<b>176 </b>Has <b>the bond </b><b>grown </b><b>so </b><b>deep </b><b>after </b><b>just </b><b>a </b>few days <b>apart</b><b>? </b>
The next day.
+5 coins
Menu
After the call yesterday, Scarlett fell asleep right away.
Having been resting at home for a few days, she had been sleeping a lot, <i>so </i>she <i>woke </i>up particrly early
today.
Just then, her phone rang. It was Ethan calling.
Scarlett nced at it and answered, “Hello.”
“Hey, Scarlett, are you awake? Hope I’m not bothering you?” Ethan asked.
“What do you think?” Scarlett replied.
Ethan chuckled, “When are youing back to work?”
“Is there something up?”
Ethanughed sheepishly, “Well, there is something…”
“Spill it!”
“Thepany recently took on a project, and East and I are in charge. We’ve finished the prototype, but the
client isn’t quite satisfied. We feel like something’s missing, but we can’t pinpoint it. We were hoping to get
your input…”
Scarlett thought for a moment and said, “Got it. I’lle over in a bit.”
“You’reing?”
18.9%
VIP Ad–Free >
10:05 @
<Chapter 176 Has the bond grown so deep after just a few days apart?
+5 coins
= Menu
“Yeah!”
“But you’re still recovering. We cane to you!”
“No need, I’m feeling much better. Staying home is boring, so I’ll head over!”
“Great, we’ll be waiting for you!”
Ethan’s voice was full of excitement.
After hanging up, Scarlett got up, picked out an outfit, and put on some light makeup before getting ready to
leave.
In the living room, Alex was tidying up.
Seeing Scarlett looking all set to go, Alex asked, “Scarlett, are you heading out?”
“Yeah, just going to the office for a bit.”
Alex frowned, looking at her with concern, “But your injury…”
Scarlett smiled at him, “I’m almost healed, don’t worry. Besides, staying home every day is driving me crazy. I
need a change of scenery.”
Alex listened and nodded, “Alright then.”
“Where’s Grandpa?”
“He went out to buy groceries, should be back soon!”
“Let him know I’ll be back soon, so he doesn’t worry.”
18.9%
10:05
VIP Ad–Free >
< Chapter 176 Has the bond grown so deep after just a few days apart?
Alex nodded, “Will do.”
+5 coins
Menu
At Rising Sun Tech.
As soon as Scarlett walked in, everyone around her gathered like she was a rare sight. The previously dull
morning atmosphere instantly lit up.
“Scarlett, you’re finally back!”
“Scarlett, how are you feeling? Better now?”
“Scarlett, you have no idea how bored we’ve been without you at the office!”
Scarlett felt a bit overwhelmed by everyone’s warm wee, but it was a nice, almost magical feeling.
Just then, Ethan, who had been looking worried at his desk, jumped up when he heard Scarlett was back and
rushed out to see her. He practicallyunched himself at her.
“Scarlett, you’re finally back!”
But before he could reach her, East grabbed him by the cor.
East looked at Scarlett, “Boss, what are you doing back? Are you feeling better?”
“Uh…” Scarlett was about to respond when she noticed Ethan frantically signaling her with his eyes.
East turned to him, “You’re the one who made the call?”
Ethan knew he couldn’t hide it anymore and chuckled, “I just called Ms. Adler to check in, didn’t expect her to
be so loyal ande back…”
18.9%
VIP Ad–Free >
10:05
< Chapter 176 Has the bond grown so deep after just a few days apart?
+5 coins
Menu
East looked at him with a stern expression, then turned to Scarlett, “Boss, we can handle the work. You’re
still recovering…”
“I’m fine now!” Scarlett replied, looking at him.
“But…”
“Don’t worry, I’m not going to sacrifice myself for loyalty. I value my life!” Scarlett assured him.
East seemed a bit convinced.
“Exactly, Ms. Adler is already here. We can’t just send her away without letting her in. It’s been a while since
she had our cafeteria food, right? Today’s on me! Eat as much as you want!”
Scarlett smiled at him, “I won’t hold back!”
*Absolutely, no backing out today!” Ethan said, patting his chest confidently.
Scarlett chuckled.
“Come on, let’s head inside!” Ethan said enthusiastically, like he was weing a guest, as he led Scarlett in.
Scarlett suddenly remembered something and turned to the young receptionist. “Oh, I ordered a hundred breakfasts. They might be delivered to the front desk soon. Could you please distribute them to everyone?”
The people who had just been fussing over Scarlett widened their eyes in surprise.
She was pulling out the big guns right after returning?
“Isn’t that too much?” they asked, all talking at once.
“I was in the hospital, and you sent some folks to visit me. I’m really grateful for that. Today’s breakfast is
18.9%
VIP Ad–Free >
10:06
<Chapter 176 Has the bond grown so deep after just a few days apart?
just a small token of my appreciation.”
“Well, thank you, Ms. Adler!”
“Thanks a lot!” With that, Scarlett, Ethan, and East headed inside.
+5 coins
<b>48 </b>
Menu
They had a small meeting room for discussing projects, which could fit about a dozen people.
At that moment, Brent was inside, looking like he was about to pull his hair out.
As they entered, they heard Brent mumbling, “I can’t take this anymore. If this keeps up, the project will fail,
and I’ll drop dead. I just can’t figure it out!”
Scarlett nced at Brent, then at East and Ethan.
Ethan Underwood’s face fell immediately. “Ms. Adler, it really wasn’t me who called you. We’re just out of
options. You see, our colleague here…”
It was then that Scarlett Adler noticed all three men were sporting scruffy beards, though Brent Carter’s
appearance was a bit more… colorful.
She walked over and took a seat.
Brent nced up at Scarlett, then returned his focus to theputer.
A few secondster, he looked up again, his gaze vacant.
“Is that… Ms. Adler? Am I hallucinating?”
“Am I on the brink of burnout?”
He mumbled to himself, “No, no, why am I seeing Ms. Adler in my hallucinations? This isn’t right…” He shook
18.9%
VIP Ad–Free >
10:06
<Chapter 176 Has the bond grown so deep after just a few days apart?
+5 coins
Menu
his head, standing up to leave, but froze again when he saw East Hayes and Ethan.
He blinked, looking dazed and confused. “I can’t do this. I’m seeing things. I saw Ms. Adler. If this keeps up,
I’m done for.”
At this point, Ethan turned to Scarlett. “Ms. Adler, do you see now why I had <i>to </i>call <i>you</i>?”
Scarlett nodded, indicating she understoodpletely.
Hearing Ethan’s words, Brent paused, as if something clicked. He turned to look at Scarlett.
“So, you’re not a hallucination? Ms. Adler really came back?” he asked, his voice trembling.
Scarlett offered a polite smile.
Just as Ethan was about to say something, Brent walked straight over to her, his gaze intense.
Before Scarlett could speak, Brent suddenly dropped to his knees beside her, bursting into tears. “Ms. Adler,
you’re finally back. If you hadn’te back, I would’ve been done for…”
Scarlett was speechless.
Had their bond really grown this strong in just a few days apart?
< Pregnant with Ex’s Babies