Astonished and troubled, the secretary, Natty Hale, explained, "Mrs. Zachman, Mr. Zachman is really busy. The meeting today is extremely important.

"I think you should wait until Mr. Zachman is done with his business. Perhaps tonight-"

Katrina interrupted impatiently, "That's enough. I don't care if you're telling the truth. I just need you to relay what I said earlier to your chairman.

"30 minutes is all he has. If he doesn't show up, I'll look for him in the office."

After saying that, Katrina hung up without giving Natty a chance to explain. She was sure Natty would not have answered Carlisle's phone without his permission.

It was clear that Carlisle wanted to brush her off. Regardless, time and patience were all she had that day. He couldn't hide from her forever.

...

Meanwhile, there was a depressing atmosphere in the chairman's office of Zachman Group. After placing the phone on the desk, Natty stole a glance at Carlisle's face and forced a smile. "Mr. Zachman, Mrs. Zachman hung up..."

put the phone on loudspeaker, and he heard every

her mind, but the latter completely ignored it. Clenching his teeth, he glared icily at the secretary and warned, "You know what you should and shouldn't say, don't

not think that answering a phone call on Carlisle's behalf would lead her to discover such a major

let Katrina go. Otherwise, he wouldn't be

had it that Carlisle

her thought

hurriedly, "Don't worry, Mr.

as stern as ever as he instructed coldly,

"Yes," answered Natty immediately.

"You may

granted freedom, Natty scuttled out

his expression shrouded

to see Rose, Ryan dressed up intentionally, looking more mature than usual. Although he did not want to go on the blind date, there was no denying that if their relationship worked

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