Chapter 396
Chapter 396:
Yelena, engrossed in returning Cayson’s call, had her back turned and remained unaware of the drama unfolding behind her.
Meanwhile, in a hushed conference room, Cayson’s phone shattered the silence with an abrupt ring, jolting everyone.
Jaxson jumped like a startled cat. “Whose phone is that?!” he barked, his voice a mix of panic and anger. “You know better than to leave it on during a meeting p>
“Damn it, Mr. Harris is going to be furious for sure,” he thought. Jaxson knew if he couldn’t track down who had the phone on, he’d be the one taking the heat.
Cayson suddenly locked eyes with Jaxson, his expression sharp and commanding.
Jaxson stiffened, his pulse quickening. He had to locate the person, and quickly!
Yet, the other employees in the room kept their heads low, too intimidated to meet Jaxson’s gaze. He couldn’t figure out who it was.
Finally, Cayson spoke, his voice edged with irritation.
“Jaxson, hand over my phone p>
“Huh? Oh p>
Jaxson stood frozen, his mind a whirlwind, as he finally realized the phone ringing belonged to Cayson—coming from his own pocket.
In his flurry of panic, he hadn’t even noticed.
Jaxson felt mortified, as if the floor might swallow him whole.
Quickly, he handed the phone to Cayson, a wave of relief washing over him as Cayson’s scowl softened. Jaxson’s heartbeat slowed to a more manageable pace.
Stealing a glance at Cayson, Jaxson couldn’t help but notice the tension had been there all afternoon—until that call came through. The moment Yelena’s name flashed on his screen, Cayson’s mood shifted, a quiet calm settling over him.
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Jaxson couldn’t shake the thought that whoever was calling must be someone important. Cayson rose from his seat.
“Yelena p>
“Did something urgent happen, Cayson?” Yelena’s voice came through with genuine concern.
After all, his constant calling couldn’t likely mean anything good. She feared that Cayson might be in danger.
Despite her recent return to the Harris family, and not fully having bonded with them yet, she could still feel their warmth and concern for her.
Yelena had a very clear-cut approach when it came to emotions—love or hate. If someone hurt her, they’d pay the price. But if they treated her well, she made sure to return the favor tenfold.
Seeing a string of missed calls from Cayson had left Yelena uneasy. She couldn’t shake the thought that something serious might have happened.
It wasn’t until she heard his voice that a weight lifted from her chest.
Cayson, on the other end, finally relaxed as soon as he heard Yelena’s voice.
“I’m fine,” he assured her. “I just wanted to grab lunch with you earlier, but couldn’t get in touch. Got a bit worried p>
He had then sent Jaxson to check the design department, wondering if Yelena had been tied up. When Cayson heard she’d gone out for lunch with Tessa, he finally eased his mind.
Yelena paused, a mix of irritation and amusement flickering through her. All those calls just for a meal? She had thought something serious had happened.
“I was having lunch with a colleague,” she said, her tone smooth yet slightly edged.
“Ah, did you enjoy it?” Cayson asked, his voice lighter now.
“Yeah, it was fine,” Yelena responded, a small smile creeping into her voice.
Her mood had lifted after the meal, though it would have been even better without Bella and Madonna showing up. Cayson felt a sense of relief. He had thought Yelena, with her cool, distant demeanor, would have a hard time making connections at work. But here she was, out and about, sharing a meal with a colleague.