Female Novel
Chapter 2226
Jonathan navigated the car homeward, his hand finding Estelle's, "Got plans today? Join me at the office.”
Estelle's smile was gentle, "Maybe tomorrow. I've already passed Amiee's wedding dress sketch to Harriet, and I need to discuss some details withher today."
Jonathan glanced at her, his voice soft, "You wouldn't be wasting time at my place."Estelle raised an eyebrow teasingly, "I'm worried some people might get distracted.”Jonathan just laughed silently.
"Jonathan!" Estelle suddenly turned, confusion in her clear eyes, "Do you think my brother likes Sylvia? He's been with her these past few days, butwhy did he leave all of a sudden?"
She had thought her brother and Sylvia, reuniting after years apart. had developed feelings for each other. But her brother's departure was sodecisive.
Now. with one in C City and the other in J City, seeing each other again seemed unlikely.
Jonathan pondered for a moment before speaking up, "There must be feelings involved. Otherwise, with Gab's status, he wouldn't need to botherwith the Barlows or the insignificant Brights. His bold move against them was a warning to everyone: stay away from Sylvia. He set up a protectivebarrier for her!”
"Why else would he do that?"
Estelle thought it over and nodded, "Do you think Sylvia could be the reason my brother decided to step back?"
Jonathan raised an eyebrow, gripping her hand tighter, "We'll see!”
Hope and anticipation shone in Estelle’s eyes,
"I really hope my brother starts taking better care of himself, without carrying so much burden.”
Milanda sat in her chair, organizing some documents before locking up to hand them to Sylvia with a grin, "Boss, what's got you zoned out?"Sylvia locked up blankly, "What?"
"You've been out of it ever since Mr. Carnes hasn't shown up today. Missing him that much?" Milanda teased, "Focus on work, shine on your own,and that man will come running back."
Sylvia took the documents, nodding slowly, "Right, I need to focus on work.”
Milanda leaned in, curious, "So, boss, when are you and Mr. Carnes going public? Christmas is coming up, good things should come in pairs!"Sylvia locked down, her expression unchanging, "We're just friends, don't overthink it!"
Milanda huffed, wanting to tell her that people had seen them embracing. Was that just friendly?
Sylvia locked up, "Anything else?"
Milanda switched back to business mode, "Those companies that canceled contracts with us before have called wanting to renew their partnerships.What do you think?"
Knowing her boss appeared gentle but was quite firm, Milanda didn't dare decide without consulting her.
To her surprise, Sylvia didn'timmediately reject the idea butslowly podded, "If they want to.cooperate, we can continue. Butremind them, such incidents shouldnothappen again." Content. belongst&"NovelDrama.Org -
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"Sure, I'll make sure they get themessage;fetting them know we're’not to be trifreated lightly." Milandasmiled; ” "Oh, and I called Lydia. She'sfeeling much better and said she'llbe-back at work tomorrow.’ ‘Contentbélongs to NovelDrama.Org =
"Good," Sylvia responded, her attention back on the documents."I'l leave you to it then!" Milanda said, gathering some files and heading out.Sylvia focused on her work, reviewing proposals, making calls, but occasionally, she couldn't help but glance at the empty sofa beside her.
The void it left made it hard for her to concentrate again for a while.
The day flew by, and by the timeSylvia finished her last document itwas already dark outside. The officewas empty; even Milanda had efttwo-hours earlier, excitedly off toadate. Content belongs to .°NovelDrama.Org
Some tasks weren't urgent; it was as if she was purposefully keeping herself busy.
But no matter how late, the time to head home eventually arrived