The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 554

It was Janet's shot. It was her chance to shine and get some face time with Charles. It was a golden opportunity.

"If I rock this, Charles has got to notice me. Who knows? He might just take a chance on us," she mused with a hopeful smile.

Becky's lips gave a quick, involuntary twitch. She could not help but think Janet was living in a fantasy world. However, Becky kept her cool, her face a mask of calm. "Look, Ms. Scott, could you maybe head back to work? I've got a ton on my plate, and if I don't get through it, I won't have a second to help you out!"

"Oh, sure, Becky, you do your thing. Um, any chance you could point me in the right direction, or..."

"You'll find all the records and stuff from past annual meetings over at HR. Why don't you check with them?" Becky suggested helpfully, hoping it might actually be useful to Janet.

her new mission, Becky let out a relieved sigh and quickly dialed Noelle from the project department. "Ms. Shaw, Mr. Hoffman's asking for

her head, puzzled. What was

one-time thing. Lately, Charles seemed to have made a habit of summoning Noelle around lunchtime, claiming it was for work. Becky could not help but wonder if their boss was losing touch with

off her desk when Arya looked up, her eyes wide with curiosity. "Noelle, calling it

embarrassed

this week? However, seriously, where do you run off to every afternoon?" Arya leaned

at Arya. "How about focusing on work instead

Parker!" Arya laughed sheepishly. "I'm not gossiping, just looking out for

errand, but I'll be back

of approval. "Alright, just make sure you're

see you this afternoon!" With a quick smile,