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When Angela entered the CEO’s office, Dexter was still tied up with work. He seemed to be in a meeting in the small conference room next door, and the atmosphere was so tense that she could feel it even through the door.
Just as she was about to open the lunchbox she’d brought, she suddenly noticed a familiar figure–Elena. ✅
“Hi, Ms. Graham, what a coincidence,” Elena greeted with a bright smile.
“Are you here to deliver lunch too?” Angela asked.
The large bags Elena was carrying seemed to hold a feast.
Elena nodded. “I’m concerned about Dexter’s health. If it weren’t for him that day, I might
have-
“You can wait for him here. I’ll leave,” Angela said firmly, grabbing her bag to leave.
After all, Dexter would still have his meal even without her.
Just as she reached the underground parking garage, Dexter called her. His voice came through with irritation, as if he were angry. “What are you doing? Where’s my food?”
Angela sighed, took a moment to calm herself, and then pressed down her frustration.” Since you have someone bringing you food, why did you waste my time?”
Dexter snapped, “Stop talking and bring me my food!”
Angela was so angry that she slammed the car door. However, she decided to compromise for the sake of the 20 thousand dollars and to avoid hearing Fiona’s complaints.
She put on a smile and went back.
To her surprise, Dexter had moved the meeting to his office.
Eight executives sat on the black leather couch. They were quietly watching Dexter, waiting for him to give orders.
Elena stood by the door, with eight meticulously prepared dishes laid out in front of her. Each one looked exquisite, making Angela’s simple three–dish meal suddenly seem unappetizing.
What should she do? She found herself wishing she could have Elena’s meal instead.
“Sorry to interrupt,” Elena said as she stood up “Dexter, the doctor said you need to eat on time, and you still need to take your medicine afterward.”
At her words, the other executives began to speak up, urging Dexter to eat. After all, Dexter was the backbone of the company; they couldn’t let their leader go hungry.
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However, Dexter waved them off dismissively and ignored Elena. His gaze swept across the room and landed on Angela standing at the back. He raised an eyebrow when he noticed the small lunchbox she was holding.
He didn’t acknowledge her either.
Angela glanced at her watch. It was already 12:40 pm, and she had to be back at work by 2:
00 pm.
“Mr. Bamford, you should eat before it gets cold,” she said, but then suddenly remembered her lunch still hadn’t been reheated.
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