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.

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

thanks,” replied an unbothered

“You’re welcome. I take it

“Feel free to approach me if I can help

she didn’t bother conversing anymore. The

instead of daily for a check-up. When she wasn’t being poked and prodded at by

doctor nodded after checking her heart 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

picked up some paper and a pen from her bedside and

doctor couldn’t help chuckling each 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

Alvarez. You’ll recover sooner

pursing, Josephine looked at the television screen, where an entertainment channel was playing. It spoke of a specific production crew’s decision to hire a main lead worth two billion.

think, “Lewis must 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 in trouble without consequences. Meanwhile, I can’t do anything. Lewis forced me to wash dishes and work in his company, where everyone looked down on me. How ironic

his phone and played

snapped out 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

videos, so you

out her phone and saving

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

note from the

the doctor, who then picked up his medical kit and

notice. someone entering the living room. Josephine only looked up when a shadow suddenly cast over her head. Her hand trembled when she saw who it was, causing her phone to

other than Seth, who smiled

have thought this version

unwell, Josephine?” Seth teased. He was about to reach out and touch her forehead, but his actions startled her so much that she shoved

She shot to her feet at once, running toward the closest

he watched her flee like a frightened

the room, she locked herself in and leaned her body against the door as an extra precaution. She panted heavily, trying to catch her breath. Fortunately, Lewis returned on time, so Seth didn’t chase