The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 638

Susan mentioned as she set Lance's breakfast on the table.

Lance took his seat and began eating with his usual unhurried grace. At Susan's words, he paused briefly before resuming his meal.

Just from Susan's brief recounting, he could perfectly picture the raw worry and reluctance etched across Catherine's face.

He glanced at the little boy kicking happily in his stroller. "She's not here, but I am."

"If you need to head to work, go right ahead. We've got the baby handled. You don't need to worry either,"

Susan replied casually.

Lance finished his breakfast, wheeled the stroller into the living room, and spent the morning juggling his work calls while keeping a close eye on the baby.

Meanwhile, at Golden Horizon Enterprises.

The second Catherine stepped out of her car, Gavin came bursting out the front doors.

"Over here!"

His booming voice drew the curious stares of nearly everyone in the lobby.

Catherine slipped her bag over her arm, offering Gavin a polite smile as she hurried over.

"Good thing I got in early today, or I would've missed your grand arrival."

Gavin stood squarely at the main entrance, watching her step into the corporate headquarters. Grinning from ear to ear, he threw his arms wide open. "Welcome to Golden Horizon!"

A heavy silence fell over the lobby as employees stopped to stare at the spectacle.

Catherine stepped forward, firmly gripping Gavin's wrist and forcing his arm down.

"Gavin, it's an honor to be working on your team,"

She smoothly transitioned the awkward moment into a professional handshake.

Gavin's smile faltered, his words slipping out through gritted teeth. "Come on, give me a little credit here."

Keeping a pleasant smile plastered on her face, Catherine muttered, "There are a lot of people watching. Try to act like a boss."

"Welcome aboard," Gavin replied, releasing her hand and leading a round of applause.

From a purely business standpoint, practically handing away tens of millions in guaranteed profit felt like a massive waste.

But she was just an employee here. It was the boss's call, and she would play along.

When they reached the penthouse level, Catherine stopped by her new office to drop off her bag.

Gavin leaned against the doorframe, waiting. "If you're missing anything, just make a list, and I'll have someone buy it immediately."

"No need. Everything's perfect."

Catherine stepped back out into the hall. "Let's head to the conference room. We shouldn't keep the new partner waiting."

Gavin nodded, leading the way down the corridor. "I was hoping to just hang out in your office today. Dealing with corporate partners on day one is such a drag."

"Watch your mouth," Catherine whispered in warning. "We're at work."

They had already reached the glass-walled conference room. They could see the figures seated inside clearly.

The second she recognized the man sitting at the head of the table, her voice caught in her throat.