Chapter 162

A cold, familiar voice called out from not far away. "Elise, come here." Gabrielle instantly stood up, turning in the direction of the voice. Jonathan had stepped out of his office, dressed in a sharp suit, radiating authority. The moment he appeared, nearly every employee in the area lifted their heads to look. The room seemed to paused, everyone holding their breath. His presence was overwhelming. Even just standing there, he commanded attention. That face of his was absurdly handsome, unfairly so, rivaled any A-list actor. But what really made him impossible to ignore was the power in his posture, the weight of someone used to being obeyed. Gabrielle blinked a few times, and for some reason, she actually looked a little rattled. "Elise… don't go," she whispered. When I started to take a step, she instinctively grabbed my hand and shook her head. I frowned, confused. "Didn't you tell me to finish the resignation process? That means I have to talk to Jonathan." She seemed t