Chapter 1750: I need the code

[Prime Group]

Because of the recent headline-shaking news, Hayley, Shawn, Teddy, and even Patricia were completely exhausted. Although Patricia could arguably claim she was twice as tired, having to act panicked and still get her job done.

All four of them had to work overtime, and even then, they were slumped over their desks—except for Teddy.

"So... this is what customer service agents feel like, huh?" Hayley muttered, feeling like her brain had shrunk from fatigue. "I feel extra tired."

Still, she didn’t have much mental space to worry about other things today. So, in a way, that was a relief.

"Just grab your stuff and go home," Teddy advised as he packed up. "Today’s just the beginning. I’m sure the next few days will be hell. Best to get some rest while you still can."

Hayley looked up at him, blinking, before lazily pushing herself off her desk. Shawn had also started moving, but unlike usual, he was in no rush to pack up.

Just then, Patricia’s voice rang out across their department.

"Hayley, your boyfriend’s here to pick you up," she said with a roll of her eyes. "Let’s go."

At those words, Hayley’s ears perked up. She immediately turned to the entrance. Patricia was already dragging herself out.

"Wait for me!" Hayley grabbed her things in a rush, not even bothering to tidy her desk. Her exhaustion evaporated instantly as she practically skipped out of the office.

Teddy watched her go, shaking his head. Just seconds ago, she could barely move. Now? She was full of life.

"I guess they weren’t kidding when they said she’s dating Patricia’s brother," he muttered, amused. Then his eyes landed on Shawn. He raised a brow, noticing Shawn was still sitting at his desk, staring blankly at his screen. "You’re not leaving yet?"

Teddy had seen him packing up earlier. But now, Shawn looked lost in thought.

Shawn blinked, then glanced at him with an awkward smile. "I forgot to finish the sheet I was working on. Everything got derailed by the news today. I figured I should finish it now."

"Just do it tomorrow," Teddy suggested as he stood. "You should rest while you can."

"It’s just a few columns," Shawn replied. "Then, I’ll go."

told them not to wait up for her, they all left on time. Shawn included. But tonight seemed

chose not to

nodded. "I’m heading out,

him a nod.

Teddy waved. "See you

offered a faint smile as he turned back to his

the glass door of the office, he paused and glanced back. He saw Shawn

head

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the CEO’s

her muscles eased. A smile tugged at her lips as she relaxed into her

Today had been... chaotic.

and in-person. Fortunately, nothing spiraled out of control. She managed to

that didn’t mean the company was

buy herself time to fix the

real problem wasn’t the press—it was whether or not they could finish off Nathalie in

her phone

the screen, she answered. She already

love~!" she

you’re in a

us enough time to squeeze in a vacation," she teased while tidying her desk. "The only problem is whether we can

Zoren said on the other end, his voice warm. "I’m coming to pick you up

the

"Yes."

about it." She leaned back on her desk. "Let me know

see you

mwa mwa~!" Penny puckered her lips against the phone until she heard Zoren

"Anyway, bye-bye~!"

"Mhm."

The call ended.

still smiling, before setting it on her desk. She resumed clearing up—organizing

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