Chapter 543

Bruce's missed calls? I stole a glance at my bag, which I had casually tossed onto the table. Grabbing my phone, I realized that five out of the six missed calls were from Bruce. Prior to that, he had even texted me. I read his texts in reverse chronological order as I scrolled down. "How could you stand me up?" "Where are you now? Why aren't you picking up?" "Ms. Fisher, are you free around noon? Let's have lunch. I have something to discuss with you. Meet me at Rico Restaurant." I finally realized what had happened. "I must have accidentally muted my phone. It's been in my bag this whole time. That's why I didn't see your texts." "Where were you at noon, then? Who were you with? Did you not check your phone even once over a few hours? Ms. Fisher, that doesn't sound like you." Unconvinced, Bruce pressed on. He rapidly fired his accusations at me like a boyfriend who was confronting his girlfriend about her whereabouts. Feeling uncomfortable, I frowned at him. He should do this