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

thanks,” replied an

welcome. I take it

“Feel free to approach me if I can help with anything, Miss

The two exchanged

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

is still weak, so you

at the doctor, Josephine picked up some paper and a pen

were funny, but he found it adorable to see her holding up a piece of paper with massive handwriting.

You’ll recover sooner if you stay happy.”

where 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 in the center of the cast lineup. Sierra alone

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

his phone and played

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

this account with you. They often post funny videos, so you can browse through their list when you have time,” the doctor suggested.

taking out her phone

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

up a note from

a chuckle from the doctor, who then picked up his medical

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

other than Seth, who smiled modestly. “What’s

it weren’t because Seth had previously smiled like that while bashing Josephine’s head into the door, she would have thought this version of Seth was a completely

to reach out and touch her forehead, but his actions

off the couch and could barely pay attention to her aching knee. She shot to her feet at once, running toward the

as he watched her flee like a

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