Chapter 244
She fumbled for a long time but couldn't fix it.
His brows furrowed slightly.
He was about to tell her to leave.
But she seemed to read his mind.
She released her hands voluntarily.
She reached out and brushed the dust off his shoulder.
She chuckled softly. "Someone as meticulous as you making such a mess."
"That's rare."
Anna Ross felt her eyes sting.
It was as uncomfortable as having sand in them.
She said quietly, "Mr. Sinclair, Director Valentine, please continue your conversation."
"I have unfinished work. I should go."
She almost ran away.
As the elevator doors closed.
She saw Chloe Valentine covering her mouth with a light laugh.
That smile was painfully bright.
He said he didn't want to marry Chloe.
Yet he never refused her intimate gestures.
Anna looked at her reflection in the elevator mirror.
She felt ridiculous.
She was just a tool for his revenge.
What more was she expecting?
Adrian Sinclair glanced at Chloe.
He didn't expose her little game.
He turned to leave.
Chloe grabbed his arm tightly.
She said seriously, "Don't be angry. I really have something to report."
Those actions earlier.
Were just to provoke Anna.
The goal had been achieved.
"What is it?" Adrian stared at her hand.
His gaze was displeased.
Chloe released her grip.
She suppressed the disappointment in her heart.
She forced a smile. "The matter with Lucas's company is resolved."
She blinked, waiting for praise.
Adrian only responded with a faint "Hmm."
Chloe persisted.
She handed him a document. "This just came back."
"It requires your signature. It's too important, so I came personally."
"Okay." Adrian pressed the elevator button.
Chloe happily followed him.
As long as she could stay with him for a while.
She was satisfied.
Anna came out of the restroom.
She ran into Noah Watson carrying a stack of files.
She quickly stepped forward to help.
Noah immediately stepped back. "Executive Assistant Ross, that's not necessary."
"I can manage."
These files were covered in dust.
He couldn't let a woman carry them.
Anna smiled casually. "It's fine."
"It's too heavy for one person."
She took half of the load.
Noah couldn't argue with her.
They walked together carrying the files.
Noah said apologetically, "This was supposed to be my job."
"It's alright. Colleagues should help each other."
Anna's tone was light.
She looked at Noah. "How is the cooperation with the Valentine Group going lately?"
Noah turned to her in surprise. "You don't know?"
"The company decided to terminate this collaboration."
"What!?" Anna's breath hitched.
This had to be Adrian's doing.
After putting away the files.
She rushed straight to Adrian's office.
Hearing permission to enter.
She pushed the door open.
Chloe was standing happily beside him, talking.
They were very close.
Seeing her enter.
They both looked up simultaneously.
Anna was furious.
She didn't care about anything else.
She demanded directly, "Why did you terminate the cooperation with Lucas?"