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 one-month

replied an unbothered

I take it that you owe me one

course.” Conrad chuckled. “Feel free to approach me if I can

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

a check-up. When she wasn’t being poked

your body is still weak,

up some paper and

funny, but he found it adorable to see her holding up a piece of paper with massive handwriting. There was already a pile of gratitude notes on the table. Among them were notes with “You’re welcome,” “Sorry to trouble

You’ll recover sooner if you stay happy.”

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. dollars. Famous figures got cast as supporting roles, while the protagonist, Sierra,

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 that the

suddenly thought of something. He pulled out his phone and played a video.”

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

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

phone and saving the account’s

stood up, bidding his goodbyes. “I’ll

a nod, Josephine picked up a note from the table that read, “Goodbye.”

from the doctor, who then picked up his medical kit

time that followed, Josephine scrolled through 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 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 drop onto the ground with a loud thud. Josephine instinctively shrunk into the collar of her shirt, her eyes remaining alert and terrified.

other than Seth,

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

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

aching knee. She shot to

watched her

extra precaution. She panted heavily, trying to catch her