Yay! I've finally gotten him to agree to it! Jessica then happily left Larry's office.
Meanwhile, Caspian, who was outside the office, was puzzled when he saw her elated
expression. Has she gotten a boon from Larry or something again? He gazed at her disappearing back in mystification.
"You asked for me, Larry?" Caspian blurted the moment he pushed open the office door.
"Yup. Starting tomorrow, you don't have to come to work. I'm giving you a week off, so spend it with Jessica," Larry said solemnly.
Huh? What's this? Why is he suddenly giving me time off? Don't tell me Jessica said something or other to him?
"No, it's fine, Larry. I'm not tired," Caspian declined tactfully.
I can't simply leave Norton Corporation when things have just calmed down. Who knows whether Jake Wilson and Della Duff will cause trouble again?
"Why, are you not going to listen to me? You're not allowed to come to work tomorrow onward, or you don't have to come to work anymore." Larry's voice was extremely austere.
Upon seeing his resolute expression, Caspian didn't argue further. Instead, he slowly left the office.
Raising his head, Larry stared at his retreating back. Out of the blue, a sliver of envy crept into him.
Ah, since Jessica and Caspian got together, nothing ever happened to impede their relationship. Theyd been lovey-dovey and affectionate with each other, drawing the envy of others. Once, I had such a relationship as well, but everything is different now. Fortunately, Joan has returned to my side, so that's enough for me. Ring, ring!
"When are you planning to depart, Larry?" Fred sounded extremely serious.
That was an awkward question, for Larry had just given Caspian time off. It went without saying that Jessica wouldn't be in the office as well these few days, so what would become of the company if he were to go abroad?
"Is the matter over there truly that urgent, Mr. Duff?" he asked, cutting straight to the chase.
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