Chapter 455

After Ernest left, I made my way to Caroline's office with the invitation cards. Glancing at the invitation cards, she gasped, "John has just called me to prepare for my speech at the annual party. I can't believe they delivered the invitation right after." I told her about my encounter with Ernest in the elevator lobby. She seemed shocked. "That doesn't sound right. Even if Love Story is the talk of the town, that doesn't warrant Mr. Ernest personally delivering the invitation cards." Oh, Ernest wasn't here to deliver the cards. He was clearly here to spy. "He knew about our new project, and he hinted at me to connect him with our investor." I recalled my conversation with Ernest. Then, I concluded, "He's not a simple character." "Why? Is he bypassing Bruce Harold to work with us?" Caroline offered a blunt observation. "Well, that only shows that the Harold siblings aren't as close as they were rumored to be." I agreed with her assessment. Before this, I wondered if Ernest kn