The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 213

Ben spotted the issue too and, pointing at the computer, he demanded, "What's the deal here?"

The man mumbled quietly, "The surveillance broke on Wednesday, haven't gotten around to replacing it yet."

Ben fired back, "If it broke on Wednesday, why didn't you report it to the company? What if something serious happened?"

The man stammered, "I figured it wasn't such a big deal. Thought I could fix it myself and save the company some cash."

Ben retorted, "So you just let it slide until now? Just slacking off and snoozing on the job?"

The man made excuses, "I've been a bit swamped these last couple of days, a one or two-day delay wouldn't really make a difference."

Ben was so livid he was about to throw hands.

Brandon, with a poker face, had already turned and walked out the door.

Ben hurried after him, apologizing profusely, "Mr. Crawley, I'm really sorry about this mess. The company's poor management must've caused you some trouble."

Brandon didn't say a word, his handsome face was tight, like he was fighting to keep his cool.

Seeing Brandon like this, even Kent was a bit perplexed, but as a diligent assistant, he still managed a reassuring smile for Ben, keeping up the niceties. Brandon whipped out his phone to try Sophia again, still no answer.

He stubbornly dialed a second and third time, but it was the same story - no response.

Kent cautiously offered his own phone, "Maybe try with mine?"

He was a bit on edge, wondering if Sophia had blocked Brandon, unsure if that's why the calls wouldn't go through.

Brandon glanced at the phone Kent handed over, grabbed it and was about to dial when Don's call came in.

Brandon picked up immediately, "Talk to me."

Don said, "Someone's checked on her, she's at home, all fine. Just a bit worn out and asleep, that's all."

Kent could clearly see a dimming in Brandon's eyes, a mix of disappointment and worry.

"Got it."

He hung up, handed back Kent's phone, then turned to Ben to thank him.

"Thanks, Mr. Evert, for your help today."

Ben shrugged it off, "No trouble at all."

Brandon managed a half smile, "I've got a plane to catch, so I won't keep you any

longer. Let's catch up some other time."

Ben agreed, "Sure thing. Let's do that."

Brandon then turned and walked away, his smile fading as he did.

Kent quickly said his goodbyes to Ben and hurried after Brandon.

In a pastry shop near the mall

her knee, her gaze lingering on the missed

distracted by the list

Theresa, who was

and I didn't notice you were pregnant." He

be just over a year old, so she must have been born during their

were quite similar to Sophia's, mother and

cold then, heavy coats and all, so my bump wasn't too obvious. By the time it was noticeable, I had her early at

"That explains

help but take another look at Theresa and asked Sophia, "Doesn't Brandon

slightly, remaining

the beans when Brandon was

see the surveillance," Ivan

forced a thin

feelings were

sentence, and suddenly there's a reprieve, but it's just a stay

simpler to face

Brandon, Theresa's curiosity

"Brandon" meant, but she couldn't help but

then confusedly at Sophia, though she didn't

stroked

and then at Sophia, "Is she the reason you've been reluctant

replied, "Half and half, I

the subject and changed the

"Just some business."

was here to inspect the mall with his father, subconsciously not wanting Sophia to know his family

she'd married into wealth before and had faced discrimination and mistreatment, which made her naturally wary of such

nodded, not pressing

and finally

colleague, call

off the question because of Theresa's young

not quite grasping what

was amused by her

gaze on Theresa was complicated; stumbling upon the fact that

divorced was one thing, but realizing she had a

the complexity in his eyes but said nothing more, just

the unexpected encounter with

her to the amusement park,

West

"I'll tag along."

was taking the child to the amusement park, Ivan stood

want to give the kiddo the

hanging out, having meals, and living with her mom could easily plant the

and didn't push

too, needed time to get used to Sophia's

mom.

up if you need anything. I'm just

thanks a bunch,

said her thanks

missed their flight back to the West district and

flights between the two cities,