A Wound that Never Heals

Chapter 145 You Don’t Have to Act Tough

There was still some onion floating in the soup. Gustave finished a plate of spaghetti and looked at the onion, a little

absent–mid

He still had a deep memory of Darlene during that period of time, and he would always. remember it over and over

again over the years.

But the current Darlene could no longer remember it because she had lost her memory and forgotten some things.

Gustave could understand, but he still felt a little regretful. If she could also remember the things that happened

during that period, she would not have to face him with such a distant attitude.

After a long while, he came back to his senses and looked up at Darlene, who was sitting opposite him. “What did

you just say?”

Darlene repeated, “I heard during the day that Avery unilaterally terminated a

collaboration with the Walpole Group. Is it serious?”

Gustave put down the fork in his hand and responded, “It’s not serious. He went against the agreement unilaterally,

so it won’t be a big loss to me. I can get the compensation, and I can find another partner. It will be easy to solve.”

His words were light, but Darlene also knew that the matter was not that simple.

Since it was a cooperation with the Gallard Group and Avery would take it out to threaten Gustave, it could be seen

that the amount of cooperation involved in this deal was definitely not small.

Most companies would not be able to take over this kind of project.

Darlene asked, “Have you found other partners, Mr. Walpole? If someone can take on such a big deal at the last

minute, it should only be companies like the Swale Group or the Elicott Group, right?”

Gustave looked at her and seemed a little surprised. “You know this too.”

Darlene smiled, “There are only a few big companies in Baltimore. There shouldn’t be many people who don’t know

about it, right?”

Gustave cleaned up the plates and forks on her side and walked to the kitchen. “It’s fine.

We’ll talk about it later.”

Darlene got up and followed him. “I heard that you know Braylen before. Your relationship is pretty good. Why don’t

you talk to him? Maybe it will work.”

Darnell immediately looked at them, obviously hoping that Darlene could persuade

Gustave.

Now, to solve the urgent project, they had to find a new partner. After some analysis, Braylen was undoubtedly the

most suitable one.

Gustave did not hesitate. “I won’t look for him.‘

Darlene asked, “Why? Isn’t the Swale Group a good choice?”

Darnell could not help but interrupt, “It’s because of you, Ms. Garcia. Days ago, you were almost raped in Twilight

Paradise. It was Braylen who asked you to go there.

“Even if Braylen and Mrs. Swale apologized to you afterward, it was his fault after all.”

Darlene understood and walked into the kitchen. “Is it really because of this?”

Gustave did not say anything. After a moment, he said, “You don’t have to worry about this. I can solve it. You just

need to cooperate with the doctor and take care of your

body.”

Darlene advised, “It’s better to be clearer about business and personal matters. The Swale Group is rich in capital.

They should have the ability to accept this project and reduce the Walpole Group’s losses to the minimum.

“Moreover, that night, after Braylen left Douglas and me alone in the private room, Braylen came back very quickly.

Perhaps his nature is not that bad.”

Gustave frowned slightly. “He is not worthy of you speaking up for him.”

“I am not speaking up for him. I am thinking for myself.” Darlene shook her head.

“The Gallard Group unilaterally terminates the cooperation with the Walpole Group. If

you cannot find another partner successfully, you will definitely be blamed by the directors and shareholders. If

something happens to you, no one can help me.”

Gustave looked at her, emotions surging in his eyes. After a moment, he sighed softly, “Aurora, you’re too sensible.

There are some things that you can be more cale

about. You don’t have to always feel wrong.”

“What I want to be calculative about is whether I have a chance to live a good life and whether I can live a good life

with my grandmother and my brother one day.

“Mr. Walpole, I don’t want to fuss about other things now, nor do I have the power to do

so.”

If she argued about the injuries that Braylen had caused her and made Gustave give up on the chance to cooperate

with the Swale Group, no matter if it was for her or Gustave, it would not be beneficial.

Seeing Gustave hesitate, she continued, “I hope that Mr. Walpole can overcome the current crisis. Because I don’t

want to drag you down too much. If you can smoothly overcome the difficulties, I’ll have the opportunity to rely on

your help to overcome my

difficulties.”

Gustave was amused by her and raised his hand to pat her on the shoulder. He half–jokingly said, “It’s rare to see

such a sensible girl.”

When he finished speaking, he turned around and walked out of the kitchen. Darlene’s shoulder was patted by him

a few times, and she immediately followed him with a red face. “I’m serious. Mr. Walpole should talk to Braylen

first. Let’s solve the problem at

hand.”

Gustave handed her the medicine on the dining table and gave her two pieces of candy. “Okay, I’ll listen to you.

Take it and go to sleep.”

Darlene stared at the candy in his hand and glanced at him. “I’m actually not afraid of

bitterness.”

Gustave responded, “Girls can taste less bitterness. You don’t have to act tough.”

Darlene did not say a word. She lowered her head and finished the medicine. Gustave

had already gone upstairs to rest.

She felt the candy that had not completely melted. She remembered that she had never eaten any candy for so

many years.

In the past, she had never felt that it was difficult to take the medicine that had the heaviest and most disgusting

smell.

She had suffered too much and was used to it. This was the first time that someone told her that girls could eat less

bitterness.

Girls. She seemed to have forgotten that she was a girl.

It was rare for Darlene to have a good sleep. The next morning, Gustave brought her to the restaurant to discuss

the contract with Braylen.

He was not at home. Gustave was worried that Avery would bring the police over to take her away, so he asked the

doctor for his opinion. After confirming that there were no problems, Gustave brought Darlene out with him.

They talked about business in the restaurant. Halfway through the meal, Darlene’s phone rang. She got up and

went out to answer the phone.

She took her phone and walked to the end of the corridor. She looked at the caller ID on the phone “Dr. Elicott“.

The phone had not been connected, but Avery’s voice sounded

behind her.

“Gustave brought you here? He said that he wanted you to stay at his place to treat your illness, but he asked you

to come out to drink and socialize. Is this how he treats you

well?”