Sean was just Brandon's assistant who arranged matters that weren't work-related. How could he possibly know what was going on in the company?
"I really have no idea, Mrs. Larson. I wasn't there with them. Besides, I'm just his assistant. I don't dare to ask Mr. Larson any questions regarding that." Flustered, Sean scratched the back of his head.
Unable to sit still any longer, Janet lifted the blanket and got out of bed. "Since you don't know, I'll ask him myself."
Johanna hurried to stand in front of Janet. "The doctor didn't say that you can leave the hospital yet. Don't worry. Why don't you try calling Brandon first?"
Janet bit her lip anxiously and practically snatched the phone from Johanna's hands. She dialed Brandon's number and held her breath.
Seconds passed.
The phone kept ringing for what felt like an eternity, but no one answered it.
"He didn't even pick up."
Tears welled up in Janet's eyes. She was growing restless. Now, she was sure that something terrible had happened to Brandon. Otherwise, he would never have treated her like this!
Holding back her tears, Janet gritted her teeth and said firmly, "I'm going back to Seacisco now. Dad, Mom, please understand. I have to find out what happened to my husband."
Seeing the fierce determination in her eyes, the Whites didn't have the heart to stop her anymore.
After packing up her things, Beal draped a coat over Janet's shoulders and said resolutely, "We're coming with you. Brandon didn't visit you in the hospital. He didn't even answer our calls. We deserve an explanation!"
Brandon's behavior was indeed too strange. They couldn't let things go on like this.
Together, the family of three headed to Seacisco.
The Larson Group's building stood in the center of the business district, standing so tall it nearly pierced the sky. It was the dream of countless young people to have the privilege of working in such a prestigious company.
Janet and her parents walked straight into the Larson Group building. Just as they were about to enter the elevator, a security guard stopped them. The security guard held an electric baton in his hand and asked warily, "Excuse me, miss, but are you an employee of Larson Group? You can't just come in like that."
Janet looked at the security guard and said matter-of-factly, "I'm Brandon Larson's wife."
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