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.

up. “Conrad, President Alvarez has asked me to approve Josephine’s

replied an unbothered Conrad.

said, “You’re welcome. I take

“Feel free to approach me if I can help with

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

she

wounds have healed. However, your body is still weak, so you shouldn’t allow

up some paper and a pen

paper with massive handwriting. There was already a pile of gratitude notes on the table. Among them were notes with “You’re

Alvarez. You’ll recover sooner

an entertainment channel was playing. It spoke of a specific production crew’s decision to hire a main lead worth two billion. dollars. Famous figures got cast as supporting roles, while the protagonist, Sierra, stood

can do anything, behave. recklessly and get in trouble without

something. He pulled out his phone

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

post funny videos, so you can browse through their list when you have time,” the

out her phone and saving

up, bidding

a note from the table

then picked up his

various funny videos, her mood improving 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

Seth, who smiled modestly.

like that while bashing Josephine’s head into the door, she would have thought this version of Seth was a completely different person. She tightly clutched the couch while her shoulders trembled fervently.

out and touch her forehead, but his actions startled her so much that

She shot to her feet at

as he watched her flee like a frightened hare.

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