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" You've all been working so hard lately . How about we all get together for dinner tonight ? My treat ! " The four secretaries looked at each other . Get together ? It's over . This can't be a farewell dinner , can it ? " Since you're not saying no , I'll take that as a yes . I'll go look for a place . Hey , if you have any restaurants you want to try , you can send them to me . " Madeleine gave a little chuckle , went back to her desk , and started looking up restaurants , not forgetting to tell Roderick about it .

Of course , her offer to treat the secretaries to dinner tonight wasn't a spur - of - the - moment decision , but a part of the plan she had already discussed with Roderick . As Roderick's trusted aides , they were the ones the mole was Chapter 146 watching most closely . Only by letting Edward's side know that what Roderick put out was a smokescreen , making him think he had seen through Roderick's plan , would he raise his stakes in the bid . Her slender fingers swiped quickly across her phone , finally stopping on an expensive French restaurant near the company .

At a critical moment when the Livingston Group was supposedly " in crisis , " Daquan could still casually take a few of her key secretaries out for dinner . A move like that was enough to make certain people suspect that the Livingston Group's financial situation wasn't nearly as bad as the rumors claimed . Madeleine sighed and leaned back in her chair . Oh , Edward , Edward , don't let my plan fail . You just have to be the smart one , don't you . Madeleine chose a high - end French restaurant .

After the four secretaries found out , they couldn't focus on their work for the last few hours of the day . They looked like they were working hard , but they were actually Chapter 146 typing furiously in their group chat . Teresa : Alright , ladies , first time having such a fancy farewell dinner . How's everyone feeling ? Yvonne Osborn : I'm so touched ... The company is about to go under , and Chase is still treating us to such an expensive restaurant . Sophia : I apologize to Chase . I used to ship Ms. Whitman and the president , but Chase is the best , boo hoo hoo .

Olivia Kinney : Are we going to be the first ones to get laid off ... ? Teresa : Even if I am , I've accepted it . I'll fight with the company until the very last second . Madeleine didn't know what they were thinking , so after work , she went to Roderick's office to change into a pretty dress . When she came out and saw the four secretaries still in their casual clothes with solemn expressions , she couldn't help but frown . " I'm taking you to a restaurant that costs five figures a person , and you're wearing ... this ? " Madeleine said with a serious expression .

Chapter 146 " If you take a group photo with me like this and post it on moments , I'll get flamed . " The four of them looked at each other . " Flamed for what ? " " For being a fake bitch ! " She glanced at the time . " Don't you guys have spare clothes in the office ? Quick , I'll give you ten minutes to change and touch up your makeup or whatever . " The four of them took her words as a military order , running back and starting the clock as they got ready . Ten minutes later , the five of them , a stunning sight , headed out together .

As dusk settled , the evening breeze carried a faint scent of flowers . The car drove past the bustling commercial district and turned onto a quiet , plane tree - lined lane . At the end of the road stood a classic French building . Chapter 146 Warm yellow light shone through the ornate wrought - iron window grilles , outlining an elegant silhouette on the wooden shutters . Above the main entrance , a sign with French lettering was understated yet luxurious .

Outside the French garden , a waiter in a black tailcoat with an exquisite silver pin on his collar came forward and led the five of them inside . The table Madeleine had booked was by the window , with a perfect view of the sea of flowers behind the restaurant . Listening to the soothing piano music , she noticed that the four of them looked a bit off . " What's wrong ? " Madeleine chuckled softly , placing the napkin on her lap . The four of them looked at each other , and finally , Teresa worked up the courage to speak : " Chase , is this ... a farewell dinner ? " " A farewell dinner ?

" Madeleine gave them a surprised look . Chapter 146 Then she immediately realized what was going on . Everyone at the company had indeed been on edge lately . Plus , the incident with Nanette some time ago had caused the company's stock price to drop quite a bit , so everyone was guessing if the company was about to have layoffs . " You don't actually think the company is going out of business , do you ? " Chapter 147 Chapter 147 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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