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?"

Mr. Collins showed up..." The girl sighed, "Mr. Smith

help but chuckle

Collins is my only

me, one of the girls smiled. "Director

raised my mug.

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

Did you know he was

have a certain charm," I

got more excited. "Director Hudson, since you and Mr. Collins are in upper management, could you find out if he has a

my lip to keep from laughing.

Director Hudson!" said

another sip of my coffee and decided to stir the pot. "I'm not sure

girl was visibly shocked, and disappointment clouded

them with

was about

do you know? Have you seen her? Did

her not ready to give up, I delivered the knockout. "I... saw

her excitement deflated instantly, then she pouted, "Have you seen Mr.

and hard to resist, but I was the one who

smiled faintly. "Nope, I haven't seen