Chapter 1160

When I saw the woman, I was stunned before I recognized her. "Mrs. Irvin?" She had messaged me yesterday inviting me to dinner tonight, but I had already replied, saying that I had prior plans and wouldn't be able to make it. I assumed she had seen my reply since she didn't respond, but I hadn't expected her to show up at my company. "Ms. Fisher, may I borrow half an hour of your time to talk?" Gabrielle asked, her expression and tone pleading. She no longer mentioned dinner but instead asked for half an hour from me, which left me in a difficult position. I had no choice but to agree. Since it was only half an hour, I took her to the cafe in the company building. I planned to go to bed early tonight, so I didn't order coffee like she did and only went for a glass of water. "What would you like to talk about, Mrs. Irvin?" I took the initiative and asked. Gabrielle was a very gentle and elegant woman. She always spoke with a slight smile that made her seem approachable. Her slend