Chapter 1449

Mason let out a resigned smile. "Ms. Scott, do you want to check how much work you still have left in your office?" Maeve's awkward silence didn't go unnoticed. Joanna and Hector exchanged a look. When they opened the office door, both of them froze in shock. She said with a sheepish smile, "How about… midnight? We could grab a late-night snack?" "8:00 pm works for me." Joanna's voice was firm. "Anything else is off the table. When it comes to work, none of you combined could ever beat me." Without waiting for a response, Joanna marched into Maeve's office. "Great! I'll make the call, and we'll meet at 8:00 pm for dinner." Maeve quickly dialed Zion's number. He picked up almost instantly. Despite his gentle tone, Maeve could hear the faint weariness in his voice. "Mavy, do you need me?" "I don't need you right now, but… you can come over." When Maeve said that, everyone in the room looked up. Charlie and Lyra exchanged uneasy glances. They were about to make a quick exit whe