Chapter 145 Driving A Wedge In Between

“Since when could subordinates bargain with their superiors?” Mason barked agitatedly. Claire’s grip on her bag tightened as she said between gritted teeth. “I can’t finish sorting the documents even if I worked overtime. Can I bring them home to sort out at night?” She had tried to negotiate. “No.” Mason had no intention of compromising with her. What else could Claire say? She thought about it and decided that the worst that could happen was that she would postpone her meet up with Sophia till the next day. Claire said nothing further. Her stubborn gaze that was having a staring match with Mason shifted as she sat back at her desk without a word. ‘If you want me to work overtime, I’ll work overtime. I don’t need to beg anyone.’ As Claire went back to her desk, Simon pushed Mason out. After he had left, Claire took out her phone to message Sophia, telling the latter that she needed to stay back in the office and that they would meet up another day. Two minutes after her mess