Chapter 498

Why was she still standing there unbothered? How could Conrad still bring her to work as if nothing had happened? Why? How?! Meanwhile, Fia asked softly, “Miss Parker, would it be alright for me to join you all for lunch?” “Of course! We welcome Mrs. Maxwell with open arms!” The other girls agreed before Annie was able to react at all. Annie began cursing Fia deep in her heart despite the great amount of etiquette lessons she took in her youth. “Miss Parker, I hope it’s alright with you,” Fia asked Annie again with a soft voice. “Of course! Welcome!” Annie forced up a smile. Fia responded with a bright smile before facing Conrad and poking at his waist, “Conrad, they agreed to allow me to join them for lunch. Would you kindly give me permission?” “No!” Conrad glared at Annie and her colleagues. There was no way he could relax leaving Fia in their hands. “Conrad!” Fia hugged Conrad’s arm, flirting with her husband in front of the girls. “Please? I did not have enough to eat at