At that moment, a female secretary gently knocked on the door ida snapped out of her thoughts and said, âCome in The secretary pushed the door open and handed over a neatly prepared document. âMs. Gipson, hereâs the file you asked for.â
Ida nodded. âAlright, just put it hereâ
After completing her task, the secretary added, âThereâs one more thing. Ms. Gipson, Byran Howard is here to see you again. Should I let him in?â
Ida pinched her eyebrows at the mention of Byronâs name. âLet him in â
If she left him waiting outside, he wouldnât go home but instead would wander around her office door, which would be even worse if other employees saw it âGot it!â The secretary replied and left.
Shortly after, Byran strode in and unabashedly sat in the chair in front of Idaâs desk. Ida, itâs almost lunchtime. Shall we go for lunch together?â
Ida looked at him expressionlessly. âI never said I was going to have lunch with you.â
Byran retorted âI want to have lunch with you!â
Ida coolly raised her eyebrows. âAre you ordering me?â
Byron frowned, his tone noticeably weaker. âI specifically came over during lunchtime today since I only have such a short time to see you. You really donât want to have lunch with me?â
Ida responded. I donât have time, eat by yourself Byran stood up, indignantly walked over to Ida, and propped his hands on both sides of Idaâs chair, trapping her in the middle Although he was young, he was tall and looked down at her from a considerable height itâs just lunch; it wonât take up too much of your time! Ida, donât force me to kneel down and beg you!â
His angry but soft-spoken words caused fda, who didnât want to deal with him, to laugh. Do you want to have lunch? Or do you want to eat me?â
Byran blushed a little as his eyes flickered with embarrassment 1 of course want both⦠but I also know that you ll at most have lunch with me. You wonât let me do anything elseâ
Ida tapped his head with the file in her hand. âGood that you know!â
Byran blinked. âSo youâre agreeing to have lunch with me?â
Ida helplessly nodded. âIâm also hungry, letâs get back to work after lunchâ
Byran leaned over happily and lightly kissed Ida on the cheek. I knew you wouldnât reject me!â
Ida was stunned, then coldly pushed him away and stood up. âItâs just lunch, donât act like a punk! Letâs go!â
Byran scratched his head and followed Ida out of her office Idaâs office was very close to Chaseâs. As they left, they saw Chase standing at the door of his office, staring at the empty secretary seat.
That seat used to belong to Belinda, but she hadnât been to work for a long time.
Ida walked over and waved her hand in front of Chase. âWhat are you thinking about? Want to join us for lunch?â
Chase snapped out of his thoughts. He looked at Ida, then at Byran following her, shook his head, and laughed, âNo thanks! Iâll get lunch later myself. You guys enjoy your date!â
Ida gave him a glare. âIf youâre not eating, then fine! Stop talking nonsense!*
With that, she led Byran towards the elevator.
Chase took another deep look at the empty secretary seat, then turned and went back into his office.