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Chapter 533 +25 BONUS Kate didn't get angry . She smiled and said , " Lauren , I'm getting engaged next month . You have to come . We're colleagues , after all . There isn't a grudge between us that can't be resolved . " Lauren was shocked . Surprised , Gisselle asked , " Wait , you're getting engaged ? With Mr. Burton ? " Kate nodded . " Yeah , Ms. Bowman . " " Congrats ! " " Congratulations ! " One by one , everyone offered their well - wishes . Kate smiled shyly . " I hope you all can make it . " " Of course we will ! " " Definitely ! " Lauren narrowed her eyes .

It was no wonder this bitch had been walking around all morning with that smug little look . It turned out that she had found a new guy to latch on to . She pitied Sawyer at that moment . She ignored Kate and headed to her desk . At lunchtime , Lauren left the office to pick up some medication . The prescription from the hospital had run out . Struggling to move , she made her way outside as if on a slow , leisurely stroll . Just as she reached the edge of the street , a car caught her eye . The window rolled down halfway , and Sawyer came into view .

The car stopped , and Sawyer got out alone . He instructed the driver , " Park in the ground - level lot . " " Yes , Mr. Burton . " Lauren called out , " Mr. Burton ? " Sawyer turned at the sound of her voice , Naturally , he knew who she was . " Do you need something ? " His tone was flat , betraying almost no emotion . Lauren frowned , looking serious . " Mr. Burton , do you believe in geomancy ? " Her question came out of nowhere . Fortunately , Sawyer knew that she wasn't crazy . From past investigations , he knew that she was simply malicious , not mentally ill .

" Miss , what exactly are you trying to say ? " Sawyer asked , unusually patient . 1/4 Chapter 533 +25 BONUS From the corner of her eye , Lauren spotted Kate jogging out of Solaris Ventures . The latter was practically glowing with happiness , fluttering about like a butterfly . Lauren fought the urge to roll her eyes and offered a genuine warning . " If you've got nothing better to do , maybe you should check on your family back home . " Sawyer tilted his head , confused . " You might want to see if there's any problem with your family grave .

' Otherwise , why would he be so blind as to fall for Kate ? With that , Lauren strolled across the street . Kate naturally noticed Lauren and saw her talking to Sawyer . Feeling a little nervous , she approached Sawyer and asked , " Do you know her ? " Sawyer replied casually , " Isn't she the same coworker who caused a scene that day ? " " She talked to you ? " Kate feared Lauren might be rambling nonsensically . " She just gave me a little lesson in geomancy . " Geomancy ? Kate frowned , confused . That crazy woman actually knew that ? More like she was dabbling in nonsense .

Sawyer handed Kate a lunchbox . " Eat this in the office . You can share it with your colleagues . I'm heading out on a business trip this afternoon . I'll be back tomorrow . " Was that why he came over to see her ? Kate smiled sweetly . " Thank you . I'll be waiting for you . " Sawyer nodded . " Go back inside . " Kate walked back to the office , turning around every few steps to glance back . Once Sawyer got in the car , the driver started heading to the airport .

Since the car had been parked in the spot closest to the street , both the driver and Winston had overheard Lauren's shocking comment . A while later , Sawyer suddenly asked , " Do you know any geomancers ? " Winston froze . " Mr. Burton , you ... ' He wondered if Sawyer had actually believed Lauren . Sawyer gazed out the window and let out a small laugh before mumbling , " Maybe something really is up with the family grave . Otherwise , how else can you explain all the misfortune the Burton family has had over the years ? " 2/4 Chapter 533 Winston was speechless for a moment . " ...

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