Chapter 136

Warren's assistant stumbled, as if something had nudged in the back of her knee, throwing her off balance. The sudden movement sent coffee spilling over Warren, and into his lunch box.

Warren frowned.

The assistant quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry. It was an accident."

Just then, Rupert snuffed out his cigarette in the ashtray.

"I need you to take a trip to Sea Town for me. The documents are here, review them carefully."

Warren glanced at the documents on his desk. "Alright."

Rupert left without another look back.

In the office, Warren took a napkin from his assistant, his expression still calm.

"Get ready for the trip."

"Yes, sir."

The assistant stood up and left the office.

Warren stared at the lunch box on his desk, his gaze deepening.

...

Inside the elevator.

fiddled with a pebble in

me to follow

"Hmm?"

"Nevermind."

...

wasn't late. She had barely had a moment to feel relieved when a voice disrupted

"Sylvia."

receptionist uniform, approached with

the

at Freya's dedication to being Bridget's lackey-

Such loyalty.

gaze, a picture of meekness and

look down on me for being a receptionist? I think it's an honor to work at Ms. Eloise's

knew something was up when she saw Freya acting like

looking down on yourself." "Actually, I'll let you in on a secret. My first choice for an internship was Eloise's studio. Even if I

a cleaner would indeed be unappreciative of

It was Eloise.

flash of jealousy in Freya's eyes and turned around in feigned surprise. "Ms. Eloise,

better?" Eloise asked

you. You must be tired from your

it. Anyway, I have something to discuss with you all today. Let's go

Eloise turned to look at

flickering across her face, though she quickly masked it with her usual timid demeanor. "Ms. Eloise,

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