Chapter 362

Cindy took sick leave again for three consecutive days. Vanessa seemed horrified when she told Caroline and I about it. "Nancy, do you think her sick leave has something to do with our gossip yesterday? If that's really the case, what should we do if Mr. Harold…" Seeing how flustered she looked, I replied calmly, "Just carry on with your work. I'll deal with it." I had no idea how I would deal with it, in fact. The general shareholders meeting was just around the corner, and "Love Story" was nearing its completion too. It simply wasn't plausible for the project leader to suddenly apply for sick leave. Caroline suggested that we wait. "She's only applying for sick leave to sulk. Wouldn't it be playing right into her hands if we go looking for her now?" So, I waited. It took me two days to realize Cindy had no intention of returning to work, so I could only call her. "Ms. Lane, are you free? Let's meet somewhere." On the other end of the line, Cindy proposed meeting me at 3:0