Chapter 249 Be My Woman (Part Two)

Too surprised to say anything at first, Aisha let herself be escorted to the table. 'Wow, this handsome guy is certainly straightforward!' She felt her face heat up.

"W-wait a minute!" Aisha stepped away from him. "If you're going to grab my hand, at least tell me your name first!"

"What?" William's smile dropped for a split second, only to spring back up. "Okay, silly girl! My name is William Lan. How's that?"

"All right!" Aisha nodded gingerly. William Lan...William Lan...

"Would you like a cup of coffee first?" asked William.

"Yes, sure."

"Got it. Wait a moment." He pulled a chair out for her before making his way back to the counter.

Ring...Ring...Ring...

Aisha's phone rang suddenly. "Hello?"

"Boss, something's wrong. Come back out!"

"I'll be right there!" Aisha jumped from her seat and rushed out of the cafe.

William was confused when he walked back to the empty table. He looked around the cafe, but Mary was nowhere to be found.

Did she go to the bathroom?

William was standing by the table when his phone started to ring, interrupting his thoughts.

He picked it up immediately upon seeing the caller ID. "Hello? Where did you go?"

"I'm really sorry." Mary's voice crackled through the phone. "I still have a lot of work left. I won't be able to have lunch with you. Will you be okay by yourself?"

"What do you mean?" William furrowed his brows. "Didn't you come down just now? Did you go back to the office?" he asked.

"What are you talk

heart, Barry nodded at Mary and William. "I'll go in with my... girlfriend. We'll just be over there." Internally, Barry waited for Mary to stop them and object to the relationship.

Mary watched them walk away, dazed. She cocked her head to the side and murmured, "How did that happen..."

"Mary..." William wasn't expecting this outcome, either. He was unsure about how to comfort Mary.

"I'm going to the bathroom," Mary said. She quickly disappeared into the crowd.

William didn't chase after her. He sighed defeatedly.

"Ouch, boss, slow down!" Outside the venue, Jazlyn was clambering out the car. She shut the door and rubbed her heels. "I can't go any faster in these high heels!"

"We're already late. Hurry up!" Aisha rushed into the building, clad in the exact same dress as Mary.

"Wait for me!"

Aisha entered the hall and took a few deep breaths to calm herself.

"Manager Lu, congratulations!" someone said behind her, smiling.

"Hmm?" Aisha raised her eyebrows and smiled back politely. "Oh! Yes, congratulations!"

"Mary, thank you for inviting us!" another girl said, running up to her.

"Ah, well... Ha ha..." Aisha laughed nervously. What was this?

"Boss, do you know all these people?" Jazlyn watched, stunned, as others came over to them, congratulating her boss.

"No, I don't." Aisha shook her head determinedly. "It doesn't matter. We're reporters now. Let's show them our professionalism."

Jazlyn stared open-mouthed at her boss' overconfidence.