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?”

Clara should rest up at home, and I’ll

attitude would earn him some praise from the big boss. But instead, he was met

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.

few work–related matters, she knocked on the CEO’s office door. Upon entering, she found lan, clad

demeanor was cold and 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. His expression barely changed as his gaze settled

who had drawn her to him, leading her to throw caution to

business. “Mr. Hayes, the company’s leave policy states that direct supervisor approval suffices for absences of ten days or less. Dawson is my supervisor, and he approved my leave. Why did you

her, his attractive eyes fixating on her as if seeing right through her thoughts. “Why do

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