When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Jane, coffee.” Around two, my assistant Linda knocked and entered, placing a cup of coffee on my desk.

I smiled. “Thanks.”

She saw me working on the design drafts, puzzled. “Jane, how can you stay calm enough to design? I heard the new boss didn’t even go through a proper interview process. She just took the director’s position. Aren’t you mad?”

I chuckled wryly, unsure of what to say.

‘Mad? Of course, I’m mad. But it isn’t something I can discuss with a subordinate.’ I thought.

“Everyone, listen up.” Outside the office, a commotion arose as Kevin gathered everyone together.

Through the glass, the scene in the public office area was clear as day.

In a custom-tailored dark suit, Bryant stood with his hands in his pockets, exuding an air of aloof nobility just by being there. Beside him, Margaret, who was poised and confident, glanced at Bryant with a subdued expression as if seeking help.

He frowned slightly, showing signs of impatience, but still indulged her.

In a calm voice, he introduced her, “This is Margaret Ferguson, the new head of the Design Department. I hope everyone will cooperate with her.”

him with disdain. “Why so

grin, she turned to everyone and said, “Don’t mind it. I’m easy to talk to and

backing her, the atmosphere

“Oh come

out of sorts, but hearing her tone,

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Outside

to the director’s

about? With that scowl of yours, who’d dare approach. me?” Margaret playfully nudged Bryant, her tone teasing with fake affection, but her face was full

I

my coffee, which tasted

over to taste it and said, “It’s not

Knock.

and Bryant turned, heading

watched him intently, wishing I could see through to his

Linda said, seizing

behind him, and explained calmly, “It’s her first job. She was a bit nervous and asked me to help her settle

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