Chapter 1268

Before stepping into Bruce's office, Ernest paused and glanced back at me with a meaningful gaze. I quickly pulled my hand back and stood up from the couch, ignoring the pastries John was handing to me. Instead, I shoved past him and headed straight for Bruce's office. Ernest's look was a clear reminder for me to seize the opportunity to talk to Bruce. John panicked. He quickly stopped me and tried to persuade me to stay. "Ms. Fisher, please wait! Don't go in just yet. Mr. Harold is in the middle of an important meeting—" I cut him off coldly. "Mr. Zeigler, do you really think I'm that stupid? Is he really in the middle of something important?" If Bruce was really caught up with that, then how could Ernest just stroll into his office without any problem? John had been blocking me from the start. It was obvious that Bruce wasn't in a meeting with any important guests. He was just stalling on purpose so he wouldn't have to face me. With a worried expression, John said seriously, "Y