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

Theresa on her knee, her gaze lingering

was somewhat distracted by the list of

at her phone, then at Theresa, who was focused on her

for two years, and I didn't notice

girl in Sophia's arms appeared to be just over a

mother and

cold then, heavy coats and all, so my bump wasn't too obvious. By the time

chuckled, "That explains

another look at Theresa and asked Sophia,

slightly,

to spill the beans when Brandon was

see the surveillance," Ivan

forced a thin smile,

were

on death row, ready to face the sentence, and suddenly there's a reprieve, but it's just a stay of execution,

she felt it would be simpler to face a swift end

of Brandon, Theresa's

name "Brandon" meant, but

eyes at Ivan, then confusedly at Sophia, though she

soothingly stroked her

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

"Half and

dwell on the subject and changed

"Just some business."

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

wealth before and had faced discrimination and mistreatment, which made her naturally wary

nodded,

Ivan and finally asked, "Mommy, who

call

off the question because of Theresa's

what a colleague

her sweet demeanor, "Hey there,

was complicated; stumbling upon the fact that

thing, but realizing she had a

just

unexpected encounter with Brandon, and the little one hadn't

her to the amusement park, and Sophia didn't

a flight back to West district that evening, so the schedule

"I'll tag along."

to the amusement park, Ivan stood up, offering to

don't want to give the

her drift. After all, kids are impressionable, and the sight of a man hanging out, having meals, and living

and didn't push

get used to Sophia's shift from a

mom.

if you need anything. I'm just around

thanks a

her thanks with

Starry Mall, Kent and Brandon missed their flight back to the West district and had to

flights between the