Chapter 1378
Chapter 1378:
After ending the call, Annabel stared at the surveillance footage on her computer, her gaze icy.
A knock sounded at her office door. Annabel quickly hid the files and called out evenly, “Come in p>
A young man stepped inside. He adjusted his glasses, looking visibly nervous. “Ms. Hewitt p>
Annabel fixed her eyes on him, silently prompting him to continue.
“Ms. Hewitt, I’m from the planning department. I brought you the monthly report.” His gaze swept the office before settling back on Annabel.
As he spoke, he handed her the documents.
“Why isn’t your department lead delivering this herself?” Annabel asked.
A flicker of hesitation crossed the man’s face, his eyes darting around the office. “Well… she felt unwell this afternoon and asked me to bring it instead p>
Annabel studied him, her expression unreadable. Then she gave a slight nod. “Alright. You can go p>
The man hesitated, then asked, “May I get you a cup of coffee, Ms. Hewitt p>
Without lifting her eyes from her work, Annabel replied casually, “Sure p>
His face brightened with excitement, and he hurried out.
“Too easy,” Annabel murmured with a smirk as she dialed a number. “I need you to play a part for me p>
Not long after, Herman walked into her office.
“Did you find your target?” he asked, glancing around before approaching Annabel.
“He’s making me coffee. He’ll be back any second.” Annabel propped her cheek on her hand, scorn edging her voice. “It’s been a while since I’ve met someone this bold p>
“So that’s why you called me. You wanted a free actor,” Herman said with a grin, crossing his legs as he dropped into a chair.
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“As if you wouldn’t come here every day even without an invitation,” Annabel shot back, brow lifting.
Herman leaned over her desk, amusement shining in his eyes. “Ever thought about hiring me? I’m very open to office romances p>
Since they were about to put on a show, Annabel let him lean in. She reclined in her chair with her arms crossed.
“No. You wouldn’t be good for this role. I’d better find someone else.” She reached for her phone.
Herman leaned in even closer, ready to argue, but his attention snagged on the live security feed on Annabel’s monitor.
It showed the young man from earlier standing outside her office, hesitating with a cup of coffee in his hand.
Catching Annabel’s gaze, Herman raised his voice so the man outside could hear. “I’m not afraid of Rupert p>
Their deliberately loud exchange got the reaction they wanted.
The young man froze. Then, as the security feed showed, he cautiously leaned in and pressed his ear against the door.