Chapter 489: Self Invite
Seb was busy working when he received a call from the Reception. "Sir, Miss Emma is here. Should we send her?"
Seb frowned at the interruption. He’d already made it clear to Emma that she was not welcome without an appointment. And because of the increased rumours, he’d sent out a clear warning about spreading of rumours and gossip. Even though nothing had been said directly in matters of the discussions about him and Emma, his stance had been made clear.
Thankfully, this had curbed the spread of rumors, only for them to start different ones now. As far as the employees were concerned there was bad blood between him and Emma now because of these rumors. Though openly there were no discussion due to the threat, he knew people were curious. And if he refused to see her now, then things would only go south.
With a sigh, he rubbed his head and spoke into the phone, "Let her come up."
The person on the other end answered professionally while Seb sighed. He really did not need that at the moment. He needed to make it clear that the only relationship he shared with her was a professional one. That was what he needed to do to avoid her getting hurt again. Her being harmed because of him was not what he needed on his conscience.
As Seb leaned back in his chair, Emma entered his office with a cautious expression, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. Her posture was rigid and unusually careful. It seemed she too had realized that the tide had turned. The employees who were previously always greeting her cheerily were now probably being cautious and almost scurrying out of the way.
Inwardly he shrugged at the thought. She should not have let her company sspread such rumours. The only person his name should be officially ’linked’ to was Olivia.
"Seb," she greeted, her voice strained with tension.
"Emma," he replied evenly, gesturing for her to take a seat across from him.