Chapter 283

Thalassa parked her car and hurried into the lobby.

It was just past eight and some change. Work didn’t start until nine, so she wasn’t late.

“Ms. Everhart,” Cherry, the receptionist, called out to her as she passed the lobby.

Thalassa paused. She looked back but didn’t say anything.

Cherry walked up to Thalassa with an apologetic look. “Ms. Everhart, I’m so sorry. I had no idea what was happening yesterday. Otherwise, I would’ve never invited you to dinner. I was duped too.”

Cherry was genuinely sorry.

Having spent some time together, Thalassa had a good grasp of what Cherry was like: she wasn’t into cliques. She didn’t spread rumors nor look down on others. She was a young woman with a strong moral compass.

Thalassa believed Cherry was indeed tricked.

“No worries, I don’t blame you. Don’t beat yourself up. Just focus on your work,” Thalassa said.

smile. “Thank you, Ms. Everhart. I promise I’ll help solve problems for

Cherry happily returned to her post, her previously serious face lightened

was satisfied, and she stepped

the secretary’s office, refusing to enter the CEO’s office

avoid facing

at the

came looking for Lysander

recognized her. She was here yesterday, claiming to be an old

also gave her permission to

disturb her, Cherry let Charlotte go

was Cherry’s small contribution in

nines, Charlotte sauntered into the elevator and knocked on the door

Her steps became

noon. I came specifically to invite you to lunch,” Charlotte said

a contract. He put it in a folder

knew that it was his grandfather, Zephyr, pulling strings for her to have her around

he couldn’t disrespect his

don’t have time. Find someone

up another contract and

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