Chapter 51

Cassandra glanced back at Ryan, still trying to figure out what was going on in his head. But now that her anger had cooled, reason crept back in. He was her boss, after all. Was her attitude just now a little too harsh? What if he suddenly decided to fire her on a whim? She figured she had to swallow her pride and play it safe, since she was still working here. "Mr. Scott, I was a bit blunt just now. I didn't mean anything by it. I just really don't want to work overtime. It's just one of those adult meltdown moments, you know? Hope you understand." Ryan let out a dry laugh. "Cassandra, you really don't remember?" "Remember what?" Ryan leaned back with his hands on the bed, tilting his head lazily as he looked at her. "Never mind. If you don't remember, forget it. Go on." Cassandra walked out, baffled. While waiting for the elevator, she bumped into Janice coming out. Janice's face lit up. "Hey, Cassandra! Are you here to see Ryan?" "Technically, he called me up." Janice grin