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.

relieved sigh and quickly dialed Noelle from the

glanced at the clock-11:30 already. She shook her head, puzzled. What was Charles up to, calling Noelle from the project department

was losing touch with reality. Noelle, just off the phone herself, shared the sentiment. She was starting to think Charles

clearing off her desk when Arya looked up, her eyes

flashed an embarrassed grin. "Not at

every afternoon?" Arya leaned in, her voice dripping with intrigue. "You're not sneaking off

at Arya. "How about focusing on work instead of

not gossiping, just looking out for my fellow coworker,

errand, but I'll

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

Parker! Catch you later, and Arya, see you this afternoon!" With a quick smile, Noelle grabbed her purse and phone and dashed for the elevator to the