Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 72

The fact that Vincent was absent the entire night gnawed at Kelly, leaving her restless and worried on the living room couch.

As day broke, she reached for her phone and called Alex.

"Kelly?" Alex answered after a few rings.

The familiar way Alex addressed her made Kelly frown slightly.

They had worked together before, and even though she was now Vincent's woman, Alex hadn't changed his casual tone or added a respectful title when speaking to her. Pushing aside her unease, she asked, "Alex, is Mr. Lewis with you?"

"Mr. Lewis?" Alex paused for a moment.

Instead of answering directly, he asked, "Is something wrong?"

"He didn't return home last night, and I can't get in touch with him. I'm starting to worry. Is he with you discussing business?"

"Oh... Mr. Lewis isn't with me. He did have a very important project to handle last night. Maybe it kept him up too late to come home."

"I see." Kelly's voice was thoughtful.

all, I'll

was the chicken

brief pause stretched over the

it might be too

repeated, his voice unwavering, as

so? Well, that's a relief." Kelly's tone faded. "Alright then.

ended, her smile disappeared. She hadn't added any herbs to the chicken soup. Her question had been

truly tasted the soup, how could he miss such an obvious detail?

he'd lied, the reason was even simpler-he

office yesterday flooded her mind. Vincent had offered

had declined,

that was just because

to have it

and called Vincent again.. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is out of

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up, she immediately dialed Tiffany's

you have dialed is out of service. Please

message echoed in