Chapter 67

After Jason asked–more like ordered–her to leave his office, Isabelle went back to her department and trudged to her desk in low spirits. She was worried that she might have offended him. Her earlier confidence to set things straight was gone. In the aftermath, she felt that she had been too brazen, and that she never should have allowed her fears to take charge. He must have found it so inappropriate of her to ask him such a question. Just because he showed concern and acted promptly whenever she faced an obstacle didn’t mean he had intentions similar to her former department director. Maybe he really was just very diligent at his job. The next day in the morning, she was heading for the elevator when she noticed Jason standing there, waiting for one too. Glad to get a chance to apologise to him, she hurried forward. He noticed her immediately when she stopped in front of him, and she noticed how his eyes widened instantly. “Good morning, sir,” she greeted, her heart hammering nervous