Trick?
Shirley naturally realized it was a sham, but what she didn't expect was that Garrick would admit it so frankly and even apologize for it.
But why?
Seeing Shirley say nothing, Garrick continued, "This is a family matter, so it's never disclosed to outsiders. I won't be telling you about this either if it isn't that I owe you an explanation. Hmm…" He began sounding hesitant. "How about this? We'll meet when you're available so I can explain it to you in person."
Never had Shirley expected the CEO of Cyberten to humble himself before her, and it would be on her now if she continued to snub him. After all, Garrick made it clear that he wanted to apologize to her in person, so he might have had a good reason for his actions.
"I'll meet you in an hour where we had coffee last time."
Since she had said that she was occupied, it'd be evident she was lying if she agreed to meet him right away. Thus, she could only push the rendezvous an hour later.
"Alright, I'll see you there." Garrick hung up at that.
Then, while Shirley was spacing out as she sat on her chair, her phone, which she left on the desk, buzzed.
She picked it up in response and found a missed call from Skyer—the call had ended after ringing for a couple of seconds.
What is he trying to do?
Then, all that had happened the night before came to her, and she blushed involuntarily. At that, she chucked her phone aside without replying.
An hour later, she turned up for the rendezvous and found Garrick sitting by the window once she entered the cafe.
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