They had no idea that the soundproofing on the main office door wasn't as good as they thought. As a result, their conversation seeped through.
Ida was sitting opposite Chase at his desk with a throbbing vein visible on her temple.
Chase, however, seemed highly amused. "What's up?" He asked jovially. "You look a bit peeved. Are you annoyed at that guy?"
Ida shot him a glare. "Cut the crap, Chase. Do you really think I'm interested in him?"
Chase propped his chin on his hand as a smirk played on his lips. "Whether you are or not, you've already gotten involved with him."
Ida massaged her forehead as a look of regret appeared on her face. "I wish I hadn't. Can you help me shake him off?"
Chase cocked an eyebrow. "Actually, there might be a way, but I don't think you need to be in such a hurry to dump him. There aren't many sincere guys like him around these days. Are you sure you don't want to give him another shot?"
"Of course not! Just help me figure out how to get rid of him."
"That's easy." Chase said. "Just call his brother, Balfour, and tell him he's bothering you. His brother will take care of it."
Ida had considered this approach but was hesitant. She was worried that Bryan might be punished by his brother. After all, Bryan's pursuit of her wasn't exactly one-sided. She had shown interest first.
Ida's silence made Chase raise an eyebrow. "Are you worried that Byran will be reprimanded when he gets home?"
Ida snapped back to reality, and her brows furrowed. "He needs a good talking-to. Let his brother handle him!"
She whipped out her phone and dialed the office of the president of the Howard Group.
After watching Ida finish her call with Balfour, Chase couldn’t hold back his amazement. "I can't believe you actually made that call."
Ida shot him a disdainful look as she adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses. "Less chatter, Chase! Did you call our boss?"
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