The next morning, Charis's car stopped on the street outside the Larson Group's building. She got out of the car and looked up at the magnificent building.
It had been three years since she had left Seacisco. Many things had changed. Towering buildings dotted the streets everywhere she looked.
The Larson Group was completely different from what it was three years ago. Back then, the three worked day and night in a small studio. Now, the Larson Group had turned into a magnificent enterprise with thousands of employees working tirelessly for them.
"Why are you reminiscing the past instead of going inside and seeing what your future looks like?" Charis turned around and saw Garrett. He pushed the golden-rimmed glasses up the bridge of his nose and smiled gently. "I know you change your plan and get back early. Gosh, you look so gorgeous now!"
"You used to say that I behave like a boy. Anyway, did you get my gift? God, you're a greedy man! Two bottles of La Romanee-Conti, huh?!" Charis joked, rolling her eyes.
The meeting seemed to bring back memories of the past. The two relived their teenage days.
However, Brandon wasn't with them now.
"Where is Brandon? How is he?" Charis asked as she followed Garrett into the company.
"You're a heartless woman, Charis. I know you're eager to meet him. You left without saying goodbye. I'm standing right before you right now, but you're asking about him. That's hurtful." Garrett frowned. He sounded jealous.
If Charis didn't know Garrett well, she would have misunderstood him. "Come on, Garrett. I know those beautiful girlfriends of yours have taken good care of you. Anyway, how is Brandon?" Brandon's mother had passed away when he was young, and no one took care of him.
"He is a free bird. After all, he is..." Garrett bit his lip, for he almost blurted out the truth.
He was aware of what had happened between Ethan and Charis. Therefore, he felt it would be better if Charis heard about Ethan's marriage from the man himself. Otherwise, it would only complicate things further, and Ethan would scold him again.
Garrett pouted, tilting his head toward the Larson Group's building. "You're going to meet him in a couple of minutes. Why are you still asking me about him? Go inside and see for yourself."
Charis smiled at him and walked into the building.
The conference room on the top floor of the Larson Group was packed with people. The room was tastefully decorated.
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