Chapter 331
Timothy approved Abigail’s request. With no major project currently underway, granting leave wasn’t an issue, Casually, he asked, “one day enough
“Yes, Mr. Newman. That be fine. Thanks,” Abigail replied politely
Timothy had reached the conference room by then. Hanging up, he spotted Jeremiah approaching from down the hall. Timothy greeted him “Good morning, Jeremiah.”
Jeremiah returned the smile, and the two of them looked clearly familiar. “Mr. Newman, good morning. By the way, is Abigail doing well?”
Timothy nodded and said, “Yes, she’s doing fine–though she took a leave today.”
Jeremish paused, caught off guard. “Oh? Did something happen?”
Timothy stared back at Jeremiah, slightly puzzled. He wondered, ‘Isn’t it her privacy? Should I ask?”
He replied, “She didn’t say. Just mentioned something personal.”
Meeting Timothy’s surprised gaze and realizing he’d asked too much, Jeremiah masked his discomfort, thinking, “I wouldn’t have pried if the CEO weren’t so interested in Abigail.”
He nodded, “I see. Go ahead. I’ll go to Mr. Robinson’s office.
Jeremiah knocked gently on Sebastian’s door,
“Come in Sebastian’s voice rang out
Entering the office, Jeremiah set the documents neatly on Sebastian’s desk. Having worked closely with Sebastian for years, he knew his boss preferred directness. Thus, he spoke up, “Mr. Robinson, Iran into Timothy earlier. He mentioned Abigail took a leave today”
Sebastian frowned slightly “Took a leave? For what?”
Jeremiah sighed inwardly, “I knew he’d ask
y that it was personal,” replied Jeremiah
“He didn’t specify, only that it was
Sebastian frowned and said, “Well, you can g
go.”
Inside the CEO’s office of Fletcher Group, Abigail sat idly browsing her phone. Nearby, small pile of snacks and coffee cluttered the desk–delivered by Ralph’s secretary a moment ago. Abigail had no idea what Ralph was planning, but she decided not to dwell on it
Suddenly, a notification popped up on her screen. Abigail unconsciously straightened, surprised to see Sebastian’s text: Why did you take a leav today?
Confusion flickered across her face as she wondered, “Why would Sebastian text me about this? Did Timothy tell
nely not!
After hesitating briefly, Abigall decided to reply. She explained how Ralph had practically dragged her away to his office.
Once the message was sent, Abigail’s fingers nervously traced the screen. “Will Sebastian actually come for me? she wondered but quickly dismissed the thought. “Walt, why would I even think, Sebastian would bother coming!
Frowning, she pushed the unsettling thought away
Chapter 331
Al Halden Group, Jackson stared at Sebastian in shock and asked to confirm, “Mr. Robinson, you’re delaying i
Jackson was confused by his boss’s sudden decision, since the meeting was scheduled.
“yes, get Jeremiah here,” Sebastian answered plainly but didn’t explain why.
Cautiously, he asked, “Mr. Robinson, should I bring any files?” He wasn’t sure if the two companies had any business interactions w
As the elevator doors closed, Jackson emerged from around the corner, his expression looking extremely grim.
Reeve snapped, clearly irritated, “Don’t you know we’re in a meeting?”
The secretary spoke timidly, “Reeve, Mr. Robinson from Halden Group is here to see Mr. Fletcher.”
Reeve paused, feeling startled. He signaled the secretary to wait and then returned to Ralph’s side, relaying the message
Ralph’s eyebrows rose in surprise, and he wondered, “Fletcher Group has no dealings with Halden Group, What could Sebastian Robinson possibly want to talk about with me?”
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