Chapter 699

"I'm fine, just felt a bit queasy all of a sudden," I said, looking at him.

Even though he was genuinely concerned about me, his concern somehow annoyed me. It's strange how not loving someone can turn their care into something burdensome. "Good to hear you're okay. Maybe have some water when you get back," Dustin replied, still showing his concern.

I had just walked out of the restroom and was heading towards the office when I noticed a familiar figure approaching from the elevator.

"It's Mr. Collins!"

"Mr. Collins, you're back?"

"Everyone's been missing you."

Seeing the employees mistaking him for Ernest, Phipps didn't correct them. He simply nodded slightly at them and made his way towards me.

I could feel the tension in the air. It was clear that Dustin was not pleased.

"What brings you here?" I asked Phipps, unable to mask the annoyance in my voice.

and the misunderstanding

and then held up the lunch box he was carrying, "I

was actually hungry since

hasn't had the chance to try your cooking yet. It's quite good, just a tiny

that. Honestly, I was also worried about Phipps. Last night, the intimidation from the 'fat guy' was orchestrated by Dustin. He must have been probing Phipps, and by extension, me. "Really?" Dustin replied indifferently. "Is

reminding me that Dustin had never cooked

on the other hand, was always more hands-on. Curious and eager, he'd often whip up dishes

things are just ingrained, and despite Dustin's outwardly

about

you heard

a man loves you if he's soup'?

make you

ate last night, so I made you braised pork meatballs with a side of refreshing

of braised pork meatballs darkened

I turned

"Don't

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