The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 173

The receptionist barely had time to look up before she blurted out, "Mr. Chris, the first appointment is with Miss Lena."

"Shut up," Chris snapped, glaring at her like she'd just spilled red wine on his designer suit. "Since when is it your job to run my business?"

Nancy narrowed her eyes, watching the scene unfold. Chris was the head honcho at Maple Grove Residences' sales department, and it was clear as day he was pulling strings for Cyrus.

Judson, with his jaw set like stone, said, "Chris, didn't you hear what the receptionist just said? Lena was the first to set up an appointment."

Chris was about to retort with some snide remark when his eyes locked with Judson's icy stare. The words died in his throat, replaced by a strange sense of unease.

Cyrus chimed in, unruffled, "Does it really matter who booked first, Nancy? Maybe you should be asking why you can't give Nancy what she wants."

Judson's eyes narrowed, a storm brewing beneath his calm exterior.

Sarah let out a soft laugh, "Mr. Buchanan, we're just here for the formalities. Mr. Gordon's purchase is a done deal internally, isn't that right, Mr. Chris?"

"Miss Lena, I'm aware you're a rising star in the Ardenweald

make the trip, but don't worry, I'll cover

cozy up to someone like Cyrus than deal with

grimmer as he watched Chris'

undeterred, shot back, "Maple Grove Residences follows a first-come, first-served policy. Mr. Chris, is your financial evaluation based on your personal standards or the actual rules of Maple Grove?" Chris visibly flinched at her sharp words, his bravado slipping as he glanced nervously between Nancy and Judson, particularly wary of Judson's stern

whose standards are used. As Maple Grove's sales manager, I have the authority to sell to whoever needs it

Judson's voice was cold, as if any warmth had been sucked out of the

under Judson's intense gaze. "Yes,

finish, a voice cut through the tension like a hot knife through butter,

Michael walking in, his presence enough to make Chris' face

for composure. Meanwhile, Lenard burst in

got you the first appointment. The house

Mr. Chris here seems to value

preferential treatment."