What Separates Me and You

Chapter 94 How Ironic

Lewis paused, his eyes darting toward an unknowing Sophia, who stood and smiled like she was doing her job. He asked, “What do you think is the appropriate action, Miss King?”

That rendered Sophia temporarily speechless. She pondered the best response before saying, ” President Alvarez, I’m merely reporting what might happen if we take this course of action. As for what we end up doing, that decision lies with you.”

“Then, do as I say.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Good.”

Sophia nodded but still checked with the former, stating, “I’ll approve of her one-month leave, then.”

“You may go now,” was the only response from Lewis.

Pivoting on her heel, Sophia headed out. Before she shut the office door, she glanced up at Lewis, who continued browsing the document in his hands instead of acknowledging her departure. Sophia understood it was her cue to leave, and so she did.

Not long after, Conrad came into the office to report about the Head of Finance in their company. “I’ve received confirmation that Mr. Hall has embezzled our company’s funds. We’ve received part of that sum back, and he’s gotten sentenced to seven years in prison.”

“I see. Anything else?”

Conrad hesitated momentarily, then added, “The employees have been spreading rumors that I brought Mrs. Alvarez into our company. I-” He didn’t continue, but his intentions were clear; he didn’t want the rumors to spiral out of hand and make the other employees no longer view him with respect.

“I understand. You may leave now.” Lewis didn’t even bother glancing at the former when he

said that.

Nevertheless, Conrad was relieved. He sighed, nodded, and left the office. Conrad ran into Sophia on his way out. Given their relationship as colleagues, he greeted her out of courtesy.

was when Sofia piped up. “Conrad, President Alvarez has asked me to approve Josephine’s one-month leave.”

an unbothered

welcome. I take

me if I can

Thus, she didn’t bother conversing anymore. The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before going their separate

for a check-up. When she wasn’t being poked and prodded at by the doctor, she would sit at home,

rate and surface injuries. “Mrs. Alvarez, most of your wounds have healed. However, your body is still weak, so you shouldn’t allow yourself to catch a cold or anything like that. Otherwise, the consequences would be

up some paper and a pen from her bedside

time she did so. It wasn’t because her actions were funny, but he found it adorable to see her holding up a piece of paper with massive handwriting. There was already a pile of

up, Mrs. Alvarez. You’ll recover sooner if

a specific production crew’s decision to hire a main lead worth two billion. dollars. Famous

have loads of money stashed away, huh? I couldn’t afford the travel expenses to the hospital, yet he invested two billion to pave a path for Sierra in the entertainment industry. Because of Lewis, Sierra can do anything, behave. recklessly and get

He pulled out his phone and played a video.” Please

of her thoughts. Her gaze shifted to the phone, where a compilation of funny pet videos played. There were scenes of misbehaving pets, dancing dogs, and other amusing clips. It wasn’t clear whether someone had edited those videos, but they were fun to watch. Josephine’s lips raised into

to this account with you. They often post funny videos, so you can browse through their list when you

before taking out her phone and saving the account’s name.

that, the doctor stood up, bidding his goodbyes. “I’ll be off,

Josephine picked up a note

chuckle from the doctor, who then picked up his

significantly. She eventually remembered to text Sam and ask how things were with Mrs. Jinkins. Yet, Sam didn’t respond to her text, so Josephine returned to binge- watching videos mindlessly. She was so hyperfocused on the videos that she didn’t notice. someone entering the living room. Josephine only looked up when a shadow suddenly cast over her head. Her

person was none other than Seth, who smiled modestly.

thought this version of Seth was

unwell, Josephine?” Seth teased. He was about to reach out and touch her forehead, but his actions

attention to her aching knee. She shot to her feet at

as he watched her flee like a frightened hare.

Josephine entered the room, she locked herself in and leaned her body against the door as an extra precaution. She panted heavily,