“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?”

some rest, Cordelia’s leg finally healed. She could not wait for the

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

getting sweeter with

insisted on going to the dinner with you, you

Annie to

everyone know

looked around 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 to visit you

Cordelia nodded in silence.

was not bad, but he knew too well about self-preservation. He glossed

said it out loud.” Annie looked at her. “Don’t worry.

“Mm.”

way of handling this matter was right. She was a woman. Reputation mattered to her, and it would not be nice if word

Cordelia, I have amazing news to tell

not help chortling when she

are no longer

Cordelia was

reason either, but the second day you were in the hospital, I saw Jesse leaving with a cardboard box. He looked dejected when he

hushed tone, “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 if

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