When Jacob heard Joshua's voice, a flicker of darkness crossed his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
"Yes, Mr. Whitmore!" Faye answered through gritted teeth. She hung up the phone and gave Jacob an apologetic look. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm afraid I'll have to excuse myself for a moment."
"It's alright. I didn't make an appointment." Jacob smiled faintly, not showing any displeasure.
"Okay, please have a seat first!" After saying that, Faye got up and went out.
Jacob followed behind her, his steps very slow. It wasn't until he was sure that Faye was gone that he returned to his desk.
Jacob picked up the coffee cup she had just drunk from, sniffed it with his eyes closed, and then drank it all in one gulp.
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Faye arrived at the door of Joshua's office, took a deep breath, and then su
