Chapter 296

Sylvia had no idea how long she'd been standing there until her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Naomi.

"Mom."

"Sylvia, why on earth did Tristan say I should take you to the hospital? What's happening?" Naomi's voice was laced with worry.

Staring up at the stark white ceiling, Sylvia understood exactly what Tristan was up to.

With a hint of exhaustion, she replied, "Mom, it's nothing. Just wait for me at the hospital."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Sylvia saw Eloise approaching from the other end of the hallway.

"What's everyone standing around for? Get to the meeting already!"

Not wanting to stir up trouble, everyone quickly shuffled into the conference room.

Sylvia approached Eloise with an apologetic expression. "I'm sorry, Ms. Eloise. I need to take the day off."

"Go on, handle what you need to." Eloise didn't reprimand her. Instead, she glanced at Sylvia's neck and offered her a scarf. "Cover it up."

looked down and realized that Bridget had pulled her scarf loose, revealing the fading marks of a passionate night. No wonder her colleagues had been

was it

scarf, feeling

tying her hair up in a high ponytail, exposing the

Eloise, it's fine. We're all adults

a glimmer of respect in her eyes, but she didn't take back the scarf. Instead, she

looks good like

I'll be

Sylvia turned

her go, pulling out her phone to send

...

the hospital, Sylvia

number Naomi had texted her. Just as she raised her hand

my fault for getting hurt at

Probably the engagement they'd been hinting at online. Getting injured

but I didn't expect her to be so bold in private. I had to warn

voice cut through

and now openly causing trouble! People will

implication was clear: Naomi hadn't done her

the door open with a bang, startling everyone inside. Even Bridget forgot to

looking unapologetically herself, left everyone

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