The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 167

The moment Madeline arrived at the office, her assistant walked in.

"Director Monroe, CEO Holt from Ascent Group is here. He's been waiting in your office for a long time."

Madeline's hand paused as she was turning on her computer.

"When did he arrive?"

"He came yesterday, but you took the day off. He showed up again the second you clocked in today."

"Got it."

Madeline frowned slightly, standing up and heading toward the reception room.

When she walked in, Hunter Holt was flipping through a magazine. Seeing her enter, he stood up.

"Maddy, you're here?"

"Hunter, if you were looking for me, why didn't you just call?"

Hunter offered a gentle smile.

"If you took a leave of absence, it must have been for something important."

"Besides, I'm here on official business, and business should be handled professionally."

"If I caused you trouble just because we're friends, then I'd be a pretty terrible friend."

A pang of guilt hit Madeline's chest.

For all these years, Hunter had always been exactly like this.

Always so incredibly thoughtful.

"Hunter, please, have a seat."

Hunter nodded, pulling out a project proposal.

"Maddy, take a look at this first."

"This is Ascent Group's latest initiative. That exclusive interview you did for me last time had an incredibly fresh perspective and was very well-received."

"Our PR department at the company greatly admires your instincts."

"Ascent Group has just shifted our focus back to the domestic market, and our signed artists need promotion. So, we're looking for someone to help put together a women's story interview series. I was wondering if you might be interested?"

Hearing this, Madeline opened the proposal in front of her.