Chapter 688

"Miss Jade, about the compensation..." Rita regretted asking for too little and was about to discuss a higher amount with Jade when Jade’s phone rang. She motioned for Rita to sit down, then took the call outside.

The door closed with a thud, leaving Rita alone in the spacious and bright office. Her heart skipped a beat. Could Jade be planning to run? But looking around at the high-end decor, she dismissed the idea as impossible.

She had downed a pot of coffee, yet Jade hadn't returned.

Rita started to feel restless. What kind of phone call lasted half an hour?

Rising to her feet, she stepped outside to check if Jade was still there. To her surprise, two tall, burly security guards were standing by the door. Politely, they guided her back inside.

"Apologies, Miss Severin asked you to wait here."

Although puzzled, Rita reasoned that Jade might have some important business to attend to and didn't mind too much.

Someone came in with another pot of coffee, the same high quality as b