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What Separates Me and You novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199 Aloofness 

There was a long silence in the room. Lewis eventually put down his arm and made way for her to leave. He said, “Don’t simply enter this room without my permission next time.” 

Josephine squeezed her fingers and nodded lightly. She then turned sideways and walked past him, leaving the office room. As she was leaving the company, she ran into Conrad. Conrad’s face lit up, and he said, “Ma… Miss Vance, you came. You came just in time. Please give me your bank card for a moment. We’re paying wages soon.” 

Josephine was startled. She looked up at Conrad in surprise. She never thought that she would get paid. 

Conrad read her thoughts and laughingly said, “Did you think you wouldn’t get paid? You have a working pass. If we don’t pay you a salary, we won’t be able to pass the tax assessment.” 

Josephine then realized this was the reason. She felt her pockets but did not have the bank card 

with her. 

Conrad said, “If you did not bring it, the card number would suffice. You can give me the number, and I’ll help you register. The wages will be paid tomorrow.” 

With that being said, Conrad paused for a moment before he continued, “You probably need money now as well, right?” 

What he said was on point. Josephine left with a clean slate after her divorce from Lewis, so she naturally needed money. At the moment, she was staying at Dr. Halliday’s house. However, she did not want to stay there for free and wanted to pay rent. She would also need money after she finds Mrs. Jinkins. She could no longer take her job as a pastime activity like she did before. She needed to start working for survival. With this in mind, Josephine pulled out her phone. She found her bank card number and sent it to Conrad. 

“Okay, I’ll help you register later,” Conrad said. 

Josephine grabbed him when he wanted to leave, and she typed, “Can I continue to come to 

work?” 

“Of course. Did Chairman Alvarez tell you not to?” 

Josephine shook her head. 

“Then you should continue. How do you plan to earn money if you don’t come to work?” Conrad said seriously. 

Everything that Conrad said was to encourage Josephine to come to work. The staff had a hard time at work because of their divorce recently. Chairman Alvarez was a prideful man who refused to bow his head, so he took out his anger on the staff. Although they couldn’t get remarried in such a short time, Lewis could still see Josephine if she came to work, and his 

mood ought to improve if that was the case. 

Josephine stayed silent for a moment before she nodded in agreement. There was nothing more important than earning money now. 

“Great! Oh, I mean, it’s good to earn money. I’ll go work now.” After speaking, Conrad walked past her furtively. 

Josephine did not take it to heart. When she came to her old office, her workstation had been taken by another young and pretty girl. She looked around seventeen or eighteen years old and had some baby fat on her face, looking innocent and cute. Josephine suddenly recalled Sierra mentioning that Lewis had an affair with another woman. She shook her head and got rid of those thoughts. She walked into the office and sat down at a vacant seat. 

In the afternoon, Josephine suddenly remembered her purpose for coming here. She stood up quickly and went to find Lewis. She must settle this while she was clear-headed. She was worried she would not remember if she had an episode again. 

She arrived at Lewis’ office. She raised her hand and was about to knock, but the door flung open. Josephine lifted her head and saw Lewis. The man already had his black coat on. It appeared that he was ready to get off work. 

“What do you want?” Lewis asked coldly, and there was a hint of disgust in his eyes. 

Josephine gestured, “I want to ask about Mrs. Jinkins.” 

Lewis’ expression hardened. His voice became even colder as he said, “Did you forget your current status?” 

Josephine shook her head. She gestured, “I remember, but Mrs. Jinkins is missing. Do you know where she went?” 

“What does that have to do with me? Josephine, you chose this path. Since you showed great backbone, why don’t you look for her yourself?” Lewis replied. 

Josephine was taken aback. As she was in a daze, Lewis walked past her heartlessly without looking back. Josephine stood there in a stupor. After she regained her senses, Lewis was already near the elevator. She pursued him immediately without thinking and went into the elevator with him. The man frowned and said, “Get out!” 

Josephine was panting, and her face was flushed. She gestured, “Patrick and his family moved away, and I could not find her. I’m sure you know, so please tell me.” 

Lewis abruptly stepped forward, and a cold aura enveloped his body. Josephine subconsciously stepped back. Her back was pressed closely against the elevator, but she stirred up the courage to stare directly at him. 

He reached out and grabbed her chin. There was no warmth in his voice as he said, “Even If I know, am I obligated to tell you?” 

Josephine was stunned. She grimaced, suddenly experiencing a profound sense of 

powerlessness. He knew, but he did not plan to tell her. Josephine remained silent for some time before she gestured, “What should I do so that you will tell me?” 

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