"I’ll be there soon. I stayed up late last night and am feeling a bit under the weather, wait for me at the office. If anyone asks about me, just say I’m on my way and got stuck in some morning traffic. You know me, I’ll be there in no time. Just hold the fort for me."
Charlotte Thompson quickly washed her face and started applying makeup. Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveIＦire.net
She got ready swiftly and arrived at the office shortly after.
Indeed, when she walked in, she saw Justin Battleson’s unwell-looking face.
Charlotte furrowed her brow, embarrassed, as she glanced at the individuals in the meeting, acknowledged them with a nod, and quickly found her seat.
It’s the first time Charlotte has been late to a meeting since she started working for this company.
No doubt, this was a minor blunder, and a few of the company’s top executives were not looking very pleased.
Justin glanced at her offhandedly and began speaking.
"Alright, now that everyone is here, let me briefly go over the company’s development status, and the new projects we will be undertaking during this period."
Justin signaled his assistant to distribute some important documents to everyone, and then succinctly outlined the projects the company would be working on soon.
Throughout Justin’s speech, Charlotte never lifted her head once.
She was somewhat absent-minded, staring at the documents in her hand. If one didn’t know better, they might assume she was still concerned about her late arrival.
"Are you okay? Feeling unwell?" Concerned about Charlotte’s strange behaviour, Coco carefully asked.
Although Charlotte was late this morning, Justin didn’t say anything.
Nonetheless, it was quite a mistake considering Justin’s usual practice.
However, Justin did not blame her for anything, Coco found this unusual.
"It’s nothing. I just didn’t sleep well last night. Now, let’s concentrate on the meeting report. I feel we’re going to be quite busy soon," Charlotte quietly responded to Coco’s question.
The meeting ended quickly, and Charlotte was keen to hurry back to her office.
However, what Justin said next caught her off guard.
"Everyone has been working hard recently, so I’ve organised a dinner party in Hillwood tonight as a thank you. I’m inviting everyone to join."
Justin spoke calmly. He looked at Charlotte, his expression as neutral as ever and impossible to read.
Charlotte couldn’t help grumbling silently. She didn’t know what to say or how to react. Recalling last night’s events, she frowned. Justin was acting very strange.
She didn’t want to go but seeing everyone’s elated reaction, and considering it was a company dinner, she couldn’t figure out how to decline.
So she agreed, and only then did Justin sigh in relief internally.
He had spent a restless night at his home last night as well.
Yet, for some reason, he found his thoughts of Charlotte becoming ever clearer. He understood his feelings and wanted to find an opportunity to explain things to Charlotte clearly, judging by her reaction last night, she must have misunderstood him.
But he was revered and had never lowered his head to anyone before.
He had already been very straightforward last night, and Charlotte was still doubting him. Justin couldn’t help feeling a little annoyed.