Sir, Madam Dispeared Again After Divorce! novel Chapter 1055

Although Hunter couldn't see, he could imagine Sydney's cheerful smile on the other end of the phone. "I accept your congratulations. You have my word. When I get promoted, I'll return and back you up."

He thumped his chest with a resounding thud.

Sydney could hear it clearly through the phone, and her heart trembled along with it.

'Is this guy trying to break his sternum?'

"Thank you for your kindness," Sydney hurried to say, hoping to stop Hunter from pounding his chest like that.

Hunter stopped as expected and turned toward his assistant, who was standing by. "We don't need such politeness between friends. Well, the connection is bad. When I come back, how about we get together for a meal?"

"Sure!" Sydney agreed readily.

The call ended, and Sydney put down the phone.

She looked at the screen with a smile and shook her head.

Across from her, Sean asked, "Was it Mr. Cohen?"

"Yeah," Sydney nodded, saying, "He learned about the rumor online and asked about my situation."

"Mr. Cohen is really a good man," Sean said, rubbing her chin.

Sydney smiled in agreement. "Yes, he is. By the way, what were you trying to say?"

Sean's lips parted as she was going to resume the former topic.

But the door to the office was pushed open.

And Sean's words were caught in her throat.

She felt helpless.

'Is it fate?'

Not only she, but Sydney was also speechless and amused.

But their amusement was short-lived because outside the office door came Luke's voice. "Syd."

Sean's face paled, and her pupils contracted. She gave Sydney a pleading look. "Ms. Raines..."

Sydney was equally nervous.

Luke's sudden visit took both of them by surprise.

Now it was too late for Sean to hide in her lounge.

Luke had walked in.

Sean heard the footsteps behind her, and her face grew paler by the second. Her body trembled and her head lowered toward her chest.

Her fear for Luke was plain to see.

In fact, she was feeling more guilt than fear.

She didn't want him to find out about her pregnancy.

That was the main reason she had been avoiding him.

Sydney saw Sean's anxious look before turning to look at the approaching man. The meeting was inevitable, and she sighed inwardly.

Now they could only play it by ear.

It would be fine as long as Luke didn't find out the truth.

At that, Sydney cleared her throat and winked at Sean when the latter looked up.

It was a signal for Sean to pull herself together and not appear so nervous.

Or else, it would only raise Luke's suspicion.

Receiving the signal, Sean realized her improper state. After giving Sydney a grateful look, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath to calm down.

She needed to adjust her mood and conceal her panic.

Clenching her hands into fists, she managed to sort out her thoughts and appear as composed as usual.

She was a professionally trained secretary and knew how to regulate herself.

Sydney finally put her mind at ease.