Flirted Wrong, Married Right-Chapter 787: The Waters Run Too Deep

Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment, "Sister Evelyn, why did you suddenly ask this? Didn’t we agree that after I return to the country, I would still work with you?"

Evelyn Clayton reassured her, "Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying I don’t want you to work with me. It’s just that I’ve always felt you seem to like network security better. Previously, overseas, you had many inconveniences, and I really needed you, so you’ve been working in my studio."

In fact, with Xiao Lin’s ability in network security, if she specialized in this area, she could easily earn more than double what she does now.

"You know, with my current ability, the salary I can offer you is maxed out. If you want to earn more money, you might have to wait a little longer." Evelyn Clayton was sincere, "If you want to switch careers, I can help you with that."

If Yara Reagan hadn’t mentioned letting Xiao Lin become the head of the network security oversight department at Gem, Evelyn Clayton might not have even considered this aspect.

But Yara Reagan brought it up, and Evelyn Clayton had to face the issue.

Speaking of it, back then, Xiao Lin was willing to stay and work for her because she saved Xiao Lin’s life.

"Sister Evelyn, you’re overthinking it." Xiao Lin smiled, "Have you forgotten? From the first question when I came to your side, I’ve said, unless you don’t want me, I would never leave."

Evelyn Clayton was a bit helpless, "Of course, I haven’t forgotten. But at that time, you were being hunted by enemies, I saved you, and you said those words out of gratitude; now, so many years have passed, even if you want to repay me, it’s more than enough."

Xiao Lin’s talent in design was almost equal to her talent in network security. During her time in the studio, she brought considerable returns for Evelyn Clayton, which Evelyn had meticulously noted down.

She never intended to demand repayment for the favor, nor did she want to take advantage of Xiao Lin.

This girl has already lived a pitiful enough life in her earlier years.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin’s expression turned serious, "Sister Evelyn, I’m serious. At least for now, I’ve never thought about returning to my previous field of work. You’re also aware of how much trouble my other identity has caused me. I am grateful you gave me a completely new identity and for keeping me around. Otherwise, I don’t even know where I’d have died."

"Of course, if I really had such a thought, I definitely wouldn’t hide it from you. I would honestly tell you that I want to leave."

With that, Xiao Lin smiled sweetly. She winked playfully, "If that day really comes and you regret and don’t let me leave, I might get angry."

Evelyn Clayton couldn’t help but laugh.

After a while, she spoke solemnly, "Then it’s agreed. When you have such a thought, I’ll make arrangements for you. But you mustn’t hide it from me, alright?"

"Don’t worry, Sister Evelyn, I definitely won’t! Besides, I’m still thinking of settling down in Aethelburg! No matter what, I definitely won’t stray too far from you, so you mustn’t disdain me for sticking around!"

Evelyn Clayton looked at Xiao Lin, her heart filled with tender emotions.

Honestly, this girl has accompanied her through her loneliest and toughest times; in Evelyn Clayton’s heart, her affection for Xiao Lin is no less than that for Yara Reagan and Iris Lockwood.

But precisely because of this, in the short term, Evelyn Clayton won’t let her stay in Aethelburg.

The waters here run too deep.