Chapter 56: Chapter 56

Joel rested his head on Primrose's shoulder, his warm breath and the scent of him enveloping her delicate figure. Primrose trembled slightly, her mind still reeling, needing a little time to compose herself before gently pushing Joel away.

"I don't miss you," Primrose said softly after their recent kiss, her voice sounding a bit more tender, which made Joel chuckle. He lightly ran his fingers through Primrose's hair, tucking back the strands that were tousled by their passionate kiss earlier, and whispered softly in her ear.

"You miss me, huh, sweetie? But your husband really misses you. Why don't you miss me, such a heartless woman, hmm."

This playful attitude was a stark contrast to Joel's cold and distant demeanor a moment ago, making Primrose amused yet exasperated. She quickly evaded Joel's embrace, crossing her arms and speaking firmly.

"Wasn't the purpose to update me on the project? How come the serious CEO suddenly becomes so playful? Why don't you tell me about that"

Primrose glared at Joel, clearly annoyed by his current behavior. Did he acquire her company just to engage in this show of affection? It felt like such a waste of money.

Joel's leisurely response didn't help Primrose's mood either. "Sure, I'll update you on the company's situation while also pampering my lovely wife. Killing two birds with one stone, don't you think, my wife?"

Joel didn't feel embarrassed at all and continued to hold Primrose tightly as if he couldn't merge his body with hers. He lowered his voice, huskily whispering in Primrose's ear with a mischievous tone.

"Surprised, sweetie? Since you wouldn't come home with me, I missed you so much that I couldn't think of any other way to express it."

"Do you want to be a vice CEO or a manager? Should I promote you?" Joel asked calmly, but his direct words alarmed Primrose. Could a promotion be that easy?

Primrose began to doubt life.

"No, thank you. I'm perfectly happy with my current job and don't want to change even a little. But can you give me some space? Don't cling so tightly," Primrose replied, hoping Joel would respect her request.

Annoyed, Joel huffed and refused to heed Primrose's words, holding her even tighter and burying her face in his chest. Primrose blushed and hastily raised her hand to keep some distance between them, accidentally touching Joel's firm abdomen, which only made her face redden even more.

"Enjoy touching my abs? Let your husband take off his shirt for you to feel more comfortable," Joel teased with a gentle laugh, making Primrose blush even deeper, biting her lip and bowing her head even lower.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's get back to work. I'll wait for you downstairs at the company's parking lot, and we'll have lunch together. If you don't come, I will tell all of your colleagues about our relationship" Joel said, seeing Primrose's hesitation to decline his invitation.

Primrose worried that if she refused, Joel would continue his antics, so she reluctantly nodded and quickly walked away, feeling like a startled rabbit.

Joel laughed. A few days ago, Primrose was like a prickly hedgehog, always cold and distant from him, but now she had reverted to the innocent and gentle demeanor of a little rabbit. She was so adorable.

Joel didn't intend to tease Primrose any further and began to seriously inquire about the company's situation and arrange work for the staff. As per usual, the companies he acquired would have vice presidents or high-level employees from Joel's company to take over, but this time, because he wanted to pursue Primrose, Joel personally handled everything. Consequently, he had a lot more work on his plate than usual.

By noon, Nancy had gently knocked on Primrose's desk, inviting her to have lunch together. But Primrose was in a gloomy mood, with her chin resting on her hand and a pouting expression.

"What's wrong? Don't want to go for lunch? Why are you so bored, Primrose?" Nancy asked curiously, noticing that most of their colleagues had finished their work and left for lunch. Was Primrose, not hungry?

"I might not be able to join you for lunch today. You go with the others," Primrose replied, sounding a bit down, boring look surroundings.

"I have to wait for my colleagues in the room to leave before I can go down," Primrose explained. She realized that she didn't want her coworkers to know about her relationship with Joel, so she could only appear with him when no one was around.

In other words, she had to wait until all her coworkers left for lunch before she could head to the garage. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain if someone saw them together.

Nancy found Primrose's explanation amusing. "Alright then, I'll go first. Almost everyone has left for lunch, so you can go down now. Don't keep your husband waiting for too long, he will be sad, haha."

Primrose waited a little longer until all her coworkers had left before heading to the garage to find Joel. The secretive nature of their relationship made her heart beat faster, and she felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Joel, on the other hand, kept looking around suspiciously, bending down to kiss Primrose lightly on her forehead as she approached him.

"Don't worry, my car's windows are tinted, so no one outside can see us. Only we can see them. Even if my wife and your husband are here, they won't be able to see us," Joel assured her with a soft tune that make Primrose really relaxed and comfortable.

Primrose punched Joel's arm lightly, annoyed by his constant teasing and role-playing. Joel just chuckled, and seeing Primrose now stable in her breathing, he gently supported her, allowing her to lean on him as he whispered.

"Don't worry, I've been waiting for you so long that I was about to wither away. Only when my wife allows me to escape her and come here can I do so? Don't you want to reward me for that? Really don't want, Primrose?"

"I would be really depressed about that, sweetie. Don't be so cold."

Joel's voice carried a mix of warmth and regret, and his words left Primrose flabbergasted. How could he act so convincingly?

Before she could respond, Joel took advantage of her surprise and pulled her closer, kissing her deeply and passionately. His kissing technique was always exceptional, leaving Primrose feeling dazed and captivated after each encounter.

Feeling Primrose's dazed state, Joel held her in his arms, gently caressing her waist, and leaned in for another lingering kiss. He then sensually bit her lip, causing Primrose to feel a tingling sensation and become entranced by the fervor of his kisses.

"I should get going," Primrose mumbled reluctantly, feeling like her body was melting in Joel's arms.

Joel cajoled, "Don't worry, my car windows are tinted, and no one can see us. Just go ahead. Don't keep your husband waiting too long."

With a final sigh, Primrose waited a little longer until everyone had left before going down to the garage to find Joel. They then headed to the renowned nearby restaurant, continuing their secret rendezvous.