Chapter 187: Augustine’s doubts and fear
After a long meeting, Augustine finally stepped out of the conference room, exhaustion shadowing his sharp features until his eyes landed on a message from Anne.
’I’m going to the hospital. Papa is awake.’
In an instant, his entire expression shifted. A smile tugged at his lips, lighting up his face.
Gustave, walking beside him, did a double-take. He wasn’t used to seeing that kind of expression on his boss. "You are smiling," he remarked, raising an eyebrow in surprise.
Augustine paused and glanced at him. "Anne’s father is awake after three years." Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Send some flowers and a basket of fruits. Wish him a speedy recovery."
"Yes, sir." Gustave gave a respectful nod and swiftly walked off to carry out the order.
As Augustine headed toward his office, he began dialing Anne’s number. Just then, he caught sight of someone waiting near his office door, and his expression darkened.
It was Megan.
She spotted him, too, and her face lit up. "Augustine!" she called out cheerfully, hurrying toward him. Before he could react, she reached out, attempting to take his hand.
He quickly stepped back, slipping both hands into the pockets with a cool detachment. "You shouldn’t be here without notifying my secretary," he said flatly.
Megan’s smile faltered. "I know, but it was important. I needed to discuss the project. When I came here, your secretary left in a rush. I asked her where she was going, but she didn’t say a word. Just ignored me." She hesitated, then added with a meaningful look, "I saw Denis calling her."