No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 290



I caught the hidden meaning in his words. "Mr. Smith, do you have any plans? Need me to travel?"

Grant nodded. "You need to be out of town for a few days."

I had just wrapped up the morning meeting, and there hadn't been any talk of new business ventures, so it had to be one of Grant's last-minute arrangements.

"Where to? Doing what?" I had to get some clarity.

"That... we'll decide later," Grant's response threw me for a loop.

He couldn't disclose more, and I didn't press further. But, when an order came down from the top, I had to get everything else in line.

By 10:30 AM, I finally got a break and grabbed my mug for a trip to the break room. As I reached the door, I overheard two young women inside, deep in gossip.

"Mr. Collins, the new guy, keeps getting better looking. Those cargo pants he wore today made his legs look sexy."

"Is it that dramatic? It sounds like you've got a crush on our Mr. Collins. But weren't you all about Mr. Smith before?"

think Mr. Smith was a catch, but Mr. Collins showed up..." The girl sighed, "Mr. Smith seems

couldn't help but chuckle at their brutal

my only crush!"

one of the girls smiled. "Director Hudson, tea

mug. "I'll

a coffee and joined them. "So, what's this about falling for

is too handsome. Did you know he was a former

does have a certain charm," I

that, the girl got more excited. "Director Hudson, since you and Mr. Collins are in upper management, could you find out

my lip to keep from laughing. "Sure," I played

Hudson!" said

and decided to stir the pot. "I'm not sure about a girlfriend, but I think he

visibly shocked,

leaving them with

I was

you know? Have you seen her? Did Mr. Collins

not ready to give up, I

instantly, then she pouted, "Have you seen Mr. Collins'

I was the one who had to protect him. Because

"Nope, I haven't