Chapter 286 - Fake girlfriend (6) (1/2)
About half an hour before JoAnna reached White corp. building…
Steve entered Jeff's office, and right from the door his excitement was obvious. ”Boss, what exactly is Miss Hill planning?”
”I don't know”, Jeff replied honestly.
”I'm sure that productivity for today will be record low. Most of the employees are idly waiting for five o'clock while speculating what will happen.” Steve shook his head.
”Idly waiting? Speculating?” Jeff was not sure what part should be more important.
”Yes, waiting at the main entrance. Many are already there, securing good viewing spots. As for speculations, there are several stories.” Steve paused and decided to choose his words carefully while proceeding with his answer, ”The most popular one is that you will express your feelings towards Martha and acknowledge her as your girlfriend... ” Steve paused and looked at Jeff. ”Did Miss hill say anything to you?”
Jeff thought for a moment before responding. ”To act as usual.”
”As usual… OK.” Steve was confused not knowing what that means.
Jeff was not able to focus on anything other than the fact that JoAnna will come to visit him at office. And it was obvious that he does not know what 'act as usual' means either. He looked at Steve, ”What do I usually do at five?”
Steve was confused with this question. ”You work.” He was not sure if he should laugh or cry. 'What is Boss thinking recently? How come he does not know what he does every day at five?'
Jeff checked the time. It was almost 4:30 PM. He looked at the pile of documents in front of him and sighed. ”I don't feel like working.”
”I can see that.” Steve honestly commented.
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Bridgette was watching Martha nervously squirming in her chair. At least dozen women surrounded her desk and chatted excitedly about the upcoming public confession they are going to witness. Bridgette got a message.
[Sarah]: ”I'm saving you a seat downstairs.”
Bridgette headed to the main entrance hall and found Sarah on the sofa in the lounging area on the side. ”Why are we here?”
”To watch the show.” Sarah patted space on the sofa next to her. Sarah was one of the idling employees who got downstairs early to secure a good viewing spot.
Bridgette took a seat where Sarah patted. ”What show?”
”My sister will come at five. I came early to get a good seat.” Sarah admitted with a smile.
Bridgette was curious. ”What is the show?”
”I don't know... but she is a Hill, so it will be good.” Sarah grinned. ”How is Martha doing?”
Bridgette smirked. ”She tried to escape few times, but she does not have a chance with so many women following her all the time. How did you know that she wants to escape?”
”Because she is a liar, and she got it to this stage. Her choices are to confess that she is a liar, or to confront our CEO. In either case, she is a loser. So, the only thing she could do is to postpone her demise by escaping.” Sarah explained her logic.
”How are you so confident that Martha is a liar? I mean, he could be cheating, right?” Brigette was eager to discuss possibilities.
”No.” Sarah shook her head. ”Two of them are living together. Unless he cheats during work hours, it's absolutely not possible.”
”You called him a cheater...” Bridgette remembered their conversation when she showed to Sarah who is the woman who claimed to be Jeff's girlfriend.
”Yes, I did... I should apologize, I guess. My sister trusts him, and I trust my sister... so I need to stop doubting him.” Sarah can't make herself to completely trust Jeff. The thought of Isabella's father still counting on Jeff as his son-in-law is something she can't get out of her head.
Bridgette comforted Sarah. ”Sometimes you can't help it... it's the instinct to protect your loved ones. Don't lose it.”
Sarah thought for a moment before responding. ”You know, I never thought about it in that way... thank you.”
In next moment, Aiden plopped on the sofa next to Sarah. ”Did I miss something?” He put his arm around Sarah's shoulders.
Sarah nervously straightened up, so his hand ended up on the back rest of the sofa.