Chapter 340: Chapter 340

"Alright, alright." Anna didn’t know the private relationship between Quinn Lockwood and Wade Lynch, but due to her current position and status, she couldn’t refuse Quinn’s request.

Quinn Lockwood walked briskly out of the company toward the mall, determined this time to prepare a grand gift for Ariana Lynch.

Quinn wandered around the mall for quite a while without finding a gift that met her expectations.

Just as she was about to head to another mall, she received a call from Elias Sinclair.

"Where are you?" The man’s tone was slightly heavy, with a hint of concern.

"I’m shopping at the mall, you wouldn’t be..."

"Following me, right?" Quinn Lockwood frowned and quickly surveyed her surroundings.

Elias Sinclair couldn’t be excessive enough to have someone follow her, could he?

"No, I just heard from someone at your agency that you left early and canceled your schedule." The man’s tone was cold and flat, without any unusual or insincere expression.

Indeed, it was someone from Quinn’s agency who informed Elias Sinclair. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novel✦fire.net

However, that person was actually placed there by Elias.

"Oh, that’s the case. I’m just out shopping for Ariana Lynch’s wedding gift."

"This afternoon’s announcement is Wade’s interview. Just let him write casually." Quinn Lockwood pouted. If Elias Sinclair really had someone follow her, she’d go to the company right now to confront him!

"Which mall are you at? Wait for me at the entrance, I’ll be there shortly." Elias’s deep voice was pleasant, carrying a gentle touch.

Though Quinn didn’t know why Elias was coming over, she still told him her location.

However, Quinn waited at the mall entrance for a long time without seeing Elias arrive.

Strange, he’s never late.

Quinn felt odd as she continued to look around for Elias’s figure.

Outside on the Golden Street of the mall, Quinn spotted Ariana Lynch.

Though Ariana was wearing a mask, Quinn immediately recognized her — it was definitely Ariana Lynch.

With Ariana Lynch was a man with jet-black tousled hair, his eyebrows bold, wearing a dark green high-end suit.

The two stopped at the entrance of a jewelry store. It seemed Ariana said something to the man, and he curled his lips into a devilish grin, wrapping an arm around her slender waist.

Quinn couldn’t help but gasp and quickly took out her phone, capturing several quick shots in that direction.

"To compensate for standing you up today." Quinn typed these words into the chat box and sent the photos to Wade Lynch.

"By the way, follow her for me. Report back if anything happens."

"Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on any benefits." Quinn’s eyes lingered on Ariana and the man, her lips curved in a mysterious smile.

Wade’s face fell immediately when he heard Quinn mention money again, his tone dripping with irony, "I say, Miss Lowell, is that how you see me, as some money-grubber? I’m a decent, loyal young man, okay!"

Honestly, Wade didn’t appreciate Quinn’s misunderstanding.

It’s true that Wade once helped Quinn for his own benefit, but things had changed. Since that incident, Wade genuinely regarded Quinn as a friend worth cherishing.

"Alright, alright, sorry, President Lynch, it was my mistake!" Quinn half-jokingly appeased Wade.

Suddenly, Quinn received a text. She glanced at the sender’s name and saw it was from Elias.

"Enough chatting, big boss. Just write any report for the interview. I have something else to do, goodbye!" Quinn hurriedly said, quickly ending the call.

As soon as she read the message from Elias, her face fell.

The guy actually stood her up!

Quinn pursed her lips and put her phone away, thinking that someone like Elias, a giant boss, was probably always busy with troubling matters anyway, so she didn’t feel as angry anymore.

Meanwhile, in the chairman’s office at The Sinclair Group, Joyce Kramer quickly set Elias’s phone on the desk. After observing the door for a moment, she prepared to leave.

Just as she was about to turn around, a man with an ethereal, handsome appearance entered the room.

"Elias, was the meeting canceled?" The man hurriedly walked into the office, asking impatiently.

"Joyce, what are you doing here?" The man’s expression shifted to surprise upon seeing Joyce, his lips curling into an intoxicating smile as he asked.

Joyce hurriedly turned around, hiding her hands behind her back, discreetly pushing Elias’s phone.

"I’m Mr. Sinclair’s secretary, isn’t it normal for me to be here?" Joyce slightly frowned, casually picking up a document from the side.

"What were you doing just now?" The man tilted his head, looking at Joyce with eyes full of affection.

"Connor Shaw, didn’t you finish signing your contract? What are you doing back here?" Joyce put down the document, crossing her arms as she looked at the man.

"The contract is signed, but some specific details need further discussion. Mr. Sinclair initially said we’d discuss it later, but the meeting was canceled last minute." Connor smiled charmingly, his clear eyes slightly narrowed.

"Oh, then wait a bit. I have other things to do, so I’m leaving now." Joyce nodded indifferently and hurried out of the office.

Connor sensed Joyce’s impatience and indifference towards him, a hint of disappointment on his face.

Just as Joyce was about to leave the office, the man gently grabbed her wrist, "Wait, Joyce."

"Are you free tonight? I discovered a fantastic restaurant with amazing food." Connor looked warmly at Joyce, with a hint of anticipation.

At that moment, Elias’s phone on the desk made a soft ding. Joyce hesitated slightly, her eyes involuntarily darting towards the desk.

Connor followed her gaze, finding her behavior a bit strange.

"I’m busy tonight, sorry." Joyce’s eyes flickered, breaking free from Connor’s grip, and quickly left with her head down.

Connor’s hand remained in the same position, and after a moment, he lowered his gaze, a chill running through him.

And Quinn never managed to find a suitable gift for Ariana at the mall, her mind still thinking about what Elias wanted with her. Unknowingly, she had walked to the base of The Sinclair Group.

"Huh? Isn’t that Connor Shaw?" Quinn saw Connor carrying a briefcase as he exited the building, her eyes widening in surprise.

Connor Shaw was actually one of Quinn’s university classmates from her past life, and they were quite familiar with each other, having worked together in the student council.

She heard that after graduation, he joined a state-owned enterprise, quickly climbed up the ranks, and held a high position.

Seeing Connor walking toward her, Quinn quickly jogged a few steps to greet him.