Chapter 3631 Seeing this, Noreen felt relieved and started talking about business in a quiet voice.
To Leonel, Noreen was someone he trusted a lot, seeing her as professional and reliable.
Meanwhile, the elegant Public Relations manager had been waiting for quite stin the wings while Leonel remained holed up in the VIP lounge.
So naturally, she was getting anxious.
Appearing publicly for the first tsince taking office, she felt the luncheon carried significant weight.
Demonstrating her capabilities, especially to Leonel, was her foremost concern.
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Douglas, maybe you should get that intravenous drip done first? We don't want you to be late for the luncheon.
And we can catch up with Miss Fowler later, right?" After her suggestion, she patiently awaited Leonel's response.
She believed Leonel would know what to do.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBeing ambitious, he should be able to prioritize between his ex-wife and his career.
To her surprise, Leonel was still casually sipping his water.
Understanding Leonel's priorities, Noreen could foresee the disappointment of the ambitious PR manager.
As expected, Leonel finally spoke up, saying nonchalantly, "Miss Hayes, why don't you head back to the office first?" The PR manager seemed taken aback.
"But Mr.
Douglas, what about the Luncheon?" Leonel didn't say anything more, but he flung a meaningful glance at Noreen.
Understanding his silent message, Noreen directed the woman, Lydia Hayes.
"You heard Mr.
Douglas.
Back to the office it is! And I'm sorry that you didn't pass your trial, Miss Hayes.
" Lydia looked frustrated.
Later, in a private conversation with Noreen, Lydia sought clarification with a hint of confusion.
"Miss Rivera, did I do something wrong? I know I'm capable of this job.
Mr.
Douglas is being too harsh and dismissingLike this isn't fair.
Noreen, having missed the earlier exchange, listened attentively.
Yet Lydia's words now helped her piece things together.
Noreen paused for a while.
"You see, Miss Fowler is Mr.
Douglas' top priority.
You may have crossed a line earlier.
Whatever you said clearly struck a nerve.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThere has to be more to it than meets the eye.
" Lydia felt a pang of regret upon hearing Noreen's words, eager to make things right. But Noreen shrugged it off casually.
"Don't dwell on it! There might still be hope for you if you made blunders at work.
But this? Not a chance.
After seeing Lydia off, Noreen returned to Leonel's side, taking a seat beside him.
Curiosity got the better of her so she asked, "Did you bump into Miss M Fowler earlier?" With his gaze fixed ahead, Leonel nodded in confirmation.
After a moment of silence, he added in a casual tone, "She's here for M prenatal checkups.
Once I've seen the results of her ultrasound, I'll go get that I drip like you suggested. " Noreen responded gently, "Then we'll wait here together.
The two of them sat quietly on the bench.
About twenty minutes later, Alexis' assistant arrived with the ultrasound report.
"Mr.
Douglas, Miss Fowler askedto pass this on to you.