Our Love Story: Hard to Guard Against the Sudden Love Strike-Chapter 171 - 169: Support

Simon Forrester knew she didn’t have enough money to pay the tuition, so he tentatively asked, "If the money’s not enough, why not take some from me first?"

Sienna Thornton frowned, "I still have thirty thousand left; otherwise, can you lend me forty thousand? Once I find a job and get paid, I’ll pay you back?"

"Okay." Simon Forrester ruffled her hair, picked up his phone, and immediately transferred the money to her.

After putting away his phone, he hugged her again and said, "I’m really glad you thought of me first when you faced difficulties. Remember, the reason two people are together is not only because they love each other but also to help the other up when they fall."

"I got it, thank you." Sienna Thornton’s eyes were wet as she snuggled against his arm, and suddenly she noticed the time in the bottom right corner of the screen, snapping back to reality: "Ah? It’s already six o’clock! Oh no, I forgot to cook dinner!"

As she spoke, she dashed out like a rabbit.

Simon Forrester chuckled, went to the dressing room to change into home clothes, and then went to the kitchen to help her.

Not long after, a light three-dish and one-soup meal was ready.

During dinner, Sienna Thornton mentioned to Simon Forrester that she had subleased her old apartment again.

When mentioning this, she didn’t expect usually silent during dinner Simon Forrester to have much of a reaction; she just wanted to share her happiness with him, but he said, "The buyer is not bad. Next time when you sign the contract, I’ll bring two bottles of good wine to give them."

"Sure." Sienna Thornton felt very happy, though she wasn’t sure if it was because he spoke such a long sentence during a meal for the first time or because he got involved in something that made her happy.

After dinner, they went to shower.

Sienna Thornton had just washed her hair last night and didn’t sweat today, so she didn’t wash her hair tonight.

Seeing he didn’t need to help dry her hair, Simon Forrester went to the study to handle his own business.

Sienna Thornton was originally curled up on the study sofa reading on her Kindle when a headhunter suddenly messaged her, saying a law firm partner wanted to conduct a live video interview with her.

She hurried back to her room to change into a formal shirt, then found a suitable background in front of her bookshelf in the study, and signaled to Simon Forrester not to speak before sending the video request.

The video connected, and on the other side sat a middle-aged man who introduced himself as Liam Beckett, a partner at Bryant & Associates.

Upon hearing the name of the company, Sienna Thornton guessed it was a nobody firm and instantly lost interest, but she didn’t want to show it, so she patiently went through the so-called video interview.

Compared to her lack of enthusiasm, the other party was obviously very interested in her and not only asked her basic information but also eagerly talked about his time studying in the United States, even openly saying if Sienna Thornton joined their firm, he could take her with him on business trips to the States.

Upon hearing this, Sienna Thornton already wanted to close the video, but just then, the other party asked, "I wonder if Lawyer Thornton has a boyfriend?"

Sienna Thornton: "...Yes."

Sitting in front of the computer, Simon Forrester also looked over when he heard this.

His expression turned a shade darker.

Sienna Thornton was preparing to tell the other party she might not be suitable for their firm, but unexpectedly, the man suddenly changed his tone and said seriously, "If Lawyer Thornton has a boyfriend, then it might be inconvenient for you to frequently go on business trips with me to the United States. After all, there will be a lot of inconveniences..."

The implication was that if Sienna Thornton wanted the job and wanted to go on business trips to the USA, she should first dump her boyfriend.

Sienna Thornton was so embarrassed she didn’t know what to say.

Right at this moment, Simon Forrester came over, pretending to look for a book on the shelf behind her, and even deliberately said loudly, "Honey, we need to take the kids for their vaccinations tomorrow, don’t forget!"

Sienna Thornton played along, "Got it, hubby."

Turning back to the video, Liam Beckett’s greasy smile was gone, and he hastily said, "Our firm has a lot of business and is high-pressure; I think Lawyer Thornton might find it challenging to adapt, so let’s wrap up the interview."

He then hung up the video call with a snap.

Sienna Thornton tossed the laptop off her lap, looked up at the ceiling, and sighed deeply.

As she spaced out, Simon Forrester’s handsome face suddenly appeared in front of her.

He stood behind her, leaning in to look at her.

She raised her slender arm to push him away, playfully scolding, "What are you doing! Your face is so big! So ugly!"

Simon Forrester circled around to the front, sat beside her, and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, saying, "Stop looking for those kinds of ridiculous firms; what was that old guy’s deal?"

"Just what you heard!"

"Then why did you talk to him for so long and let him see you for so long?"

Sienna Thornton frowned and muttered softly, "This industry is small. If I don’t perform well in interviews, there’s a chance the word will get around, and it’ll be even harder to find a job later on."

"Honestly, I think you should just join The Forresters directly."

Sienna Thornton sighed and casually asked, "How much is the annual salary for a full-time lawyer at The Forresters?"

Simon Forrester cheeks twitched, "I really don’t know, hold on, I’ll make a call and ask."

With that, he went over to the desk, picked up his phone, sat back down on the sofa, folded his legs like Sienna Thornton, held the phone in his left hand, and put his right arm around her shoulder.

He made the call, and Sienna Thornton glanced at the screen, seeing he was calling "President’s Office - Susan Quincy."

One look at the name, and she knew it was a woman.

Sienna Thornton perked up her ears.

However, even before the call connected, Simon Forrester put it on speakerphone.

The call connected, and a sweet female voice came through, "Mr. Forrester? Anything I can help with?"

"Susan, do you know what the annual salary is for a full-time lawyer at The Forresters?"

"Mr. Forrester, please hold on, I’ll check it for you right away."

While they waited, Simon Forrester sneaked a kiss on Sienna Thornton’s cheek.

Sienna Thornton pushed him away, whispering a warning, "Stop—messing—around!"

He didn’t care and leaned in again, teasing her.

After a while, Susan Quincy responded, "The Forrester Group’s full-time lawyer’s annual salary is between eighteen thousand at the lowest and two hundred fifty thousand at the highest."

"Got it, ending the call."

"Oh, Mr. Forrester..." Susan Quincy suddenly called.

About to end the call and have a good talk with Sienna Thornton, Simon Forrester frowned and replied, "What’s up?"

"It’s been a while since you’ve been to The Forresters; when are you coming by?" Her voice was a bit deliberately coy.

Sienna Thornton, unhappy, pushed Simon Forrester away.

Simon Forrester casually replied, "In a few days," and hung up the call.

Sienna Thornton coolly looked at him, "In a few days, going to visit Miss Quincy at The Forrester’s president’s office?"

Simon Forrester leaned over, smiling sheepishly, "In a few days, I’ll take you to join The Forresters. Did you hear? The Forresters’ lawyer salary tops at two hundred fifty thousand."

Sienna Thornton chuckled, "Only two hundred fifty thousand? No wonder people in the United States say you’re dumping; when they tax you, you have to be steady about paying." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Simon Forrester didn’t argue with her, "That’s why I hope you can come aboard and save the day."