Chapter 1882

Kristen was about to walk away when she suddenly had an idea. She turned to Mavis and said, "Mavis, it's great to see you back. I've been meaning to tell you that Mr. Nicholls missed you a lot while you were away. He kept talking about how much he missed your coffee. The other assistant couldn't handle many tasks, and Mr. Nicholls's desk has been piling up with work. He always says things run smoother when you're here. A capable woman like you really takes a lot off his plate." Kristen was lying, speaking just loud enough so only they could hear. Mildred's expression softened slightly, and her hostility began to fade. Mavis remained silent, while Gabrielle looked visibly displeased. Kristen continued, "And Mr. Nicholls has been looking at pictures of the kids every day. He says they're his godchildren and wishes he had children like them. It's a shame Mavis doesn't understand how he feels." Mildred's eyes darkened again. Just before Kristen mentioned the kids, Mavis had a