Chris and Hailey had been childhood sweethearts, a romance that had flared up briefly during college before Hailey left for an opportunity abroad, effectively ending their relationship. Despite everything, Chris had remained like a loyal puppy, waiting for her return. It was absurd that he was still so entangled in her orbit, even after all this time.
The thought that he had reverted to being her devoted follower was almost laughable. I found myself questioning why I had ever expected anything different from him.
My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, but the demands of work waited for no one. As I stepped into the office, the assistant was already stationed by the door, ready to report on the day's agenda.
"Miss Walker, you’re here," she greeted me, her tone filled with a mix of respect and anticipation. She began her briefing, but I interrupted her mid-sentence.
"Why didn’t you introduce the cooperation with Mr. Zarry?" I asked, my voice sharp with frustration.
The assistant hesitated, her eyes flicking nervously as she tried to gauge my reaction. "Mr. Zarry? I thought he was transferred to the branch company?"
Her response left me momentarily stunned. Zarry Walker had always been a fixture at our company, a man of great integrity and experience. The thought of him being transferred was inconceivable. "Transferred? Are you sure about this?" I asked, my disbelief evident.
The assistant looked down, uncomfortable with the sudden shift in conversation. "I was informed about it recently, but I can get more details for you if you need."
"That won’t be necessary for now," I said, cutting her off. "You can go."
With a nod, she exited the office, leaving me alone with my swirling thoughts. I quickly picked up the phone and dialed Mr. Zarry’s number, my hands slightly trembling with the urgency of my concerns.
When Mr. Zarry answered, his voice was calm, but there was an undertone of something I couldn’t quite place. "Yasmine, I initiated the transfer to the branch company," he said.
I was taken aback. "But why would you do that? You’ve been such an integral part of the company."
He was quiet for a moment before responding, "There are reasons I can't go into right now. Just understand that Uncle Zarry wouldn’t make such a decision without good reason."
The ambiguity in his voice heightened my anxiety. "But Uncle Zarry, what’s really going on?"