Chapter 217

I carefully pondered Bruce's words before realizing something. When I turned to Cindy again, I saw her avoiding my gaze. It seemed she had told Bruce about Douglas' visit. I was about to explain when Vanessa suddenly barged in with a basket of cherries. "Nance, come and try these cherries. The ones Mr. Irvin bought are absolutely amazing; they're juicy and sweet!" Everyone in the company was used to her lively manner, so we usually paid little attention to it. But she had unexpectedly run into Bruce. Vanessa gripped the basket of cherries and lowered her head like a deer in headlights. "H-Hello, Mr. Harold, Ms. Lane." Bruce didn't respond. His gaze shifted to Vanessa, eventually settling on the basket of cherries in her hand. He sternly said, "It's not time to clock out yet, but the employees are acting up. Is this how a company should be?" Vanessa lowered her head even further, her cheeks turning bright red, but she didn't retort. Just then, Cindy stepped forward and said gent