Crossroads

Chapter 300

December 24th, Christmas Eve, sounded like a very romantic time. However, that wasn’t the case.

It happened to be a weekend, and despite the beautiful day, those who needed to work overtime still did so, exhausted to the bone. The business team had to chase after clients, bending backward to secure contracts.

At the Innovate Group headquarters, quite a few people returned to work early in the morning. The competition was so fierce that any lapse in attention could mean being replaced, so no one dared to relax even during the holidays.

“Ms. Isaac, why are you back at work today? Most employees knew Hayley. Seeing her, they greeted her immediately. Hayley was usually efficient in her work and treated her subordinates with courtesy and respect, earning their admiration.

“Ms. Isaac, aren’t you spending today with your boyfriend?” A few female colleagues entered the elevator with her. Given that it was Christmas Eve, the question came naturally.

“Men don’t find me attractive. Hayley smiled, chatting with them.

“Ms. Isaac, when you say that, we single folks feel so embarrassed. If you just gave the word, there’d be a line of guys in the company waiting for you,” one of the employees said.

As the elevator ascended. Hayley responded casually, “For now, just want to focus on my work.”

“Ms. Isaac is right. We women can be financially independent and don’t need to rely on those lousy men. Besides, some of those managers are just reaching for the moon.”

The women were flattering their boss, but Hayley was uninterested in their conversation. Suddenly, one secretarial staff exclaimed. “Ah, I just remembered, Mr. Wellington said he would be coming in today.”

At this moment, the elevator doors opened.

Two colleagues from the advertising team stepped out on the 42nd floor, leaving behind the secretarial staff and Hayley.

coming in for overtime today?” Hayley

the secretarial

it because of a company project?” Hayley asked

really, I’m not sure.” Hayley had significant influence at the Innovate Group, and everyone was eager to please her. The secretary did her best and informed her, “It’s

in the secretarial department, knew precisely what

CEO.

Many admired their CEO, though few could ever get close

Do you

after work lately?”

a question from someone as high–ranking as Hayley, the young secretary would usually answer truthfully.

new, she knew the rules, especially regarding their difficult–to–please CEO,

was off–limits.

the young employee a warm smile to ease

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mentioned that Mr. Wellington has been driving himself lately. Mr. George Wellington asked me about

casually, deliberately mentioning her dinner at the Wellington Villa

out of curiosity.

a ding at the 68th floor. They stepped out together.

of it, the secretary replied. “We really don’t know where Mr. Wellington goes after work, but lately, he’s been driving himself from the

up for the day, but Mr. Wellington said

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disturbed”

doesn’t like his private time being disturbed. Hayley paused, a complex expression crossing her face.

Wellington Villa lately. Although he had lost his memories and had become more distant with

making it difficult to track him down, especially since

the place was quiet. Hayley hesitated in front of the CEO’s office

duty, there was no need for formal

the door open and entered. She hadn’t really tholight much

as soon as she stepped inside,

empty. Its cold, stark decor reflected his efficient style. Hayley was about to leave when she noticed a document on the bookshelf to her right was askew and about to

worked at high intensity often developed a touch of OCD. She walked over