The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 192

"Oh, no need to see her off," Kent quickly responded, "Ms. Yearwood's already..."

Before he could finish, Brandon cut him off in a flat tone. "Already headed to the airport, huh? Well, let her be."

Kent was speechless.

Brandon didn't bother with him anymore, clutching his mug as he entered his office, his face a mask of calm and detachment.

Kent was suddenly feeling like he couldn't quite get a read on Brandon. It seemed like he genuinely didn't give a hoot about Sophia's comings and goings anymore.

In the past, even though Brandon would say one thing and mean another, he was all bark and no bite. Despite brushing off concerns about Sophia, he'd be daydreaming during work. But now, Brandon seemed like a different person.

Kent couldn't help but sneak a peek at Brandon, whose full attention was back on his computer, his expression serene, focused, as if Sophia's situation was no skin off his back.

Kent was suddenly regretting his decision to keep Sophia around on purpose, unsure whether it was the right move and too chicken to bring up to Brandon the fact that he'd overstepped and kept her.

In the end, Kent decided to play it cool and not stir the pot, planning to brush it off as project necessity if the two crossed paths.

The project really did still need Sophia. If the designer walked away, any hiccups during construction would be a nightmare to deal with.

As the current project lead, Kent felt his rationale for keeping her was rock solid and could stand up to any grilling from Brandon. So, even though he'd played both ends against the middle, Kent felt it was for the good of the company and the project, not a mistake.

Sophia had barely stepped into the office when she bumped into Don, who was also coming to work.

"I thought you were taking a few days off. How come you're here already?" Don asked, eyebrows raised, giving her the once-over, "Feeling better? If you're not up to snuff, take a few more days, no rush."

"I'm fine, all better now," Sophia replied with a smile, "Thanks, Mr. Dempsey."

shot back a smile. "What's there to thank me

"Eh? Sophia?"

greeting from Marian came from behind

turned around in confusion and saw Marian

smile, waved

to Sophia. "Marian has been

short on designers, we

she still managed a cordial

smile. "We must be fated, from the same class

"Seems like

with a

the head designer of

eyes sizing up Sophia. "Ah, you're the head designer

Dempsey, how about making me

hint of an edge

slipping, but quickly recovered, laughing. "Sure, once you show us some killer designs. Here,

"Look down on me, will you? Just you wait, I'll

Sophia, she grinned. "I'll be learning from

from each other," Sophia

introductions. "Alright, let's

he clapped his hands together,

introduce our new colleague, Marian, the latest designer to join the department, fresh from a

"Welcome to the team!"

applause filled the

"I'm new

was sweet and coy, and her cute