Chapter 307

Chapter 307 - Playing Dumb with Each Other On the other end, Evan Brooks’ guy walked over with a phone in hand. “Boss, Chairman Grant wants to talk to you.” Evan flicked his eyes over and reached out. “Gimme that.” He pressed the phone to his ear and greeted, “Chairman.” Evan had always treated Edward Grant with a respectful front—real or fake didn’t matter—and right now was no different. Edward’s voice was all polite, “Evan, it’s been a while. How’ve you been?” Evan put on a calm tone, “Thanks for your concern, been hanging in there.” “No need to be so formal,” Edward chuckled, continuing the same phony niceness. They always went through this little act whenever they talked. It was just how it started. Evan knew exactly why Edward was calling but acted like he didn’t, keeping it casual. “Anything I can do for you, just say it.” Edward saw through the act. He knew Evan wasn’t going to bring it up first, but that didn’t mean he was letting it go. “You’re overthinking,” Edward said, “I j