Chapter 320:

“Ms. Marsh,” Ronald said, his voice calm but insistent, “Mr. White is requesting your immediate return for the meeting.”

“I’m handling personal matters today. I’ve formally taken leave,” Rachel stated, her voice firm and unwavering.

Ronald hesitated, finding himself at a loss. Rachel’s explanation was undeniably reasonable, leaving little room for argument.

Before Ronald could respond, Brian snatched the phone from his hand.

“You have thirty minutes,” Brian said, his tone icy and commanding. “Return to the office and report to me within that time.”

“As I’ve already clarified, I’m on leave today. I won’t be coming back,” Rachel replied, her words calm but laced with defiance.

“Your leave was never approved by me,” Brian retorted sharply. “If you’re not here in half an hour, it will be recorded as absenteeism.”

me to my breaking point? Can’t I even take leave when I have something important to deal with? Do you

the phone when Jeffrey emerged, his shoulders slumped and his gaze fixed on

toward her with

could read the frustration

hand, and together

elevator, Jeffrey’s continued silence made Rachel’s heart

and Brian’s persistent calling only compounded her distress. Without hesitation, she disconnected

fumed

mere span of days, Rachel seemed transformed into someone he barely recognized, someone who

where

a shopping center nearby. “We’ve been rushing around all morning,” she

perfectly that she sought to give him

selected a film. The title suggested comedy, something light

what began with laughter gradually descended into heartbreak, culminating in the heroine’s

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