CHAPTER THIRTY THREE: RECEIVING CLIENTS

Today's workload was relatively light, and Sarah found it quite easy. During a break, she even managed to chat with Lily for a few minutes. "Lily, what time did you get back last night?" Lily asked, sounding concerned. "I messaged you, but you didn't reply." Sarah looked apologetic. "I got back really late last night, so I overslept this morning and didn't get to check my phone." "Oh, okay," Lily said with a pat on Sarah's shoulder. "Take care of yourself, alright?" Sarah exchanged a few more words with Lily before Brandon entered the office. Seeing Brandon's figure through the window, Sarah whispered to Lily, "I have to go back now." "Sure, go ahead," Lily replied. Sarah hurried back to her desk, but before she could settle in, Brandon addressed her, "Sarah, you'll need to accompany me to receive our partners later." "What?" Sarah was stunned in place. Brandon thought he had made himself clear enough and didn't emphasize further. Instead, he left. At this moment, Aisha appro