“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?”

leg finally healed. She could not wait for the check-up at the hospital and went

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

smiled. “You’re getting

insisted on going to the dinner with you, you wouldn’t have been tricked by

Annie to

know about

you suddenly took sick days. The director said that you accidentally injured your leg. Everyone wanted to visit you in

Cordelia nodded in silence.

well about self-preservation. He glossed over many things and would hardly stand up for

no one said it out loud.” Annie looked at her. “Don’t worry.

“Mm.”

of handling this matter was right. She was a woman. Reputation mattered to her, and

Cordelia, I have amazing news

she saw how gleeful Annie

and Jesse are no longer in

Cordelia was

don’t know what’s the reason either, but the second day you were in the hospital,

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

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