Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 945

In the cafeteria of Johnson Enterprises, Rebecca White grabbed her tray, joining the bustling lunch queue. The place was known for its great food, a perk for the employees, and today was no exception. Rebecca took her place at the back of the line, her gaze inadvertently landing on the person in front of her. There was something familiar about the way they stood...

"Mr. Johnson?" she voiced out, recognizing the figure despite only seeing his back. It felt rude to ignore him.

Francis Johnson turned around, confirming her guess. "Surprised to see me here?"

"Uh, no? Just didn't expect it," Rebecca stammered, finding it odd. After all, he was the CEO, not your average employee grabbing lunch in the cafeteria.

Francis raised an eyebrow, "This is the company cafeteria. Why wouldn't I eat here?"

Rebecca chuckled nervously, shifting her tray to one hand and subconsciously resting the other on her stomach, a gesture Francis noticed immediately.

asked,

hesitated, not quite sure how to explain her discomfort, especially not here, and

exactly appropriate to discuss personal matters, especially those of a more intimate nature like

seemed skeptical

he offered to switch places in line, allowing her

"It's no big deal, just making it easier for

mix of gratitude and discomfort as she felt the telltale signs of her period

you know best here." That was true. Faced with the choice between seeking help from her male supervisor or Francis, she preferred the

you know," she whispered,

was covered and could maintain her dignity.

if Rebecca was the new woman in Francis's