Boss, Your Ex-Wife is Unreachable Now! novel Chapter 54

Penelope Grant glanced at the clock—it was almost half past one. "We must all be starving," she suggested with a warm smile. "Why don't we head to the cafeteria for lunch together?"

Of course, the cafeteria she meant was the staff dining hall inside the Research Institute.

Director Young agreed immediately. "Great idea, let's go."

He then turned to Willow. "Dr. Sheffield, since you're our resident expert, any recommendations for what we should try?"

His eyes, usually sharp and serious, softened with genuine warmth.

Willow, who had been shutting down her laptop, paused mid-motion, caught off guard by the question. She smiled. "We have people from all over the country working here, so the cafeteria offers a little bit of everything. It just depends on what you're in the mood for, Director Young."

Before anyone else could respond, Padgett jumped in eagerly. "I've eaten here a few times before, and I know what Leo likes. Let me be the one to recommend some dishes for him."

Padgett knew exactly what was going on—Leo had clearly taken a liking to the clever and beautiful Dr. Sheffield and was probably hoping to introduce her to his son. Normally, Leo was reserved to the point of being taciturn; he'd never make small talk unless he had a reason. This was obviously an excuse to get closer to Dr. Sheffield and, given the chance, subtly recommend his quiet son.

Padgett, however, also had his eye on Dr. Sheffield for his own family. He certainly wasn't going to let Leo get ahead of him.

Penelope Grant's gaze swept over the group, seeing right through the exchange. She laughed lightly. "We'd better get moving, or there won't be much left to choose from."

The group of nine made their way to the staff cafeteria.

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