Chapter 195

And my plan didn't allow for anything unexpected to happen. Just as I was about to refuse, my phone started ringing in my bag. It was Jonah calling. As I pressed the answer button, Jonah's crisp, pleasant voice came through the receiver. "Ms. Nancy, did something happen? Why haven't you come to work yet? I've been waiting to report to you!" His voice was naturally soft, but with that slight inflection, it carried a hint of coquettishness. "I'm on my way." I awkwardly pinched my nose bridge. "We'll talk at the office." "Sure, I'll be waiting for your return, Ms. Nancy," Jonah drawled the last note of his sentence. I wasn't sure if he was doing it deliberately. When I glanced at Douglas, I saw him gently cough into his fist, his hand clenched near his mouth. I guessed he couldn't stand Jonah's coquettishness either, so I spoke up, "It's been hectic at work nowadays; I might not be able to go listen to music this weekend. I'm sorry." Douglas paused for a moment before smiling. "Al