“Okay, boss! It’s not a problem. I promise to have everything cleaned up immediately!”
Nathan nodded and said in a hushed tone, “Don’t mention that I said it. You know what I’m talking about?”
“Got it! I won’t breathe a word to her!”
After a few minutes, Sonny had cleaned up the floor of the CEO’s office and quietly went back to his own office.
He immediately grabbed his phone and dialed Lucinda’s number.
Immediately she picked up the call, he began to sob dramatically.
“Miss Simmons! Boss is angry and taking his anger out on me! He even wants to deduct my salary! You have to come to my aid!”
Lucinda was startled by Sonny’s fake cry.
It was difficult to imagine a burly man over six feet tall resort to play pitiful. How unsettling would that be!
She cleared her throat lightly to ease the awkwardness.
“Alright, I’ll talk to him and make sure you still receive your bonus. But have you done what I told you?”
Sonny wailed even louder.
“Yes, I have! But he wasn’t willing to listen. He said he wants you to give in first this time around. How about… You concede this time?”
Concede?
Lucinda had no idea what to do.
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“How? Nathan hasn’t said a word to me in two whole days. I’ve given him countless chances, but he’s still acting like this!”
Sonny was at a loss for words.
These two lovebirds were actually seeking advice from him, an old bachelor.
What a predicament he was in!
The more Lucinda dwelled on it, the more her anger grew. All she could think about was Nathan’s cold demeanor over the past couple of days. He had just started recovering a bit, but now he was giving her the cold shoulder.
That man was so stubborn!
“Forget it. Let him be. If he wants to continue this cold war, I’m fine with it!”
Immediately she finished speaking, she was about to end the call.
Sonny quickly intervened, “Wait, Miss Simmons! Please don’t hang up.