Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 335

+25 BONUS

As if David would stick around Walter's side at a time like this. What was he, looking for trouble? No way he wanted to end up like that other assistant, getting chewed out until he was a blubbering mess! "Wait a second."

Walter's eyebrows arched like the blade of a sword, his piercing eyes locking onto David. "David, remind me, what's your role again? I seem to have a bit of a memory lapse." David eyed Walter warily.

Could a bout of anger reduce cognitive abilities? No, definitely not. Thus, this loaded question from Walter had to have a hidden agenda.

If he could not grasp the underlying message, all he could do was... give a straight answer.

"I'm here to assist you with whatever you need, sir."

"Good." His response was sharp and clear, no beating around the bush.

a rare smile playing at the corners of his usually stern

out of

gazed at Walter hopefully while his inner self

recall giving you any tasks, so what exactly are you busy with back at your

felt as if he had been struck by an arrow

"Uh... I-I was just..."

the beans, David decided to test the waters. "Boss,

with mischief as he looked at David's

question sent David's survival instincts

version is, I was trying to get a jump on the workload,

version?" Walter gave

on eggshells, scared they'll mess up and make things worse. So they've been coming to me first, hoping I'd give the docs a once-over and save us from another... well... David gestured toward the door. "Another meltdown like we just

he thought about the girl who had been on the receiving end of Walter's Temper. He had thought any boss with half a

could not exactly say Walter was