Chapter 38: Chapter thirty eight: sorry for the misunderstanding
My leg had healed completely, and by the following Monday I was able to return to the office. I had decided to finish the task at hand before resigning. Even after the divorce, I would still have to live with Alexander and pretend in front of Nana for a while.
Once the elevator doors opened, I stepped out and was greeted by a few employees who asked about my health. I replied warmly before heading to my office.
A few minutes after settling down, I received a call from Nana.
"Nana! I see you’ve missed your little granddaughter, huh?" I tried to sound as normal as possible.
"Says who?" she retorted teasingly. "It’s been a while since I’ve seen you two. I just want to make sure you aren’t causing any trouble. Rember to co ho for dinner today. I’ll make your favorite Beef Wellington."
"Just admit it—you can’t wait to see my pretty face," I teased.
"Oh, you wish," she replied dramatically.
"Don’t worry, Nana. I’ll be there," I said with a chuckle.
"Don’t forget to bring Alexander. Don’t say he’s busy. If he doesn’t co, I’ll have his legs."
"Don’t worry, Nana. I’ll make sure he cos."
After hanging up, I resud work. Later, I needed to photocopy so docunts, but my assistant wasn’t at her desk, so I went to use the company machine myself.
After I finished, I turned around to return to my office but ran into Alexander, with so employees following behind him.
Jane greeted
casually. "Director Alicia, welco back. I hope you’re feeling better now."
"I’m fine, Jane. Thanks," I replied warmly before glancing at Alexander.
"CEO Blackwood, you’re back," I said flatly.
"Mm."
"Alright, I’ll get back to work now," I said before walking toward my office.
Almost at noon, I received a call from Alexander.
"Do you need anything, CEO Blackwood?" I asked.
"Co have lunch in my office."
"I’ll just go to the cafeteria."
"I already ordered your portion."
"Oh... okay. I’ll be there."
After hanging up, I couldn’t help but wonder why he suddenly wanted
to co to his office.
When it was lunchti, I headed to the CEO’s office and knocked on the door.
"Co in," I heard Alexander’s calm voice say.
When I entered, I saw him sitting in the reception area of his office. Lunch had already been laid out on the table. From the packaging, I could tell it was specially ordered from my favorite restaurant. The dishes were beautifully presented, with a perfect blend of color, aroma, and flavor.
"Please, sit," Alexander said.
Once I sat down, he picked up a small square box and placed it in front of .
"A gift for you. See if you like it."
I opened the box to reveal an exquisite ladies’ watch. The face was small and square, sky blue, with delicate craftsmanship.
"It’s beautiful," I said flatly before setting it aside.
"Won’t you try it on?" he asked.
"No. I’ll do it when I get ho."
Seeing my nonchalant reaction, Alexander simply sighed.
"Thank you, CEO Blackwood," I said as I picked up my utensils.
"Now that it’s just the two of us, do you still want to call
CEO Blackwood?"
"This is the company."
I could still rember Alexander warning
never to address him by his na or anything other than "CEO Blackwood" in the company, just like the other employees.
He watched
quietly for a mont before speaking again.
"How’s your foot?" he asked while placing so food on my plate. "Why didn’t you rest a little longer at ho?"
"It doesn’t hurt anymore. Sitting around at ho with nothing to do isn’t any better than coming to work, especially since I’m not walking around much."
"I’m sorry for misunderstanding you last ti." Alexander looked at
apologetically.
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