Chapter 101: Let’s Sever Ties

The atmosphere in the office was tense.

Chloe Reed had always kept to herself, her personality aloof. The others weren’t close to her and had thought they could push her around this time, getting some payback for Sunny Reed. They hadn’t expected, however, that she wasn’t someone to be trifled with.

Her fierce gaze was enough to frighten anyone.

Now, no one dared to get near her.

Chloe Reed, however, was happy for the peace and quiet. She busied herself with her tasks and focused on getting her work done.

But that evening, Autumn Linton gave her a call.

Chloe Reed answered, her tone icy. "Hello? What is it?"

Autumn Linton’s voice was gentle. "Chloe, how about coming home for dinner tonight?"

Chloe Reed refused flatly. "I can’t. I’m busy."

"Chloe, I miss you. I haven’t seen

gentle, yet her tone was tinged

that tone of voice, so

up. "Wonderful! I’ll cook your favorite dishes. Be careful on the

"Okay, I know."

hung up the phone and couldn’t help but let out a heavy

clocked out,

the front door, the sky had already darkened. A pale afterglow

at it before getting out of her car

"Mom, I’m home."

out as she

Linton, wearing an apron, was delighted to see her return. She grabbed her hand. "Chloe, have you

small smile and said,

pressed, "So, have you and

"Did you ask me to come back because you missed me, or because you thought I

Reed. "Is that any way to speak to your mother? She just asked a

Chloe Reed’s lips. Looking at Charles Reed’s grim expression, she suddenly realized her suspicions might have been right all

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