NovelEnglishAfter a moment’s consideration, Debbie asked Dixon, “What about the salary?”
‘If they didn’t agree on the salary, Dixon might be in for it. After all, Carlos is a shrewd businessman, ‘ she thought.
Like he could read Debbie’s mind, Dixon gave her a smile and nodded,
“We’ve already talked about it. If I do well, Carlos will startoff as his personal assistant. That’s thanks to our friendship.” He took a drink and continued, “If I don’t do well, I’ll start at the bottom and try to work my way up. Then my salary will be the sas everyone else’s.”
It was not easy to get on with Hilton Group. Their starting wages were double anyone else’s. To Dixon, Carlos did him a huge favor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Personal assistant? That’s Emmett’s job. Dixon, you should be careful.
Carlos is hot-tempered and hard to deal with,” warned Debbie. She didn’t mind speaking ill of her husband at all.
Dixon gave her a friendly smile and said, “I will do my best. I believe
Carlos won’t lose his temper for no reason. Don’t worry about me,
Tomboy.”
Kasie patted Debbie’s shoulder and joked, “How dare you speak ill of your husband! If he finds out, he’ll teach you a good lesson.”
Debbie cast a sideways glance at her and laughed out loud.
“He wouldn’t dare. I can knock him down with just one punch.” She was a little tipsy, and hence the bragging.
The rest of them chuckled. Kristina exposed her boast.
“Stop bragging,
Tomboy. We still remember you complaining about Carlos’ mastery of martial arts.”
Before Debbie and Carlos got together, she had always complained to her friends saying that she would’ve thrown him into the ocean a hundred times over if she were stronger than him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith an embarrassed smile, Debbie said, “Kristina, you really don’t loveanymore. ALL you care for is Dixon. You’ve betrayed me!” With a pout, she lay in Kasie’s arms, staring at Kristina with reproachful eyes.
Kristina picked up a piece of beef omasum and put it onto Debbie’s plate.
“Honey, stop talking nonsense. I love you. Eat this. It’s so crunchy!”
The instant-boiled beef omasum was Kristina’s favorite food. Debbie loved it as well. She flashed a broad smile and ate it in a gulp.
She felt much happier after laughing and talking with her friends.
However, the topic was somehow brought back to her studying abroad again.
Jared grabbed Debbie’s hand and told her in a serious tone, “Tomboy, we’ve been friends for so many years. I really, really can’t accept that you’re going away. How about this? I’ll tell my dad that I want to study in England as well. We can be together again.”
Debbie’s heart sank at his words; she wasn’t willing to leave her friends behind either. Stifling her sobs, she picked up a piece of beef for him and said, “Just eat your food and stop joking. If you go to
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