Chapter 69

Chapter 69

“Miss, here are the things that need your signature,” Anna said as she handed Izzy another stack of papers.

“Thank you,” Izzy said. She took a few ininutes to review the contents of the documents before signing them. “This should be good. Have you prepared for our Macaut trip already?” she asked.

“Yes, here’s our itinerary and… here’s the invitation for the public bid opening grand ceremony.”

Izzy took it and lifted an eyebrow. She never thought the opening bid ceremony would be this grand. It even indicated a dress code. “Alright, since we are flying tomorrow, you may leave carly today to pack up.”

Anna smiled. “Alright.”

Seeing Anna perk up, Izzy smiled. She placed the invitation on Her desk. This time, Anna would be with her, but this was supposed to be a trip she and Calen were going to take. Luckily, CEO Weiss was smart enough not to force them into a team together. If she’s right, Calen would still join the event, but they are not going to stay in the same hotel or fly on the same plane. CEO Weiss made sure that he stayed out of Izzy’s sight.

She pursed her lips and started massaging her head. After what felt like forever, she got up and went to the couch to open the lunch box Liam had prepared for her.

Izzy opened the lunch box to reveal a simple yet appetizing meal: beef with broccoli over a bed of steamed white rice. The savory aroma made her realize just how hungry she was. She reached for her phone, snapping a quick picture of the food before typing out a message to Liam.

[Thanks for the food. It looks great. Don’t wait up for me tonight–I might be home late. Still have a ton to do.]

She hit send and placed the phone back on the table, reaching for the utensils. She took her first bite, savoring the tender beef and crisp broccoli. A moment later, her phone buzzed. She picked it up, expecting a routine acknowledgment, but instead found a reply that made her frown.

[I’ll see you for dinner then.]

Izzy frowned as she stared at the kissing emoji after his text. What does he mean by that? Was he trying to send her a kiss? Izzy set the phone down with a sigh, tapping her finger on the screen absentmindedly. Why was she overthinking a text message? She muttered under her breath,“Why do I even tell him these things?” She rolled her eyes and focused back on her meal.

meal, she returned to the tasks she needed to complete before her Macau trip the next day.

Anna interrupted her thoughts.

“Yes?” Izzy asked.

been trying to get in to see you,” Anna said as she

up from her

claiming to be your aunt. Security stopped her at

the file she was reviewing and stood. “Bring her

moment. “She’s causing a scene downstairs, she added,

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Chapter 69

curtly. “I figured as much. Just do as I

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steadying herself before sitting back down to organize her desk.

in the boardroom now,” Anna said, standing by the

and headed for the boardroom without another word. Her heels clicked against the floor as she walked briskly down the hallway. She knew

reached the door, she paused for a moment, gripping the handle tightly before pushing it open. Inside, Amalia was pacing near the long conference table, her

camera in the corner, ensuring it was

a smile appearing on her

to the table. Izzy snorted, leaning back

a deep breath. She walked closer to Izzy and clasped her hands together. “Izzy…that’s not my

gaze steady as she watched Amalia fidget. When she didn’t respond, Amalia reached out to gently

for so long,” Amalia said. “When are you coming back to the house? You look

pulled her hand back slowly, folding it in her lap. She didn’t say a word.

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