The More the Merrier

Chapter 772 Did I Say You Can Leave

Ethen offered a suggestion: Why don’t you pretend to have a stomachache?

Arissa was dumbfounded. If Benjamin discovers I’m lying, I’ll be doomed. Besides, what use is it to pretend to be ill?

Benjamin’s wintry gaze swept over and landed on them both. “Why are you exchanging notes in the conference room?”

Ethen started sweating bullets. Arissa didn’t expect that Benjamin’s gaze was sharp enough to catch them exchanging notes during the meeting. An awkward silence ensued as everyone stared at them.

“Give it to me!” Benjamin narrowed his eyes in an imposing manner. Ethen could scarcely restrain himself from beating his brains out. Mr. Graham caught us in the act. He will definitely punish me. He shot Arissa an imploring look.

Seeing how scared Ethen was, Arissa turned to look at Benjamin. “It was our fault for not focusing on the meeting. Punish me if you want to! I was the one who gave Mr. Frank the note.”

The note was still with her. Benjamin’s expression turned dark. “Where did you learn how to take the rap for someone else’s mistake?”

Ethen hastily explained, “Mr. Graham, this has nothing to do with Ms. York. I was the one who started the conversation!”

Benjamin’s face was as black as a kettle when he saw them defending each other. Everyone else dared not utter a word. “What did you talk about? Share it with us!” Benjamin asked as an icy sneer flitted across his lips.

I shouldn’t have talked to Ms. York. It was my fault she got blamed, Ethen groaned in despair. Arissa glanced at Benjamin. “You should read it yourself.”

If I say it out loud, what would everyone think of us?

say, “Mr. Frank is afraid that everyone can’t work in peace since you’re angry. He wants me to figure out a way

couldn’t bring herself to say the word “pacify” in front of a crowd as it was too embarrassing. The entire conference

managers’ gazes darted between Arissa and Benjamin. So Mr.

gaze and stared at the paper in front of her silently.

packed up their stuff and fled the conference room. They were afraid of being lectured by Benjamin if they

too. Scram!” Benjamin pinned Ethen with

it!” Ethen grabbed his notebook and dashed out of

Arissa began packing up

you can leave?” Benjamin glowered at

halted in her tracks before

shot the furious man a baffled look and

Graham, what can I do

her icy, calm expression caused Benjamin’s

he growled

up to meet his

wondered if she had incurred

your mind. I don’t want to lag behind at work and get

are you upset with me?” Benjamin managed between gritted

upset at you,” came Arissa’s