Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 54

Chapter 54: Running into an Old Friend

Jane hesitated for a moment but eventually gave in to Patrick's insistence with a reluctant nod.

"Alright, fine. You're the boss."

In the end, she was an employee of Pansy Group, and Patrick held the position of president. If he required her to stay and work overtime, she had little choice but to comply. That was the unwritten law of the office jungle.

After leaving Patrick's office, Jane immediately called Carl to regretfully cancel their dinner plans. Carl sounded quite disappointed.

"Jane, you agreed just a little while ago. Why are you suddenly unavailable?"

"I'm truly sorry, Carl. An urgent matter has come up. We'll reschedule soon, my treat."

Jane felt somewhat powerless. If it weren't for Patrick's request, she wouldn't have been compelled to work late.

With a resigned sigh, she returned to her desk and meticulously reviewed the plan. She hadn't even begun revising it when her phone rang with Patrick's call.

"Yes?" Jane answered promptly.

Patrick's magnetic voice resonated from the other end.

"You mentioned sending me the meeting minutes. I've been waiting for them for half an hour."

Only half an hour? Seriously? When would this man stop playing these games with her? Did he hold a grudge against her or something? Jane silently cursed him in her mind but managed to respond through gritted teeth.

"I haven't finished them yet."

"What have you been doing with your time?" Patrick snapped impatiently.

Jane took a deep breath to calm herself down, to some extent.

"I'll share the meeting minutes and the plan with you once they're complete," she replied flatly.

"Fine," Patrick muttered, pursing his lips.

Although it was time to finish work, Jane was compelled to stay. She went through the meeting minutes and refined the plan.

When she was satisfied with everything, Jane carried the documents to the CEO's office.

"Are you done?"

When Patrick saw Jane enter, he raised his head and glanced at her indifferently.

Jane nodded, approached Patrick, and handed over the documents.

Patrick skimmed through the meeting minutes and, after a while, inquired, "Could you explain them to me in detail?"

"I've clearly documented everything in there. The meeting's agenda was to discuss the next steps for the production of the Ice and Fire series."

Jane pointed at the meeting minutes and systematically elaborated on each item for Patrick.

This man must be doing it intentionally. Jane still remembered that a few days ago, Florence had delivered the cooperation plan with the Doyle Group to Patrick. He hadn't even looked at it and had instructed Florence to leave it on his desk. So why was Patrick asking her to clarify every detail? Could he still be mad about her kicking him the other day? What a child! Jane silently complained.

Once she explained the meeting minutes in detail, Jane moved on to the other document.

Just as she was about to begin her explanation, Patrick interjected, "Have you had dinner yet?"

Jane shook her head. "Not yet." She had been busy all day, with no time for dinner.

Patrick abruptly stood up. "Let's go," he stated.

Jane was taken aback. "Go where?"