PopularNovelChapter 255 Hugh let out a quiet sigh.
Chandler handed him another stack of documents and murmured, "These all need to be reviewed today. It might be a bit much." "Just leave them." Hugh rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.
His morning workload was piling up, forming a mountain-he didn't even want to think about the afternoon. Hugh ended the call abruptly.
On the other end of the line, Serena listened with growing concern. She glanced at the time, then at the Larson family's investment proposal for Amber Group.
An idea struck her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWithout hesitation, she strode out of the office.
Alicia poked her head out. "Serena, where are you going?" "I'm heading to Larson Group to discuss the investment plan. Letknow if anything urgent comes up." With that, Serena walked off briskly.
Alicia pulled her head back and exchanged a glance with Chris across the room.
"Did Larson Group even request a meeting with us today?" "If she wants to go, let her as long as they're willing to see her," Chris replied, adjusting his glasses.
As long as Amber Group could stay afloat, it didn't matter to him how Serena spent her time.
Alicia suddenly understood-Serena had already wrapped things up and was simply looking for an excuse to see Hugh. It was just typical couple behavior. Meanwhile, as Serena left Amber Group, she sneezed forcefully. She found it odd. Who was insulting her? She rubbed her slightly itchy nose before walking into an upscale restaurant. "One of your best breakfast set. To go." Half an hour later, Serena was already standing outside Larson Group.
She hadn't informed Hugh, but with Amber Group's partnership as her excuse she was confident she could get in As long as she could reach Chandler, delivering breakfast would be easy.
No matter how busy Hugh was, skipping meals wasn't an option. If he worked himself into exhaustion, where was she supposed to find another ally as dependable as him? With that thought, she headed toward the lobby.
The moment she stepped inside, a familiar voice rang out. "Well, well. Never thought I'd see you at Larson Group." Cole walked over from the corner in a sharp suit, the unruly strands of hair falling over his face giving him a roguish look. His sharp features were strikingly similar to Hugh's.
A smirk tugged at his lips as he approached, with several assistants following behind, casting curious glances at Serena.
"Who's this?" one of them asked.
I replied, "I suppose you could say I'm Cole's au-" "You all can get back to work," Cole swiftly interjected.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTurning to Serena with a look of pity, he asked, "We're about the sage. Do you really have to pull rank on me?" Even as his subordinates dispersed, Cole continued to look at her with a pitiful expression.
Serena felt no sympathy-only a growing sense of discomfort With anyone else she wouldn't have cared how they addressed her.
However, with Cole, maintaining the hierarchy was essential, Without it, she couldn't predict what outrageous comments he might have made next. "I'm here today to bring your Uncle Hugh's meal, and according to family hierarchy, you should be callingAunt Serena. Is there a problem with that?" She made sure to emphasize "Uncle Hugh".
Cole instinctively clenched his fists, staring at her helplessly.
"Titles are just formalities."
"But formalities are everywhere. When you're too weak to challenge them, it's best to just follow them. I won't embarrass you in front of your subordinates today, but next time, I expect you to addressproperly." Serena's tone was as cold as ice as she delivered the lesson. After signing in at the front desk, she turned to head upstairs.
However, Cole's hand landed beside her, blocking her path.
"This small errand isn't worth your time. Lettake care of it for you."
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