One More Chance (COMPLETED)

Part 18

WHILE most of the Reid Company's workers as well James were busy with the preparation of 55th years company anniversary, something had happened to Reid Family. James entered Mr.Malcom's office after he got the call from him. His father had something important to discuss with him, and Mr.Malcom left his seat with newspaper inside his grip when James was here.

"Have you read newspaper today?" he asked after sat in front James. He shook his head as he was too busy with his job. Despite his hectic schedule because a lot of documents to check up and meetings to attend, he still manage to spend his time with Nadine. Every day, he wouldn't miss to take her out for lunch. Mr.Malcom handed him the newspaper, which made James's eyes widened after read the title. He wasn't a famous celebrity, but why he became a headline for entertainment section? The news was about his personal life, stating that the son of former famous actress was dating a secretary from well-known company, and the picture he was feeding Nadine in the restaurant few days ago had been captured.

"They captured the picture without my permission, and they boldly blurring my wife beautiful face," James pretended to be mad, which his joke made Mr.Malcom snorted in amuse.

"So, how we are going to settle this problem? Your Mom received the calls from reporters, and they asked about it. Not only that, the board of directors also start to ask about this. How about we announce your marriage to public?" Mr.Malcom gave him suggestion as he saw this was the chance for him to introduce his daughter-in-law officially to the public. James leaned his body against sofa with lips curled a small smile. If this news hadn't leaked out, he already planned to do so.

"Don't worry, Dad. Leave this to me, I know how handle it,"

"I can believe you, right? I hope you know what you should do," Mr.Malcom said sternly, which his words made James gave his words before read again that article. His wife would completely surprise if she read about their news. His status not only as the son of Mrs.Tania but also as the only heir of prestigious company, some reporters tried to dig about his personal life, but they got nothing previously. Now, after they obtained some information about it, they published it for nation reading.

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"WAH,Nadine! You're famous now, but why they blurred your picture?" Bret stood in front her table as his hand showed that picture to her. Nadine sighed heavily and buried her face on her arms. What to do now? She felt like a famous celebrity who had involved in big scandal because few reporters waited for her at the building's entrance this morning.

"Nadine, why both of you don't take this chance to announce your marriage," Bret excitedly gave his friend the brilliant idea of him, which his words made she sighed even more.

"I don't know, Bret. James never says anything about that. I think he doesn't want to introduce me to public," she pouted her mouth as eyes glued at their picture on the table. James might not ready to announce it yet.

"Aish, why he take a long time to do that? Doesn't he know your are popular among guys?"

"Let's not talk about this,okay?" Nadine had no heart to discuss more about this and started to do her routine; taking out her small notepad to check for Bret's schedule.

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Sam and Ivan giggled as the read the news about James and Nadine before they laughed hysterically. Ivan visited Sam at his office to ask him out for lunch, and they were waiting for Enrique and Ryan arrival. Sam couldn't make his time today because he already had appointment to attend.