Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 796 Lying With a Straight Face

“I’m off,” Kisa said. Gilbert was upset at hearing that. But before he could say anything, she added. “I have long been off since four in the afternoon.”

Gilbert glanced up at the wall clock; it was a quarter to nine. He sneered and said, “Why didn’t you have time to return my messages when you finished work so early? And it has been a whole day, and you didn’t bother calling me.”

Kisa had just walked to a quiet corner and talked to Gilbert on the phone when Ariella came after her. “Kisa, come on. Let’s go sing. Everyone is waiting for you.”

“Okay, you go ahead. I will be right there.”

“No, if you don’t go, they are going to ask me to drink. Come on, let’s go,” Ariella said and tugged on her arm.

Gilbert had lost his impatience. “Where are you? What’s all that noise? Why don’t I come and get you?”

“No, no, no. I’m hanging out with the crew at a karaoke bar. That is all for now. I have to go over there right now. Talk to you later.”

up and sounded so hurried. Gilbert was blue in the face at hearing the disconnection tone. ‘She has time to

messages! Good, very good!‘

face get even darker than before, Davian rubbed his nose and regretted suggesting Gilbert make this call. “Mr. Kooper, if there is nothing else, I–I will leave now. Besides, it is getting late; you should go home early and rest,”

“Come back!”

Gilbert stopped him. Davian turned around with a sobbing face. “What

for the trip to

this time; you can just ask the regional manager to meet with him. There is no need for you to go there personally. It doesn’t look too good for someone with a stature

Gilbert stared at the phone screen that had dimmed and hummed. “I have

frowned in puzzlement. ” Who could it be coming at this hour? Didn’t everyone in the office leave?” While speaking, he was about to head out to see who was coming when he

in with George’s help.

down the phone, his face instantly regained his usual composure, and he got up to greet Madalyn. What are you

have gone to bed. There are maids in the house,” Madalyn

what she was up to and

here, and I have had