Chapter 168

Vivian Bennett stared blankly at Liam Sullivan's retreating figure.

Her mind struggled to process the situation.

The big boss had actually requested leave for her in advance?

A half-day sick leave!

She had been nervous for nothing.

Wait.

The big boss personally requested leave for her?

Vivian's eyes widened suddenly.

It was too late to object now.

The leave request had already been approved.

Now she had to go to the CEO's office and be alone with him.

Her earlier relief vanished instantly.

Vivian had no choice but to follow resignedly.

The elevator ascended slowly to the top floor.

"Sit."

Liam gestured toward the sofa.

He walked straight to his desk.

Picked up the internal phone and dialed a number.

Ryan Johnson soon entered.

He visibly started when he saw Vivian.

Vivian was about to greet him.

But Ryan quickly averted his gaze.

As if she were some dangerous person.

Ryan didn't dare act too familiar with Vivian in front of the boss.

He hurried to the desk.

Handed over the documents that needed signing.

He thought to himself: It's rare for the boss to be this late.

But he understood the moment he saw Vivian.

Vivian was puzzled by Ryan's avoidance.

Her social standing wasn't that bad, was it?

Ryan finished his report and left immediately.

He gave her a meaningful look before going.

That look made Vivian inexplicably uneasy.

Liam was already immersed in his work.

"May I ask when I can return to the PR department?" Vivian mustered her courage to speak.

She couldn't stay in the CEO's office forever.

Liam slowly looked up.

"You still want to go back?" His voice was low.

"What?" Vivian was confused.

Liam's gaze was profound. "Was Mr. Richardson's lesson not enough?"

Hearing that name, Vivian trembled.

Fear flashed in her eyes.

She nodded and then shook her head.

She naturally wanted to avoid such clients.

But as an employee, did she have the right to choose clients?