No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 156



A flicker of confusion crossed my mind, and I was about to speak when Grant beat me to it.

"Ahem, ahem..." He cleared his throat with a playful smirk. "Director Hudson, snooping around doorways now? You gave me quite the scare."

Even though I could tell he was joking, I felt compelled to clarify with all the dignity I could muster, "Mr. Smith, don't get me wrong. I wasn't eavesdropping. I was just about to knock."

"Ha, ha," Grant's laughter brightened, completely harmless. "Just pulling your leg. What brings you here?"

With that, he gestured for me to enter his office, and I followed.

Though I had been working for several days, this was my first time entering his office. My initial impression was that it was rather... eclectic.

Now, as the company's Vice President, and with the President seldom handling day-to-day affairs, Grant was effectively the king of the castle. Even if

as a leader, one would expect his office to

crescent moon. The office was adorned with several pots of real flowers, blooming in vibrant colors, a feast for the eyes. His desk was covered in all sorts of

touch. Had I not known it was his office, I might have assumed I was

it?" Grant noticed my

to my taste, lacking the seriousness an

their own, especially when

"Mr. Smith, your office has a

to sit on the sofa, "I'm not a fan of dreary settings. My brother always teases me about it. By the way, my brother's the big boss. I was just on the phone with him when you popped

chuckled, though internally I was

boss as his brother, indicating

it doesn't happen again," I

just jumpy," Grant's response

side of him was so approachable

the company president, maintained a strict professional boundary during work hours. To him, I was

distant demeanor wasn't about being impartial; perhaps

soured my mood, reminding me of my reason for visiting Grant, "Mr. Smith, I'd