Chapter 89

Samantha had thought she was professional in her approach, but she hadn't expected to be shut down so decisively. An appointment wasn't even an option. Her head ached. She had no other way of reaching Leonardo except through persistence, so she continued pleading with the receptionist. "Is there any chance you could at least notify Mr. Garrett and see if he would be willing to meet me?" The receptionist maintained her polite smile. "There is no such chance." Samantha was speechless. Then, she sent Leonardo a few more messages. "I made you a delicious lunchbox. Want to have lunch together? "At least tell me—how am I supposed to find you?" "Your company is really strict. I can't even get in." But just like before, her messages disappeared into the void without reply. She tried a different approach, holding up her phone to the receptionist. "Look, I do know Mr. Garrett. Here, see? This is his WhatsApp. We're contacts. Can't you just let him know I'm here?" The receptionist gl