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.”

the disconnection

messages! Good, very good!‘

even darker than before, Davian rubbed his nose and regretted suggesting Gilbert make this call. “Mr. Kooper, if there is nothing else, I–I

“Come back!”

out when Gilbert stopped him. Davian turned around with

for the trip to Athadale

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 like you to go that

phone screen that had dimmed and hummed. “I have

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

in with George’s help.

composure, and he got up to greet Madalyn. What are you

maids in the house,” Madalyn said, sitting aside and

what she was up to

worry, Grandma. Kisa hasn’t been here, and I have had no