No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 255



Off I went, convincing myself that maybe, just maybe, I could pry some truth about my parents' car accident years ago from Jacqueline. After a pep talk, I glanced at the clock. With three hours to spare before my rendezvous with Jacqueline, I decided to head to the office.

"Morning, Director Hudson," greeted Grant, his face lighting up as if I was some kind of morale-boosting serum that made him bloom on sight. "Morning, Mr. Smith!"

"You're looking particularly bright today, Director Hudson. Someone special in your life?" Grant's question felt overly familiar, as if we were old buddies.

Flashes of sweet moments with Ernest crossed my mind, pulling a slight smile on my face, "Well, Mr. Smith, the weather's great, isn't it?"

Since I'm not that close to him, I obviously wouldn't spill the beans.

He chuckled in response, prompting me to head straight to my office.

It was Monday, which meant the weekly department meeting was on the agenda.

deal with a new lighting company. They're fresh in the market and could really use our technical guidance. Please take a

skimmed through the document, "Less than a month

Lester replied, his nerves

significantly higher than with those over three years in business due to numerous uncertainties. Sensing my hesitation, Lester quickly added, "Don't worry, Director Hudson. I've negotiated an upfront payment of fifty percent as a deposit,

and say, "Their eagerness really shows they're serious about

down," Lester said, finding humor

lightened up with laughter, someone even joked, "What kind of sincerity are we talking about

no, nothing of that sort. We adhere strictly to our company's ethics. It's just their genuine interest in

to .Org

acknowledged the gesture, "The sincerity

tease Lester, "Look at you,

"That depends on if Director Hudson gives the

would require my approval

clients. This discretion probably contributed to Conrad's

Lester's hopeful gaze without an immediate verdict, stating,