78 Confusion (1/2)

Dan drove to his office. He could still remember the words of rejection from his wife that morning.

”No. Not now. My mother is quite emotional over the phone. I'm not even sure what will happen if we tell them now.” She even tried to drive to the hospital by herself.

Seeing her whole body trembling, he insisted on driving. She succumbed to his offer just to end the argument as she badly wanted to go to the hospital.

Upon arriving at the 37th floor of ZFC, Dan was greeted by employees.

Michelle Park arrived just in time to walk behind as he stepped out of the elevator. She stopped by her desk as the CEO was about to enter his office.

Suddenly, she was surprised as her boss glanced at her, tilted his head a little, gesturing her to also come inside the office.

Since Dan transferred to the head office, no woman has been alone in the office with the CEO. Even his assistant usually receives orders from her desk. Other women coming in for business would be accompanied by the assistant. Therefore, even if most of these rich and powerful ladies would want to get closer with the CEO, they could not be deliberate in doing so.

With these in mind, people started to gossip on whether Assistant Park has a special relationship with their CEO. In fact, she was brought as his date in a cruise. Rumor has it that they were even stuck alone in an island after the hijacking incident.

At this point, people started to wonder and murmur on what the two are doing behind the door of the CEO's office.

”It might not be far-fetched. Ms. Park is slim and has a pretty face. She is also very efficient in her job.”

”But doesn't the rumor say that the CEO is gay?”

”Then maybe she turned him straight..?”

Michelle went out of the CEO office and heared buzzing of some flies.

She took out her phone and began her task.

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Riley had just coordinated with the COO of the shoe brand regarding the launch of the bridal line when his phone beeped.

”Meet me downstairs in 10 minutes.”

He was confused. Indeed, his CEO is still on leave, but Michelle would have brains enough to assume and remember that he might be at work.

Matching the business tone in her message, he sent back, ”Assistant Park, may I ask the agenda for this sudden meeting?”

He was still hesitating on pushing for the elevator button since this was not in his schedule, when his phone rang.

”Where are you?” No hello or other pleasantries.

”I'm at work.” He was a bit annoyed. Why would she suddenly ask him to meet up during office hours.

The truth is, they had been meeting each other a couple of times after the incident, discounting the wedding of their bosses. However, they keep it casual and each tries not to interfere much on the other's work.

”Did I not tell you to meet me outside within 10 minutes?! I'm at the entrance to the main lobby.” Her voice sounded annoyed.

”Tsk. Fine. But you have to explain yourself once I get there.”

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Riley looked at the woman beside him as the elevator ascends. Her words kept ringing in his ears.

”CEO Zhou wants a dialogue with you.”