Chapter 252

"Twenty-four years." Louise tilted her head, staring at the man who had vanished for that long. Why come back now, right after Samuel passed away? Something about it just didn't sit right with her. She couldn't put a finger on it yet, but there was definitely a piece missing from the puzzle. Since she couldn't make sense of it for now, she decided to push everything aside and focus on the paperwork. "Ms. Bennett, here's the new proposal." Lucy knocked and stepped into the room, flashing a brief smile at Ian before handing the document to Louise. Last year had been rough for the company, and the anniversary event had to be shelved after Samuel's death. Lately, Louise had been thinking it was time to revive the plan and give the event the attention it deserved. "Ian, give us a minute." Louise spoke while already reaching for the proposal in Lucy's hands. Empty-handed, Ian walked out of the office. The gaze from nearby employees didn't go unnoticed, but she forced herself to shake off the