Chapter 1572 Going Back To Work


    Nathaniel was engrossed in work at thepany,pletely forgetting about Cecilia''s situation on her end.


    What he didn''t know was that, since Cecilia arrived at thepany, Eric had been dropping by her office during every break, showering her with concern. "Lunchtime!" Eric beamed, carrying an assortment of delicious food.


    Cecilia looked a bit surprised. "We''re eating here?"


    She had assumed they would go out to eat.


    "There are too many people outside, and it''s easy to get crowded. Eating here is better. Quiet and less chaotic," Eric exined.


    Outside, Madeline and the others had initially nned to invite Cecilia to join them for lunch, but seeing the situation, they knew it was impossible.


    Charlotte couldn''t help butment, "Well, if Mr. Rainsworth finds out about this, he''ll get jealous and upset again."


    Madeline chuckled. "It''s unavoidable. If I were a man, I''d be worried too. Eric is just too muchpetition."


    After all, he was a famous singer who was not only incredibly popr but also handsome and younger than Nathaniel. Meanwhile, Nathaniel sneezed at his distant office.


    Charlotte nodded in agreement.


    Just then, someone approached her. "Want to grab lunch together?"


    It was Sven.


    Ever since Cecilia had spoken to him, Sven had been actively inviting Charlotte to meals, movies, and strolls.


    Charlotte looped her arm through Madeline''s. "Sure, let''s go, Maddie!"


    Madeline, however, wasn''t about to be a third wheel.


    "Nope, not going. I don''t feel like eating out today. I ordered delivery instead."


    "When did you order that? You didn''t even ask me!" Charlotte eximed, feigning outrage like the oblivious fool she was.


    Madeline didn''t bother to enlighten her. "Sorry, I forgot."


    "It''s fine, but next time, remember!" Charlotte replied magnanimously.


    Madeline fled back to her office. She nned on leaving for lunch herself after they were gone.


    Charlotte and Sven soon left.


    However, just as Madeline was about to leave, Calvin knocked on her office door.


    "Haven''t had lunch yet?"


    Madeline felt a bit awkward but replied, "Not yet."


    "Want to grab a bite together?" Calvin offered.


    "Huh?" Madeline was surprised but quickly agreed. "Sure."


    She couldn''t exactly refuse her boss.


    Initially, Madeline thought Calvin meant


    take her out for lunch, but


    he led her to Cecilia''s office.


    Inside, the table wasden with a feast.


    Some of it was brought by Eric, while the rest was ordered by Calvin.


    "Maddie, you haven''t eaten either. Come join us," Cecilia called out warmly.


    Madeline nced around, noticing Eric''s uneasy expression.


    Only then did she realize Calvin had ulterior motives.


    Still, sabotaging someone else''s ns like this didn''t feel quite right.


    "Mr. Reese, you seem quite free today?" Eric asked, his sharp gazending on Calvin.


    He had finally gotten a chance to be alone with Cecilia, only to have it ruined.


    Calvin smiled casually. "Likewise."


    bet


    Sensing the tense atmosphere, Cecilia quickly spoke up. "Why don''t you all eat? The food''s getting cold."


    "Sure." Calvin walked straight over.


    Not wanting to back down, Eric also hurried to sit beside Cecilia.


    Calvin, however, approached Cecilia directly. "Ceci, let''s switch seats." "Sure," Cecilia agreed without hesitation, moving to sit with Madeline. The four of them quickly began to eat, each harboring their own thoughts.


    Under Calvin and Madeline''s watchful eyes, Eric refrained from openly flirting with Cecilia. Instead,


    he subtly ced food onto her te.


    "Eric, I think you should use a serving spoon when helping others with food," Calvin remarked pointedly.