Chapter 6

He descended the stairs and spotted Dawson standing in the living room, phone in hand, deep in conversation with someone on the other end.

lan strode over and cast a glance at the phone. “Busy, are we?”

Dawson immediately ceased his texting, concern etching his features. “Mr. Hayes, is Ms. Clara very ill? Does she need to go to the hospital?”

lan was puzzled. “She told you that?”

“Yeah, she just asked me for a week off. I was wondering why she did not just tell you directly. Why go through the formal process with me?”

lan’s dark eyes grew heavier. “You approved it?”

Ms. Clara should rest up at home, and I’ll

attitude would earn him some praise from the big boss. But instead, he was met with a frosty voice that said, “That’s your quarterly bonus

excessive blood loss from surgery. On her first day back, her colleagues were quick to fill her in on the dreadful

his quarterly bonus slashed by a hefty sum courtesy of lan. Clara knew that money was Dawson’s rainy day fund, and now, because of her, it was gone.

CEO’s office door. Upon

weary, his features sharp and distinct, and his deep–set eyes carried an air of casual indifference. An aura of icy aloofness and sophistication surrounded him.

it was this detached and handsome man who had drawn her to him, leading her to throw caution

supervisor approval suffices

attractive eyes fixating on her as if seeing right through her thoughts.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255