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

one would expect his office to exude a sense of sophistication and understatement.

of real flowers, blooming in vibrant colors, a feast for the eyes. His desk was covered in all sorts of

details had a distinctly feminine touch. Had I not known it

Grant

twitched involuntarily; honestly, it wasn't to my taste, lacking the seriousness an office

own,

polite smile, complimenting, "Mr. Smith, your

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

chuckled, though internally I

He referred to the big boss as his brother, indicating a

make sure it doesn't

Grant's response genuinely made

was so approachable and

boundary during work

distant demeanor wasn't about being impartial; perhaps it

my mood, reminding me of my reason for visiting Grant, "Mr. Smith,