Chapter 623

"Of course! I'm looking forward to you treating us to dinner, Ms. Crown," the young lady said boldly without beating around the bush. "Sure. Please let everyone know that I'll treat them to dinner at Seaview Restaurant tonight," I replied without hesitation, leaving her stunned. "Ms. Crown, I'll actually believe you." I nodded at the adorable woman. "I'm serious." "Yippee!" She happily ran off. I smiled to myself. Her few words had brightened the atmosphere in the office significantly. After putting down my bag, I looked around and headed to Xander's office. "Come in." Hearing his voice, I pushed the door open. Xander was deeply focused on writing something. He didn't even look up to see who had come in. As I walked over, I noticed a pile of documents, including those from my department, in front of him. It turned out that the calm I had experienced was thanks to this man taking on the burden for me. During the time I was away, he had been handling the department's affairs