Chapter 281: A Surprise Visit

As David sat at his desk, engrossed in his work, he was interrupted by the sound of a familiar voice calling his name. He looked up to see Irene standing in the doorway of his office, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. "Hello, David," Irene greeted him warmly, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything important." David's heart skipped a beat at the sight of Irene, his mind racing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "Irene, what are you doing here? Is everything okay?" Irene stepped further into the office, her gaze fixed on David with a hint of uncertainty. "I just wanted to see you, David. Is that so wrong?" David's brow furrowed in confusion as he studied Irene's expression. There was something in her eyes that he couldn't quite place, a sense of urgency that made him uneasy. "Irene, what's going on?" David asked, his voice tinged with concern. Irene hesitated for a moment before taking a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was