Chapter 700

Rose, Alexander’s secretary, was growing impatient as she waited. Her boss remained calm, but she could not help asking, “Mr. Russell, why don’t I call Lily and ask about her current location?”

It should be easy for the company to look up the employee’s phone number. She would happily be the villain if her boss were unwilling to urge Lily.

Alexander replied calmly, “No need. Go outside to deal with it first. She’ll be here soon.”

Alexander had already made his point, so there was no use in her rushing. While her superior seemed calm under pressure, she was anxious despite only being a subordinate. Rose bit her lip, turned, and left.

Alexander finally pulled out his phone and looked at it, his eyes darkening.

When they parted ways, she claimed she needed time to gather "evidence." She added that it could take some time and she could be late, but she would be there eventually. Certainly, she would provide the press and the company with a satisfactory explanation.

He trusted her and