Chapter 21

With a resigned look, Silvia said, “A new staff member accidentally put the dress I had designed for your birthday on display. Someone took a liking to it and tried to purchase it.” Dulcie looked at her curiously. “What does it look like? Since we have a party tonight, can you tell Kimberly to send it to me? I’d like to wear it to the party!” “Your birthday’s still half a month away. I’ll give it to you when the time comes. Now, get to work. I have some documents to review.” Dulcie tried to make Silvia change her mind but failed, so she could only resume her work. In the evening, Silvia received a call from Neil just as she was about to get off work. “I’m downstairs. When will you be done with work?” Neil sounded cold. He was obviously still upset about what had happened last night. “At 5 p.m. There’s about ten minutes left. If you’re in a hurry, I can go down now.” “No need. I’ll wait for you.” Once it was time to punch out, Silvia set her work aside and headed downstairs. A