Chapter 123 Annie Went to the Hospital

The atmosphere in the CEO's office felt unusually relaxed. Christian leaned back in his leather chair, his fingertip sliding across his phone screen. On it was his chat log with Annie. "Thank you. This is the second time you've helped me. Could I treat you to a meal sometime? I hope it won't bother you too much." "No need. Just focus on doing your job well." Christian stared at the polite, distant line of text expressing gratitude, and a warm smile tugged at his lips. Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Christian's expression instantly went cold. The warmth vanished as if it had never been there. He locked the phone's screen and set it down on the desk. "Come in." Michael entered the office with a stack of files in his arms. He lifted his head and met Christian's blank, cold face, and his heart skipped a beat. Christian's mood could change faster than anyone Michael had ever seen. Michael set the documents on the desk and stood respectfully to one side. Christian picked