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.”

face at hearing the disconnection tone. ‘She has

messages! Good, very good!‘

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

“Come back!”

go out when Gilbert stopped him. Davian turned around with a sobbing face. “What else can

you made arrangements for the trip to Athadale in three

manager to meet with him. There is no need for you to go there

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

footsteps came from outside the CEO’s office. Davian frowned in puzzlement. ” Who could it be coming

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 doing here at this late hour? Aren’t Andrew and Ada

to bed. There are maids in the house,” Madalyn said, sitting aside

knew what she was up to

Kisa hasn’t been here, and I have had no contact with her in