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.

Lester handed me a contract, "Director Hudson, I've just secured a deal with a new lighting company. They're fresh in

document, "Less than

new," Lester replied, his

those over three years in business due to numerous uncertainties. Sensing my hesitation, Lester quickly added, "Don't worry, Director Hudson. I've

couldn't help but smile and say, "Their

down," Lester said, finding humor in

kind of sincerity are we

nothing of that sort. We adhere strictly to our company's ethics. It's just their genuine interest in working with us, given our reputation and capabilities," Lester

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gesture, "The sincerity

they immediately led others to tease Lester, "Look at you, snagging such a deal. You owe us

"That depends on if

require my approval

to Conrad's immediate

any leads, I faced Lester's hopeful gaze without an