Chapter 1452: And the struggle continues
Just when Teddy, Shawn, and Hayley thought no one else would come, they were wrong. One hour after Slater’s arrival and short meltdown, all three of them returned to the CEO’s department. This time, Yugi and Wild were with them—though it was clear one of them was just here to watch the drama unfold.
"See? She’s not here," Patricia frowned, standing on the side with the other three as these people checked the department. "We’re not lying, okay?"
Slater scowled. "Her car is literally in the parking lot."
"She probably used her motorbike," said Teddy, only for Atlas to cut in quickly.
"It’s also there," Atlas’s sharp eyes landed on Teddy. "It’s bold of you to think we didn’t check that beforehand."
Teddy kept his mouth shut, his eyes drifting to Patricia. The latter was clearly not happy, frowning for everyone to see. Well, one would be very unhappy with Yugi and Hugo checking every corner of their department. It felt like they were being raided, but Teddy knew that wasn’t what Patricia was frowning about.
That frown... was part of the act.
With that, Teddy poked Shawn with his elbow. The latter flinched a little, casting Teddy a look, only to see him raise his brows as if to give him a cue.
"Ahem!" Shawn cleared his throat before he huffed. ’It’s alright. I’ve practiced for the past hour. It’s alright.’
Knowing it was part of his job to "protect" his boss, Shawn mustered all his courage to step forward. "Good sirs, with all due respect, this is the CEO’s department. I know you all have business to discuss with our boss. However, you are disrupting our work right now."
"We are trying to work here. And even if we’re new hires, this is a crucial time for us to prove ourselves to our boss as soon as possible," Hayley added, stepping forward and carefully avoiding Slater’s gaze so she could focus on the job at hand. "So, please, if you may, our boss is not here. Do not make us call security."
Teddy and Patricia arched a brow at each other, watching the two stand up against Penny’s brothers—even though Yugi and Wild were clearly helping them. Hayley and Shawn were tasked with staying in the office and handling all affairs there. Patricia and Teddy would assist them, but their main role was to accompany Penny wherever she went.