“Do I seem that lifeless?” Jasper asked in annoyance.
Celine placed slices of mutton into the hotpot intently. She replied nonchalantly, “I don’t know. After all, you’re still a man.”
Jasper chuckled and asked, “How long do you intend to stay in the Southeast Province?”
Celine thought about it for a while before replying, “I guess I’ll stay three to five days at most. I need to rush back to settle some work as my workload is piling up. I’m getting a few days of rest before I busy myself. I won’t have much time to go around once I officially take up the position.”
“What a coincidence. The topping-off ceremony of the Southface River project will be held soon. You can leave after attending it,” Jasper said.
“I don’t have much time. When does it start?” Celine asked.
“The day after tomorrow,” Jasper said as he massaged his temples. “I’ve been working day and night lately. I have so much work,” he added.
Just then, Jasper and Celine’s phones rang at the same time.
Both of them exchanged glances and proceeded to pick up their phones.
Jasper received a call from Jack Cullen. The first thing that he said caused Jasper to frown.
“Mr. Laine, I realized that Sena’s shares are fluctuating abnormally, which is very unusual, but I’m not sure why this is the case. Would you like to take a look at it yourself?
Jasper replied, “Alright, keep your eyes on it. I’ll take a look as soon as possible. Let’s contact each other if anything happens.”
“Alright, Mr. Laine.”
After hanging up the call, Jasper looked at Celine. He realized that she was staring at him as well.
“I’m guessing that we’ve just received the same news,” Celine said. She seemed to be rather pleased that the both of them were often on the same wavelength.
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