Our Billion-Worth Twins by Velvet Antler
Chapter 341

Chapter 341 Why else would Catelyn remain in the office to work overtime?

Even if she did not have enough time to compare the data, she could have taken them home to analyze. The only thing she could take away from the situation was that the data analysis had been saved and that she would not have to start over again the next day.

Cedrick looked at her intently before calling Charles. Though the power went out, Cedrick's phone was fully charged, and he managed to reach Charles shortly after.

It was late at night, and Charles had not been expecting a phone call from Cedrick, so there was a drawl to his voice. "Hello? Master Cedrick?"

Cedrick cut to the chase and asked, "Who was the one who notified everyone about the upgrade in the office's security system?"

"It may have been the admin department. I haven't paid much attention to that." Charles slowly began to snap out from his drowsy state. It was a quiet night, and even though Cedrick's phone was not on speaker, Catelyn could hear faint shuffles which sounded like Charles was getting out of bed.

Both Charles and Cedrick remained quiet for two seconds when Charles realized that something was wrong. "Master Cedrick, what happened?" he asked hastily. "I'm stuck in the office right now. All the electronic locks have been shut down and are pending for upgrade, so I can't get out," he answered. "I'm with Catelyn." Charles sobered up at this. "What? I'll contact the security team to let you out right away!"

Silence fell in the room.

Because of the power outage, there was no heater in the empty room, and it grew colder and colder by the minute. Catelyn began to shiver due to the cold, especially with the thin shirt she was wearing All of a sudden, something weighed down on her shoulders. She glanced at the black suit jacket on her shoulder and gazed up.

Cedrick had removed his jacket and given it to her before pulling her into his arms. "You won't be cold if I hold you."

Catelyn glanced up at him in awe.

She had not mentioned that she was cold, yet he had given her his jacket and warmed her up when she needed it most. She had not mentioned that she was afraid of the dark, yet he provided a shoulder for her to lean on in the dark.

She felt...touched. Was it because it had been too long since someone took care of her?

"Do you still have the cross you wore this morning?" she whispered. She was not afraid of the dark, of course, but she was terrified of the things that lurked in the darkness.

Cedrick hummed in response.

"Can I...borrow it for a second? I heard that a cross repels evil spirits."

Cedrick fell silent at this.

Mistaking his silence as concern that she would break it, she muttered, "Relax, I'll take care of it and make sure that I don't break it. I'll give it back tomorrow. I just had this weird feeling when I went to close the window. Aren't you getting chills down your spine? Like someone is blowing air at the back of your neck?" "Superstitions," scoffed Cedrick but retrieved his cross from a small pouch regardless.

He placed the cross on her palm and wrapped her hands tightly with his own. "Keep it safe. You can't afford to lose it."

Catelyn smirked at her. "It's just a silver cross." Cedrick tightened his grip around her waist abruptly. 'Catelyn Clark, do not betray my trust in you."