Linda thought Catherine was calling. Her eyes widened when she saw the caller ID, and she almost stopped breathing.
It was Ivan Marsh.
She hurriedly picked up the phone, which was still ringing. She confirmed that it wasn't her illusion.
Before the ringing tone stopped, Linda swiped to answer, feeling uneasy, "Hello, Mr. Marsh?" She sounded lacking confidence.
"I offer you a few days off. Paid," Ivan said calmly, "Accompany Catherine Collins to help her let go of this matter. When she's better, you can return to work anytime."
Linda couldn't believe what she had heard. ‘Has Mr. Marsh changed his mind?'
"Are you listening?" Ivan asked.
"Yes, I am, Mr. Marsh..." She stammered, "Th-Thank you so much!"
After Ivan ended the call, Linda couldn't return to her senses, pinching her phone in a daze.
Is it real? Mr. Marsh wouldn't fire her?
"Yeah!" Linda cheered. She put on her clothes and rushed to Catherine's apartment. She even didn't forget to buy her breakfast on the way.
After pressing her fingerprint on the lock, she entered the apartment.
Seeing Catherine walking out of her bedroom, Linda asked her in a good mood, "Morning, Catherine. Had breakfast yet?"
Catherine stopped mid-step, coiling up her hair. "I've just got up. Not yet. Why are you here so early?"
"I bought you breakfast. Come have some. Still warm."
Catherine said, "By the way, I went to see Madam Aubree last night. She promised to put on good words for you to Mr. Marsh."
"Oh, Mr. Marsh has just called me." Linda smiled at her. "He asked me to return to the company. Thank you so much, Catherine."
"That's wonderful." Catherine took over the food from her hands. "I can cook noodles. You can also tell me the news on the phone. You are supposed to go to work, right? What's the time now?"
"I don't need to work recently," Linda answered. "Mr. Marsh gave me several days for paid leave. He asked me to accompany you before you could let go."
Catherine didn't believe her. Ivan would never care about her.
"You can't ask him for leaves at this critical moment. You should focus on your work." Catherine knew Ivan well. He was always decisive and determined. She guessed he had changed his mind for Aubree's sake this time.
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