WantNovelChapter 1014: He turned in a light mood and entered the elevator to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs soon as Ethan disappeared into the elevator, the office chatter reignited.
"Seems like they've patched things up." "Lorna, you haven't tidied the CEO's office today, have you? Go in and do that now," someone said, clearly fishing for details about whether Brenna was upset.
Lorna gave her colleague a sidelong glance. “Not happening.” At that moment, Greta emerged from the restroom, her eyes puffy and red, shuffling back to her desk under curious stares. She occasionally glanced toward Brenna's office.
A female employee, with a taunting edge, said, "No use staring; Mr. Mitchell's already gone." The person who had spoken to Lorna said again, "Lorna, you haven't cleaned the CEO's office." Lorna sighed. “I know. But I'm worried Ms. Harper will vent her anger on me." Reluctantly, Lorna entered Brenna's office. She scanned the room cautiously; it was neat, with no signs of disarray, and Brenna appeared composed. It was clear no fight had taken place earlier.
"Ms. Harper, I haven't cleaned your office yet," Lorna said.
Brenna nodded absently. Just then, her phone rang with an unknown number.
"Go ahead and do it. I'll step over there to take this call." "Understood." Seeing Brenna's calm demeanor, Lorna didn't pry. She grabbed a bucket of water, tended to the plants, dusted the desk and shelves, and swept and mopped the floor.
She worked quietly, careful not to disrupt Brenna's conversation on the phone. When Lorna finished her tasks and returned to her desk, her coworkers swarmed her.
"So, how was it? Was Ms. Harper mad? Did she cry?" "Con, spill it!" Lorna shrugged. "Ms. Harper seemed completely normal, with no sign of being upset. She was even arranging a business meeting for ten." The group scattered, disappointed.
Greta, who had been discreetly observing Lorna since she entered the office, walked over.
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