Chapter 222

Margot spent half an hour briefing Cyrus on the situation before Bella returned. "Why did it take so long to park?" Margot asked. Bella hesitated and glanced at Cyrus with guilt, unable to understand why this guy was covering for her. "Um, it was hard to find a spot, and there are a lot of people working late tonight." "Why is your face so red?" "Um, the heater is too high, and I'm wearing a jacket." Cyrus silently watched Bella, smiling meaningfully. Bella's heart pounded nervously, fearing Cyrus would expose her lies in front of Margot. "Tomorrow, you'll go to the main store with Mr. Johnson, convey my orders, and make sure everyone cooperates with Mr. Johnson's investigation." "Margot, aren't you coming to check it out?" "I gotta report to Mr. Hudson tomorrow. With hundreds of branches in Jorsproburgh, how much are we going to lose every day if I gotta go in person?" "What if Mr. Kennard obstructs us?" "I'm the chairman here, not him," Margot said impatiently. Margot al