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    “Mr. Andres Garrett, this way!” A voice suddenly announced, cutting through the tense atmosphere.


    Andres Garrett! The name resonated with an unusual familiarity in Rachel’s mind.


    As she lifted her gaze upward, her pupils immediately captured the reflection of Andres’s handsome, elegantlyposed face.


    Rachel sighed. What a strange twist of fate to meet Andres here.


    Elwood Craig, the director, surveyed the office disarray, struggling to stayposed. His expression turned cold as he inquired sternly, “What happened here?”


    He had been excited to host Andres from Synergy Group today but was now mortified by the untimely debacle unfolding before their esteemed visitor.


    Right after Elwood spoke, he recognized Holden among the crowd. Despite being a board member who rarely visited, Holden wielded considerable influence due to his shareholding.


    With due deference, Elwood approached him. “Good day, Mr. Ellsworth. To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?”


    “Is my presence a problem?” Holden retorted, pointing towards Rachel. “She has caused an offense. It’s perfect timing for you to call HR and dismiss her.”


    Elwood responded with a polite smile, “Mr. Ellsworth, she doesn’t work under my supervision. Ourpany’s policies restrict me from terminating employees outside my department.”


    “Is that so? Well, if you can’t handle it, then I suppose I must…” Holden’s rant was cut short by a firm, authoritative voice.


    “It’s widely acknowledged that the White Group runs a tight ship. I’m surprised to see a board member trying to terminate employees on a whim. Does yourpany always operate like this?”


    “Who might you be?” Holden asked, visibly irritated by the interruption.


    Elwood exined, “Mr. Ellsworth, allow me to introduce Mr. Andres Garrett from Synergy Group.”


    Upon hearing the reference to Synergy Group, Holden’s demeanor softened.


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    Andres ignored Holden and approached Rachel directly.


    “Are you able to stand?” Andres asked gently, offering his hand.


    Rachel epted his assistance with a nod.


    Andres helped her to her feet with a strong, steady pull.


    His pull was so forceful that Rachel, unsteady on her feet, leaned into him inadvertently.


    He caught her in time to prevent a fall.


    “Thank you, Mr. Garrett.” Rachel expressed her gratitude, surprised to encounter him in such a setting.


    They had onlymunicated online since she joined the Synergy Group project. Rachel thought he was based in Amberfield.


    “Why do you have blood on your face?” Andres inquired, his voice deepening as he noticed the injury.


    If he had seen the wound from a better angle, he would have stepped in sooner.


    “I ran into something by ident.”


    “Are you feeling dizzy, or is there any other difort?” His soothing voice was a perfectplement to his looks.


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