Lose Us 29
Afraid Gregory might refuse, she pressed her palms together, murmuring a desperate, “Please, please.” Gregory sighed, resigned. “Fine, I’ll drop it off. You head back.” It was as if she’d just been handed a royal pardon. The secretary all but bolted, her heels clattering down the hallway as she scurried away before Gregory could change his mind. Gregory could only shake his head at the whole ordeal. Turning to the office door, he raised his hand to knock, but Soren’s earlier instructions echoed in his mind. Soren had been clear: anything related to the Whitmore family was his call, and his alone. After a moment’s hesitation, Gregory decided it was best not to risk angering Mr. Fawkes again. He lowered his hand and quietly walked away. The Whitmore Residence. “Really? The Fawkes family confirmed their investment?” Winston, who’d been lounging on the sofa, shot up with delight the moment he heard the news. He could hardly contain his excitement. “That’s fantastic, thank you! Please thank Mr. Fawkes for me too. With this, the Whitmore family’s project is sure to succeed–we won’t let Mr. Fawkes down again.” After expressing his gratitude several more times, Winston waited, grinning, for the other person to hang up. The commotion brought Hazel downstairs in her pajamas. The moment Winston saw her, he hurried over, swept her up in his arms, and spun her around and around, ignoring her startled squeal. “We did it, darling!” he laughed breathlessly. “How did I end up…