Right Person, Wrong Time

"Mr. Hofstead, there are three meetings scheduled for today, and you have to go to the research center to check on their progress before the meeting in the afternoon."

The female secretary reported the day's schedule as she stood in front of the office desk. When she mentioned the research center, her expression shifted a little, but it quickly turned back to normal.

Kendrick didn't have to check on the progress at the research center often, but for some reason, he insisted on adding this item to the agenda.

Nicole was no longer at the research site, so what was Kendrick thinking?

He couldn't just ignore other matters in the company for the sake of a research center.

Kendrick had his head lowered as he dealt with some matters. He was completely clueless to the changes in the female secretary's expression as he responded in a low voice, "Got it."

"Okay, Mr. Hofstead. I'll be leaving now."

The female secretary nodded, then turned around and left. She and Kendrick were the only people in the company who weren't from Florend. Hence, they understood each other better. That was why Kendrick preferred to let her handle most things.

At that thought, the female secretary returned proudly to the office reserved for secretaries. Save for her, everyone else in the office was male. She returned to her seat under the others' gazes.

Kendrick waited until he was the only person in the office. Then, he slowly raised his head, looking at the two documents the female secretary had placed in front of him. He fell into deep thought.

He couldn't let her stay any longer. Back then, he hired her because she was loyal, and he needed all the personnel he could get.

However, her motives were no longer as pure as they used to be. Hence, he had to think of a way to get rid of her.

Kendrick got up and walked out of the office. He wanted to head to the research center right away and have a talk with Chloe.

"Where are you going, Mr. Hofstead?"

The female secretary hadn't even sat for long when she spotted Kendrick coming out of his office. Hence, she hastily went forward and asked.

Kendrick didn't even spare her a glance as he said, "To the research center. You don't have to come with me. Stay here and prepare the documents needed for the meeting later. I'll be back before the meeting starts."

The female secretary was slightly stunned. When she returned to her senses, Kendrick had already walked away. She frowned as she gazed at his figure.

This was Kendrick's first time leaving her here. In the past, she would always follow him and provide support no matter where he went.

The female secretary gritted her teeth in secret, but what else could she do? If Kendrick didn't want her tagging along, she couldn't do otherwise.

She felt that even if she insisted on coming along, Kendrick wouldn't complain much about it. However, she had to be mindful of how Kendrick thought of her.

From the corner of his eye, Kendrick kept glancing at the dark window next to him. He could see who was following him through the reflection on the window.

When he realized that the female secretary wasn't coming along, he instantly hastened his steps. He looked like he couldn't wait to see the person at the research center.

Meanwhile, Chloe was guiding some employees on their research. Many things couldn't be done alone, and communication was necessary.

"For this part, I think—"