The silence was killing Ste.
She began fiddling with her fingers.
On her way backst night, she thought about sending Matthew a gift as a token of gratitude.
She was unable to think of something he might need.
After all, the man had it all.
It had taken her a long time toe up with this.
The only thing hecked in his home were paintings to make it lively.
She thought it was a perfect gift, but now, Matthew’s silence was torture.
Perhaps he was just a big fan of minimalist decor.
Did she just poke a sore spot?
Just as anxiety was about to get the best of Ste, Matthew cleared his throat and spoke up.
“I’m satisfied with these paintings.
You can decide on the rest,” he said indifferently.
Phew! Ste finally resumed breathing.
This approval outside of work brought no less joy than his praises when she solved the PR crisis.
“Okay, Mr.
rk.
I’ll see to it right away,” she replied with a smile, bowed slightly, and then left the office.
Matthew leaned back in his chair and ced his hand on his chin.
He had mixed feelings.
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She looked like she hadn’t had enough sleep.
Did she stay uptest night just to choose these paintings?
Matthew pondered for a while.
Ten minutes after Ste left the CEO’s office, she received a message from him via thepany’s chat software.
“I have a few personal errands to run today, so I won’t be on seat.
You can go home early.
”
Ste jumped at the sight of this.
“Yes!”Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.
A day off was just what she needed.
Since she got to work this morning, she had yawned a hundred times, if not more.
Going home to sleep Like a baby was a good idea.
Ste replied with an OK, packed up her stuff, and left thepany.
Just a few minutes after Ste left, Matthew received a message from his grandfather, Waldo, ordering him toe back home.
Matthew rushed down without wasting time.
When he got in, he saw his grandfather and grandmother sitting in the living room with serious expressions.