Chapter 681

I frowned. "Mr. Linton, I might not be free for the next couple of days." Frederick probably didn't expect me to reject him so directly. There was a brief awkward pause on the other end of the line before he sighed. "Alright, then let's talk when you're free." After thinking for a moment, I added, "Mr. Linton, it's not that I don't want to have coffee with you. It's just… I'm not in a good mood right now, and I need some time to sort myself out." He let out a relieved sigh and, in a noticeably lightened tone, said, "Okay, I understand. But are you coming down with something?" "I'm fine physically. I just…" Sensing my hesitation, he quickly cut in, "As long as you're alright physically. Ms. York, have a good rest these few days, and we'll get in touch later." There was a certain awkwardness in his tone, as if he couldn't wait to end the conversation. I felt a pang of guilt and quickly changed the subject. "By the way, the charity gala is in five days." "Ms. York, are you not pla