Chapter 57 Old Acquaintance The workday finally drew to a close, yet I was still caught up in my tasks.
Finished After reviewing the meeting notes and refining the proposal, I felt sure everything was set. I picked. documents and made my way to the CEO's office.
up both "Are you finished?" Caden asked, glancing up as I entered.
I nodded and walked toward him, handing him the papers.
He skimmed through the meeting notes, then looked up at me. "Aren't you going to walkthrough it?" "It's all in the notes,” I said, gesturing to the pages. "The meeting was focused on the mass production of Ice and Fire and our next steps. I detailed each item one by one.
It was clear he was makingdo this on purpose. I remembered when Wendy had brought the Crawford Group's proposal to him just days ago.
He hadn't even looked at it, telling her to leave it for later. But now, he was makingexplain everything in detail.
His mood was unpredictable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI had barely finished explaining when I opened the proposal to walk him through it, only to be cut off.
"Have you eaten yet?" Caden asked, his expression unchanged.
"No." I answered, shaking my head. I hadn't had tfor dinner with how much I'd been working.
Caden stood up quickly, his eyes steady on me. "Let's go." I blinked, caught off guard. “Where to?" "Dinner," he said, his voice calm, his face unreadable.
Caden's POV: Rosaline was so focused on her work, she didn't seem to care for herself.
Even though she had givena vague response about Ryan, saying there was nothing serious between them, I wasn't buying it.
I had to use my position to make sure they didn't meet.
I grabbed my suit jacket from the back of the chair and strode toward the door, my legs carryingforward. Rosaline hurried to keep up. "You're treating me?" "Of course," I replied.
She narrowed her eyes, her skepticism evident. "Why the sudden change of heart? Takingout to eat?” I stopped and turned toward her. "Am I really the kind of boss who's always cold?" 1/3 Chapter 57 Old Acquaintance She didn't say anything, but her face spoke volumes.
However, facing me, the serious boss, she pulled her cheeks and stayed quier.
I couldn't help but chuckle before I led her to a fancy Japanese restaurant.
Mr. Holbrook, right this way," the restaurant manager greeted us as soon as he saw me.
I had a private room at this place.
Sometimes, after late work, I'd swing by for a quick snack, or I'd bring clients along.
Rosaline didn't know, though, that this was the first tI'd brought a girl here.
The manager took one look at Rosaline and couldn't stop sizing her up.
Finished She looked stunning under the warm restaurant lights, her tall frand porcelain skin catching every eye. The manager stared, but Rosaline just smiled, her grace drawing attention in all the right ways.
He couldn't look away. I stepped in front of her to block his gaze. Realizing his mistake, the manager quickly looked away, bowing politely. He then led us to the top floor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the elevator doors opened, Rosaline was about to step out when a tall figure approached from the other side. He joined us in the elevator.
Rosaline froze, her gaze locking onto him.
I turned and saw a striking figure-a handswerewolf.
I was surprised, but I recognized him immediately. We'd been classmates once. We got along well enough, but after he left for school abroad and I becconsumed with family matters, we hadn't kept in touch. I nodded in greeting. Jasper, what a coincidence." Jasper flashed a smile, his sharp features lighting up. He looked at Rosaline for a moment before turning back to me. "Caden, it's been too long." Rosaline kept her gaze lowered, silent.
I could sense the familiarity between them.
"I thought you were still working in Goldenwood. When did you return?" I asked, my tone steady.
Jasper was the second son of the Thunderune Pack. While their clan didn't hold the spower as om Eclipse Pack, they were stiff a significant force in Rivemon. As he wasn't the heir, he didn't need to participate in the fierce battles for leadership. Instead, he entered the family's film and entertainment division.
With his striking appearance and a certain quiet charm, he quickly beca star in the industry The female werewolves adored him, and Werewolmeshe his fskyrocketed. Over the past industrycThe two years, he had claimed multiple awards, earning the title of an undeniable movie icon. "I just returned," Jasper said, his lips curving into a faint smile. His gaze lingered on Rosaline for a moment, seemingly unable to look away.
1 frowned. "Letintroduce you. This is Rosaline, my fiancée." Chapter 57 Old Acquaintance "Fiancée Jasper's surprise was evident on his face.
I turned to Rosaline, then back to Jasper. “Rosaline, this is my friend, Jasper Finally, Rosaline looked up, offering a small smile. “I've heard much about you." GO 60