Chapter 313

On the other end, Julian heard some strange noises during his call with Evelyn. He held his breath, stayed silent, just listening. Then suddenly, there was a burst of static from the phone. And just like that, the call cut off completely. Julian stood up immediately, his face dark and serious. He had to get in touch with Oliver and go find Evelyn, fast. He just couldn't sit still, not with Evelyn out there facing who knows what alone. Pulling out his phone, Julian made the call while striding toward the office door. As soon as he stepped out, he ran straight into Joshua. "Work hours, Julian. And you're walking out again?" Joshua's face turned cold the second he noticed Julian's anxious look. Hearing that familiar, irritating voice, Julian glanced up. "Something urgent came up. I need to leave." Joshua moved directly into his path, still holding that smug smile. "Did I approve your leave?" "You stirred up a major mess. Shouldn't you be giving the company some kind of explanation?" He wa