Chapter 1502

Connor grunted faintly. “Sure.” They chatted briefly before Ines hung up. She did not know how Connor intended to rescue Jeremiah and was beginning to get worried. Later that afternoon. Ines was sorting out her documents when there was a knock on the door. She called out, “Come in.” She looked up and met Caleb stepping into the room. Caleb greeted her with a faint smile, “Good afternoon, Ines.” “Mr. Chain? Why are you here?” “I came to deliver something to my uncle and figured I’d swing by to see you," Caleb stated as he entered the office and set a bag on the table. “I brought some snacks for you.” “You shouldn’t have…” Ines got up and stammered. She wanted to refuse the unwarranted gesture. Caleb eyed Ines with a soft smile and remarked briskly, “I just bought it downstairs since it was along the way. I bought some for the others too so don’t be shy, go ahead and take it.” “In that case, thank you very much.” Then, Ines poured a glass of water f