentrate, and her efficiency has increased greatly.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Come in."

Ruby pushed the door open and entered, "President Thompson, Miss Thornton is here."

"She’s waiting outside and insists on seeing you."

Josephine Thompson felt her head ache, "Just tell her I’m not here."

"I told her that, but Miss Thornton doesn’t believe it at all. She said she saw you come to the company and insists on seeing you."

Josephine Thompson felt more annoyed, "Don’t see her, just tell her I’m busy."

"Alright!" Ruby responded and went out again.

...

Five minutes later.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The knocking sounded again.

Before Josephine Thompson could say come in,

Evelyn Thorne’s stubborn voice sounded from outside the door, "Ms. Thompson, it’s me, are you really not going to see me?"

"I know you’re inside, why won’t you see me?"

"I’m in a hurry to buy something from you, why are you avoiding me?"

Ruby held her firmly, "Miss Thornton, President Thompson really isn’t in."

"I know Ms. Thompson is inside, there’s no need to lie to me."

The bodyguards also stopped her: "Miss Thornton, please don’t cause a scene here, otherwise, we’ll have to ask you to leave!"

"Ha! Do you idiots know who I am? How dare you stop me? Believe it or not, tomorrow I’ll make sure you can’t survive in Northwood."

Josephine Thompson couldn’t handle the noise anymore and had to come out and meet her.

"Click!"

The office door was pulled open.

Josephine Thompson walked out.

Evelyn Thorne immediately ran over with a happy smile, acting as if nothing happened, and said cheerfully, "Ms. Thompson, I knew you would see me. You even lied to me saying you weren’t in the company, why did you lie to me?"

Josephine Thompson, with a forced smile, said politely yet coldly, "...Evelyn, is there something you need from me?"

"Can’t I just come to play with you?"

"I have to work, I really don’t have time to play with you."

Evelyn Thorne chuckled and teased, "Alright, alright, I know you’re a career woman, and I’m just unemployed, I wouldn’t dare disturb your work."

"What exactly do you need?"

"I’m here to buy antiques from you! The batch of antiques I bought last time from you wasn’t enough to give away!"

"I’ve decided to buy another batch."

"..." Josephine Thompson listened in disbelief, staring at her.

Last time...

Evelyn Thorne bought seven pieces of antiques in one go.

Each piece was at least hundreds.

She spent several tens of millions without even blinking.

Evelyn Thorne posed triumphantly and smiled, "What are you standing around for? A major client is here, are you going to drive the client away?"

"Also, I’ve heard that next month’s antique trade conference is being organized by you, right?"

Josephine Thompson’s throat caught, and she nodded, "Yes, that’s correct."

Evelyn Thorne proudly grinned, "So, how’s the planning and organization of the conference coming along?"

Josephine Thompson: "Uh... it’s underway."

"Hehe, need any help? I know several big names in the antique world. If they come to support, I assure you this edition will be grand and sensational."

Josephine Thompson listened, observing her.

Evelyn Thorne, full of confidence, said, "You don’t believe it?"

"I do!"

"Then it’s settled, with me around, you’re sure to get a big help."

With that, Evelyn Thorne walked into the office.

She swaggered to the desk as if she had returned to her own office.

Josephine Thompson watched and didn’t say much.

After all!

She was indeed troubled with organizing the conference!

Furthermore, it’s her first time hosting solo this year, and she was unsure about many things.

If Evelyn Thorne could truly help out as she said,

She would obviously welcome the help.

"Evelyn, you’re not joking, are you?"

"Why would I joke? Giants like Dominic Sterling, Barry Lewis, and Leo Mullen are all close friends of my grandfather. I just need to call them, and they’ll surely attend."

Josephine Thompson listened, instantly thrilled.

These three titans in the antique circle are even more seasoned than her grandfather.

In past conferences, her grandfather tried to invite them but failed.

"Are you sure you can invite them?"

Evelyn Thorne snorted confidently, "If I can’t invite them, you can spit in my face."

"Uh, if you can really help and invite them, then I truly have to thank you."

"Don’t worry, I’ll call them tomorrow."

"Then I’ll trouble you."

"We’re good friends, no need to be so formal."

Josephine Thompson listened, still somewhat skeptical.

However.

She decided to trust her this time.

If those three titans could be invited, the prestige of this conference would undoubtedly be raised several levels.

It’s an extraordinary opportunity for both the Thornton Family’s reputation and their antique business.

...

The next day.

Evelyn Thorne actually called the three titans.

Moreover, her tone was as casual as a granddaughter pleading with her grandfather to attend a class reunion.

She simply sweet-talked the three elderly gentlemen lightly, and they agreed to attend.

Josephine Thompson was listening beside her the entire time.

Until she confirmed the three elderly gentlemen were truly attending, she was still stunned.

Bear in mind, her grandfather invited them for several consecutive years before,

And they didn’t even pay attention.

After calling, Evelyn Thorne arrogantly said, "See? Didn’t I promise and deliver?"

Josephine Thompson, listening, was in awe, "Evelyn, this... this is really surprising. I never thought you could effortlessly convince these three giants."

Evelyn Thorne chuckled dismissively.

These three titans may seem unreachable to others.

But in front of the Thornton Family, they’re like a few sycophants.

They can barely wait to curry favor, how could they dare offend?

"So, how do you plan to thank me after I’ve helped you so much?"

"Uh, you name it, how would you like me to thank you?"

Evelyn Thorne giggled playfully, "There’s a hot spring hotel at Mount Scorch in Northwood."

"It has food, drinks, entertainment—everything, most importantly, their spring is purely natural. Why don’t you treat me to a hot spring?"

Josephine Thompson listened, shocked, "Is it just such a simple request?"

"Hehe, of course, if you can also find a couple of handsome guys like your ex-husband to accompany me, I’d be even happier."

"..." Josephine Thompson felt a pang, her smile rigid on her face.

Evelyn Thorne casually said, "However, if you manage to get Nathaniel Gallagher to join me, I’d have to thank you instead."

"Evelyn, stop joking."

"Haha, alright, just kidding! So let’s settle it, tomorrow we’ll go for a hot spring."

Josephine Thompson listened, even though she really didn’t want to go.

But Evelyn Thorne did help her significantly.

And, she only made a small request, how could she refuse?

"Alright then!"

"So you’ve agreed?"

"Since you proposed it, I have to agree."

"Okay, today let’s prepare well, we’re going for the hot spring tomorrow."