Chapter 357

"Mr. Fields!" Assistant Yang nearly jumped out of his skin, standing up ramrod straight next to Lauren like a student caught goofing off by the principal. Oliver didn't even look at him, barely spared a glance before his eyes fell on Lauren, who was still seated like she hadn't a care in the world. Compared to the flustered assistant, she looked way too calm. She didn't bother standing either—just slowly swung her chair around to face Oliver with a grin. "Little Yang had a couple of work questions and stopped by to ask. Thought he'd drop off the files for you too. That's all." Yang quickly caught on and nodded like a bobblehead. "Exactly, yeah! I was just asking Lauren a few things—nothing off-topic—and figured I'd hand you the documents while I was at it." He clutched the folder a little tighter as if that could prove his innocence. But Oliver hadn't even been annoyed about the chatting. He looked over the two of them, eyes unreadable. After a beat, he finally spoke. "Lauren, come in.