Chapter 148

Howard Lowell smiled widely when she agreed.

He handed the phone back to Vivian Lowell and left the room.

Vivian held the phone, her fingers trembling slightly.

Her daughter had borne too much weight for her sake.

"Mom, it's getting late. You should rest." Anna Ross's worried voice came through the phone.

Though relieved her mother was safe for now, Anna's heart remained heavy.

She didn't know how to bring this up with Adrian Sinclair.

She wasn't confident she could persuade him to help.

Vivian offered a few gentle reminders before ending the call.

Anna let out a long sigh.

She wished she could be like an ostrich, burying her head in the sand when trouble came.

But reality never gave her a chance to escape.

No matter how difficult, she had to face each challenge one by one.

This was her fate.

She pulled up Adrian's number, her finger hovering over the call button.

She suddenly remembered the conversation she overheard during the day.

He was probably having dinner with Chloe Valentine right now.

She shouldn't disturb him.

Anna slowly put her phone down.

The branch company issue was internal corporate affairs.

Howard had never mentioned any details to her.

She didn't know what exactly went wrong.

But if headquarters was getting involved, it must be serious.

He must have done something he shouldn't have.

Thinking of this, she didn't want to help him anymore.

She was just an Executive Assistant. What right did she have to interfere?

The urge to retreat felt stronger than ever.

But reality always jolted her awake.

If she didn't help Howard, what would happen to her mother?

These thoughts tore at her nerves relentlessly.

Her head felt like it was about to explode.

Anna tossed her phone aside, deciding to take a shower to calm down.

Since it wasn't a good time to talk now, she would wait until work tomorrow to discuss it in person.

The hot water washed over her, easing her tense nerves slightly.

But when she lay in bed, sleep wouldn't come.

The thought of having to ask Adrian made her heart race.

She tossed and turned until dawn finally broke, managing only a fitful doze.

She woke up with dark circles under her eyes.

She applied layers of foundation, barely covering the traces.

She arrived early to wait at the company entrance.

As start time approached, there was still no sign of him.

Anna had no choice but to return to the office first.

Sitting at her desk, she worked restlessly.

Her palms were constantly damp with cold sweat.

After waiting a long time and still not seeing him, she couldn't help but go find Noah Watson.

"Noah, is Mr. Sinclair not coming to the office today?"

Noah glanced at her, slightly surprised.

"That's right. Mr. Sinclair has business to attend to today. He won't be in."