Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

Chapter 0276

ANASTASIA

I scanned the memo on my computer screen, the words "Corporate Retreat" and "Team-Building" jumping out at me. The office buzzed with excitement, the rest of my colleagues chatting animatedly about the upcoming getaway.

"Can you believe it? A whole week in Hawaii!" A blonde haired woman exclaimed, hovering over my

shoulder.

"I know, right? I've already started a mental assemblage of all the vacation outfits I'll be needing," chimed in another man from across the room.

Their excitement, glaring as it was, did not seem to cut through my dampened mood. Hawaii? I forced a smile, trying to hide my disappointment. I knew I would not be able to attend because of the state of Amie's health.

It wasn't so much of a topic of debate especially when the life of my daughter was involved. I would always put her interest first.

My fingers flew across the keyboard as I typed a message to decline the retreat offer. "Sorry, I won't be able to attend the corporate retreat due to personal reasons..."

I had barely completed the first sentence in when a stack of paper dropped on my desk, momentarily distracting me from my purpose on my computer. It was Remi.

"Anastasia, I need you to work on this document and submit it to my office personally."

from my computer after saving my draft. "Of course, Remi.

of today. It's a priority project," She replied,

I called after her. A deep sigh escaped my lips when the buzz had quietened and I was left with my

still waiting to

choice. In that conclusion, I push those burdensome thoughts out

cubicle, the document Remi handed me now open on my computer screen. The file was labeled "Product Specification Sheet: New Plant-Based Protein Bar." I began reviewing the contents, eyes scanning the sections on

ideas for improvement, ensuring every detail was accurate and

stacked the papers back into the same neat file it came in and made my way to Remi's office for the

walked into her space with the

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mirror hers, downplaying my efforts. "So, here's the finished spec sheet. I made sure

the documents. When her eyes raised to meet mine, her eyes lit up even more. "It looks perfect, Ana. Exactly

files away in her drawer, then pointed to a seat in front of her. I did

thing again, probing into your life through your eyes. Soon, her expression turned concerned, her voice softening. "I overheard something and I'm sorry if this

thighs. "No, I won't be in attendance. I

understanding my plight. "Is it because of

to handle at this point in my life. I cleared my throat to reply but it cracked anyway, ladened with sadness. "She's... she's still in the hospital. And to be honest, I just can't imagine leaving her behind, even for a week. She needs