“Cordelia? What’s the matter?” Annie looked at her. “Why are you spacing out?”

Cordelia snapped out of her trance and forced a smile. The more she listened to Annie, the more astonished she was.

She suddenly remembered what Marcus had asked her in the hospital ward. She had casually said that she hoped these people would never appear before her again, and Marcus’ “Got it” seemed to still echo in her ears.

Cordelia sucked in a deep breath and shook her head. How was that possible? How could Marcus have such an ability? It must be a coincidence!

“Cordelia, you’re here!” Another coworker rushed over anxiously.

“I finally found you. Why didn’t you bring your phones when you’re out here to talk?”

Cordelia was stunned. “Did something happen?”

“Someone’s here for you!” Her coworker pointed downstairs. “At the first floor’s lobby. The handsome young chap claimed to be your younger brother. He called you many times, but you didn’t answer! He looks quite anxious. Hurry and go have a look!”

Cordelia’s heart lurched up to her throat as it thumped.

Carter was a sensible child. Even if he was greatly wronged, he would not come to her workplace for her. Now that he was here in such a hurry, there was only one possibility…

“Carter!” Cordelia rushed downstairs. “What’s wrong? Did mom get worse?”

wait

she saw her. “You’re finally back! I haven’t been

getting

on going to the dinner with you, you wouldn’t have

quickly pulled Annie to an

know about

before telling her softly, “No. The people in the office don’t know why you suddenly took sick days. The director said that you accidentally injured your leg. Everyone wanted

Cordelia nodded in silence.

bad, but he knew too well about self-preservation. He glossed over many

one said it out loud.” Annie looked at

“Mm.”

way of handling this matter was right. She was a woman. Reputation mattered to

have amazing

she saw how

are no

Cordelia was

second day you were in the hospital, I saw Jesse

“The board of directors seemed to have cut down his shares and transferred him to a subsidiary in Chengasas to become a small department manager. Hah… It’s worse than chasing him out! How is he going to sell his goods in an underdeveloped place like Chengasas? What’s that

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