Chapter 103 - Commitment & Shamelessness (2/2)

”I remember that. Don't worry at all, I'll be exactly like that,” assured Xiu while Nora was more worried now. ”Oh, by the way, where is Jackie? Is he upset that we didn't take him to science fair?”

”Not at all,” replied Nora nonchalantly.

”Huh? How come our little prince is okay with that?” asked Xiu with a strange expression.

”Because Darren took him to the science fair like he wanted to go,” answered Nora indifferently.

”What? Why?” Xiu was surprised. She stood before an empty elevator contemplating something before turning a corner to take the stairs.

”How would I know? Maybe, Darren wants to connect with his girlfriend's family.” Nora was teasing her but Xiu's steps halted.

”Really?” She couldn't help but ask.

”Silly, I'm messing with you. Darren is also a science freak like our little Jackie, so when Jackie mentioned the science fair, he readily agreed to accompany him.” Nora took a pause before adding, ”Besides, you and I both don't have any interest in science. It's better for us to stay away.”

Xiu nodded her head even though Nora couldn't see her. Walking the stairs to the 20th floor wasn't an easy task but she did it while chatting with Nora. As Xiu stepped on her floor, she hung up the call and noticed the eerie silence on the entire floor.

Usually one could hear the sound of typing or paper rustling but today, there was pin-drop silence.

Placing her purse in her own cabin, she took some time to catch her breath and wipe off her sweat before she walked to Dylan's office door and knocked before pushing it open slightly to peek inside cautiously.

”You can just enter, Ms. Bai,” came Dylan's heavy voice.

As Xiu walked inside, she could see the clouds of gloominess looming over his head. There was a suffocating heavy feeling in the room because of his weird mood.

Before Xiu could say anything, Dylan pushed a stack of papers towards her saying, ”This is our new product launch's details, I'm sure I don't have to tell you what to do.”

While talking, not even once he lifted his head to look at her. Xiu made a face at him and said, ”Yes, sir.” 'There it goes my plans for a memorable first day!'

This work was gonna take her whole day. Argh! She so wished to kick Dylan's butt.