Chapter 221 If It Were Not For You
Ms. Moore, of course, was none other than Harriet.
“What is she doing here?”
Madelyn was slightly annoyed.
“Ms. Moore mentioned that she has some official matters to report,” Lydia said.
Sebastian didn’t even bother to raise an eyebrow as he did. “Let her in”
Lydia nodded, then went to usher Harriet in.
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Harriet, clad in a professional suit, exuded an aura of cold arrogance that made her seem unapproachable at first glance.
Of course. Harriet knew that if it weren’t for Madelyn feeling unwell, Sebastian would not have chosen to work from home.
Upon entering. Harriet courteously greeted Madelyn first, “Ms. Thornton, I heard you’ve been feeling unwell. Are you feeling better now?”
How pretentious.
Madelyn sneered inwardly, then responded nonchalantly, “I’m much better. Thank you for your concern. But I wonder what pressing matter requires your personal visit to our home.”
The tone of Madelyn’s words made it blatantly clear that she did not welcome her.
Harriet’s expression subtly changed, but she held back her emotions and laughed. “Of course it’s something very important.”
“Really…” Madelyn uttered with a tone of disdain.
Harriet smiled generously, a hint of provocation in her gaze. “This matter is of utmost importance, a company secret that outsiders shouldn’t hear. So, I must kindly ask you to step out for a while. Ms. Thornton.”
What?
Outsiders? Did she just call me an outsider?
Madelyn instantly found herself a bit irked.
However, after giving it some thought, she had to admit Harriet’s position in Lockhart Group was indeed very high, so it was inevitable that she would know some secrets.
With a displeased pour, Madelyn reluctantly agreed to step aside.
After all, this was a matter concerning Lockhart Group, and Madelyn didn’t want to cause any trouble for Sebastian.
Madelyn still felt a
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Harriet want to
anything significant occur after Sebastian turned home,
dont think so.
brains for a long time, but she
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regret. After all, he reprehensible
blame.
to Sebastian occurred, she had been utterly indifferent. She
current predicament, where no matter how hard she thought,
all.
of whether she could recall or not, Madelyn felt that she
Madelyn had no choice but to
Sebastian’s conversation didn’t last long. After a short
came out, Harriet gave Madelyn a
I’ll be
she finished speaking, Harriet, donning her high heels, left with
in place.
some hidden
as if something had happened, and she was the only one
overthinking
sighing. Oh, forget it.
university, and immediately, Jillian and
all right? What exactly is bothering you?”
though Josiah remained silent, his evidently
a small smile, and said,
you sure?” Josiah asked at that
nodded. “Of
of crints was forcefully thrust into her agme
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bluntly. “Now that you’re recovered, I’ll be the
wore a look of
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you. The lines marked in red in We have to
Josiah is actually so enthusiastic
so seriously. Am I dreaming? Are you really Josiah?” Madelyn was utterly
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