Chapter 35

“I would advise you to leave and avoid creating a scene”, Mike whispered into Barbara’s ears the moment he observed that she wasn’t willing to accept the fact that Richard was busy.

“I said that I’m in dire need to talk to my husband”, She said as she gritted her teeth, still smiling and trying to pretend since she was being watched by other people around.

“Your husband is busy! A good wife should understand that”, Mike argued further, still talking in a hushed voice.

“I’m not a good wife. I’m sure he must have told you that. Now move away!” She said and pushed Mike aside, causing him to almost lose his balance.

With a fake smile on her face, she walked into Richard’s office.

“Hey husband! Can’t a wife come in to see her husband anymore?” She asked with a smile, which she changed to a frown the moment she locked the door behind her.

“Why are you here, Barbara?” Richard asked, not lifting his head from the laptop.

“I need your help”, she said as she folded her hands to her chest while