Chapter 36

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Grace gazed at the mountain of work awaiting her on the desk and sighed heavily. It had been two long months since Noah embarked on his soon-to-be-back trip, one from which he hadn’t returned yet.

Mrs. Hail on the other hand, had left for Chicago a month ago, promising to keep in touch always.

With her departure, the house went back to its empty demeanor. James was nowhere to be seen in his usual spot at the office, which was to be expected since he was with Noah.

But she couldn’t help but wonder what his mother had said to him that made him disappear so suddenly.

Over the next few months, things continued as they were, with her working tirelessly without a break. However, Grace did notice a few changes in her position and salary.

She didn't know if it was because the CEO and his secretary were nowhere to be found, but the entire office started looking up to her for every decision that needed to be made.

This was strange to her. She still prepared the meeting briefings as usual,