Chapter 1584

The next day, at the James Building.

Emily clocked in on time. As the elevator doors slid open, Charlie stood inside.

His face was as usual, only his gaze towards her was noticeably cold.

Once she stepped into the elevator, Emily positioned herself as far away from him as possible.

Neither of them spoke. The atmosphere in the lift was icy, as if it could freeze one’s breath.

The elevator stopped at the 39th floor. Emily stepped aside, slightly lowering her head, respectfully waiting for Charlie to exit first. Charlie’s gaze swept over her as he strode out.

Emily held her breath unconsciously, letting it out only when he was well out of sight.

Once at work, Emily was busy all day, making a report to Charlie about the day’s schedule in between.

Gavin was in Charlie’s office when Emily walked in. As usual, he greeted her with a smile, “Good morning, Ms. Emily.”

Emily returned his greeting with a faint smile, “Good morning, Mr. Gavin.”

way,” Gavin laughed, “Someone sent me a set of women’s cosmetics and delivered it to the company. I don’t have a girlfriend, so I thought I’d have someone bring it up for you later.”

her mind and accepted, “Thank you, I’ll treat you to a

good!” Gavin said with

them, his gaze indifferent.

her report and left. Gavin watched her retreating figure, chuckling, “Ms.

looked up and said flatly,

“I’ve always talked to her like this.

much,” Charlie said, his

eyebrow, sensing that something was off with Charlie, “You seem cranky this morning. Didn’t you get enough sleep last night?” Charlie had had too much to drink the night before. He was feeling hungover and unsettled, not in the

[I won’t be going out for lunch. Make something for

quickly replied, [Sorry, Mr. James. I have a lunch meeting with the bank. Afraid I won’t have time to cook.]

and waited for a while but Charlie didn’t reply, so

work, Tracy left in a

She waited for Charlie to

continue the morning’s discussion. Seeing

massaged his forehead,

“Here, have a mint. It might help.”

and asked, “Where’d you

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