Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2128

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2128

"Larry, don't smoke so often. It's bad for your body," Caspian advised out of goodwill.

"It's fine. Don't think about such petty things and just focus on your work. I want all the information there is on that manufacturer. Find out every single detail," Larry ordered. Meanwhile, Jessica was tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep. All she could think about was Larry.

What is he doing now? I acted frivolously on purpose during our first meeting. Would he misunderstand? She frowned, a thoughtful look taking residence on her face. You know what? I'll just give him a call now.

In the office, Larry was sitting at his desk, busy looking through some documents. Although his phone had been ringing on the sofa for quite some time, he didn't look up once.

In the entire company building, his office was the only one with the lights still on. The security personnel by the entrance yawned sleepily, eyes struggling to stay on guard.

"Hey, isn't Mr. Norton leaving yet?" one of them asked in a hushed voice.

"Don't you know? Mr. Norton has been working overtime every day recently. He sleeps in the office every night," another security guard answered.

"It must be hard on him. Here he is, working so tirelessly, yet his wife had the audacity to go out with another man. I can only imagine how he feels."

"Watch what you say. Mrs. Norton loves Mr. Norton very much, and vice versa. Don't listen to all those baseless rumors."

Both security guards began gossiping by the company entrance.

Ever since news of Joan and Caiden shopping together spread in Norton Corporation, it had become a hot topic the employees discussed in their free time. Of course, they made sure to do it when Larry wasn't around.

A short distance away, Joan was carrying a paper bag in her hand. When she heard the two security guards' discussion, her expression turned slightly awkward.

Even the security guards know about this. How could he not misunderstand the situation?

He's probably too busy. That's why he hasn't had the time to confront me about it.

Or does he trust me that much? Joan bowed her head, her eyes gleaming with conflict.

After straightening her clothes, she resumed her stride.

"Mrs. Norton."

The security guards gave her a small bow in greeting.

"Thank you for your hard work." With that, Joan walked past them.

In the office, Larry kept massaging his temples, trying to keep himself awake, but he still ended up sprawled on the desk.

Joan entered his office without knocking and noticed that he had fallen asleep on his desk.

Look at how tired this man is. She picked up the blanket from the sofa and gently draped it over him.

Ding!

When Joan heard his phone ring on the sofa, she immediately went over, thinking of bringing it to Larry, but right before the screen went dark again, she saw something she shouldn't have.

It was a message from Jessica, and its content was thought-provoking.

I must've gotten it wrong. Larry would never betray me! Joan mentally reassured herself.

After placing the paper bag on the table, she glanced longingly at Larry but eventually turned to leave in the end.

Well before Larry woke up the next morning, there was already another person in his office.

No wonder he didn't answer any of my calls or reply to my messages. How could he have heard his phone ring from so far away? Jessica slowly picked up the phone from the sofa to look at it. I knew it. He didn't read any of my messages.

Right then, Larry pried his eyes open and grunted as he thumped his fist against his stiff shoulder.

"Oh, you're awake, Mr. Norton," Jessica teased.

Larry was completely caught off guard, but he immediately schooled his features into neutrality.

"Why are you here?" he questioned in a calm voice.

Why? To see you, of course. I've never fallen in love at first sight, but there's always a first for everything.

You should feel honored, Mr. Norton. Jessica smirked at the thought.

"Is there something you need from me?" Larry raised his head to level their gazes.

"Can't I come just because I want to? You seem to replace me annoying, Mr. Norton." Jessica sounded him out purposely, trying to push his buttons to get a reaction out of him.

Rather than replaceing her annoying, Larry merely didn't wish to see her. To be more precise, he didn't wish to see her so regularly.

Larry didn't mince his words. "If it's a work-related issue, we can sit down and have a proper discussion. If it's a private matter, however, I'm afraid I can't entertain you. I'm very busy right now."