Chapter 53
The few bent member whom Jeca had find wewe found embezzling company fanels and taking kickbacks
ming to scant Pere As expected Pierre didn’t even dare open the folder
Hund and entered proc’s stier, his arms full of documents. Ma Grant, Mr. Black and the others have submitted their resignations They are waiting in the BR drmer room. The share transfer contracts are ready”
wood and headed to the meeting mom
Half an hour later, the repped out. The board members who had previously looked indignant now seemed much calmer. Some even looked Suently pleavert
They had aumet jesac would send them straight to jail. Unexpectedly, not only had she not pursued any legal action, but she had even bought their stars at prices above market value.
of the modent quickly reached Dereck, who was tending to plants with Stella at the time
My daughter really knows how to handle people. She seps forward when she should and retreats when it’s wise, Dereck said with satisfaction.
Lost in iis happiness, he accadentally supped off an entire blossom instead of just a leaf.
Demá.” Stela cadamed as she saw the lower she had nurtured so carefully nained by his clumsy hands. She immediately pushed him aside in Subtration. “Say away from my plants from now OF
1 didn’t meat in it was an accident, he mumbled
Around 3 PM. Herbert went into Jessica’s office and reported Ma Grant, the dient who made an appointment to see Mr. Grant has arrived. Shall
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Jana miers.ood this was her opportunity to prove herself and solidify her position. She immediately replied, Tll be there in a minute.”
Herbert said. “Okay, I will have him wait in the conference room
After frusting the files at hand, Jessica got up and told her assistant to send over two cups of coffee.
As she approached the conference room door and was about to ask for the visitor’s information, she caught a glimpse of a familiar profile–Brian.
See Cored the dose without missing a bear. At the same time, Brian turned around at the sound.
Jessica was unsure whether Bean had seen her. She turned and quickly stepped into a nearby room.
Jenica heard footsteps echo in the hallway outside, and she could tell from the sound that it was Brian.
Jessica? Brun called softly as he walked down the hall sounding uncertain.
He soon shook his head and thought. Am I missing Jessica so much that I’m starting to imagine things? There’s no way she would be at Grant Gesup
Berber asked Me Aronson us anything wrong?
Nothing Has Mr. Grans inished has meeting yet? asked Brian
Please was a moment. I’ll make a call to confirm Herbert said while casting a subtle glance toward the room where Jessica was hiding
He didn’t know why Jessica would avoid Bran, but as a professional assistant, he did not pry.
Once Brian returned to the conference room, Jessica hurned back to her office.
She could not afford to see Brian. She had Herben give the excuse that Dereck was away on a business trip, and Brian finally left.
jessca thought the encounter in the office had been scary enough. What she had not expected was that after getting off work at 10 PM, she would run into Brun again at a restaurant.
Is was done to clong time. Jesica ordered a simple pasta and sat by the window when Brian suddenly appeared.
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You’re having dinner at this hour?” he asked
His tesne gave no clue whether he was concerned of simply curious about why she had dinner so late
Jessica replied. “That has nothing to do with you
After an entire day of nonstop work, she didn’t even have time to drink water. Her appetite was now in full swing She cast a cold glance at Brian and began eating her pasta in large bites
Brian frowned slightly Watching Jessica devour the pasta, he found her appearance somewhat pitiful
He thought. So this is what she’s come to after leaving me. Even a simple pasta seems like a rare delicacy to her
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