If it was not something important, Jared would not have gone out of his way to work overtime.

“We need to modify a proposal,” Jared explained. “Recently, we’ve been dealing with a project abroad and we’ve encountered some practical operational issues.

That’s why we’re planning to make some alterations to the proposal.”

“I can help too.” Nicole nodded in understanding, knowing everyone in Johnston Group was working overtime because they did not wish to put their progress on hold.

Jared then glanced over at Nicole and passed her a tub of creamed spinach.

“Just wait for me.”

Nicole had been working the entire day, so he did not want her taking on more than she needed to do for the day.

“You don’t have to worry about me. Perhaps we can get it over with sooner than later with my help.” Nicole smiled.

Nodding, Jared brushed the stray strands of Nicole’s hair aside. “Let’s have dinner first.”

While having dinner, Nicole could not help but think about the project Jared was working to fix. The modification of the proposal required Jared’s personal involvement, so it was safe to assume that it was one of great significance. And due to its degree of importance, they could not afford to make any mistakes, especially in a moment as critical as this.

amiss, Nicole casually asked Jared, “Have you

what she was thinking about the instant he darted his eyes over at

he replied, “I’ve arranged for someone

they were

dinner, the two of them walked over to the desk

as well as the ones Max would bring in from time to time, Nicole knew that everyone in Johnston Group, regardless of the department they were in, must be busy. Everything and everyone had been consolidated

start.” Nicole picked one of the proposals up and began to study it

picked another document

through the documents for the next

eleven in the night, they were still not

a sudden, they heard a couple of

Max pushed the door open. “Mr. Johnston?

gaze still fixed

up to the desk, Max lowered his voice and informed, “It’s the members of the Eastern Falcon

hearing the name of the organization being uttered, Jared froze for a moment, and he turned to look

in San Joto, but they were also doing the same abroad

have found some leads, and so has Zane,” Max

be as simple as disrupting the project for the sake of it,”

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