Chapter 154 Overnight Stay
On Monday, in the CEO's office.
Several executives were somewhat puzzled by the series of measures Douglas proposed at the meeting today against the Heyday Group.
"Mr. Semona, over the past few years, there haven't been many conflicts of interest between the Century Group and the Heyday Group. Aren't we targeting the Heyday Group a bit too frequently this year?"
They weren't exactly timid or overly cautious; it's just that Douglas usually acted decisively and logically. They just wanted a reason.
Since William's death, the Heyday Group had faced not only internal turmoil but also external pressure from Douglas. Wasn't this pushing Philip into a corner, facing both internal and external troubles?
Without Philip's skills and bravery, the Heyday Group could have disintegrated by now.
The executives all focused their gaze on Douglas.
Douglas, sitting on the sofa in the reception area, leisurely poured himself a cup of coffee.
The rich aroma of coffee lingered in the air.
"It's not me pushing him to a dead end; every step is his own choice." Douglas' words were casual, but everyone felt a sudden sense of suffocation.
Mondays are busy.
At 8 PM, the CEO's office was still brightly lit.
The door to the CEO's office was closed.
Occasionally, someone would pass by and look at the closed door with a moment of curiosity, but soon returned to their normal expression.
No one knew that inside the spacious office, two people were passionately kissing.
After the kiss, Regina was completely limp in Douglas' arms, her chest heaving violently.
She initially just wanted to wait for him to go home together.
But it seemed they might spend the night here.
Douglas easily lifted her onto the desk, kissed her for a while longer, and then reluctantly left her lips.
His warm, calloused fingertips first brushed over her rosy lips, then slowly moved down to her disheveled chest, carefully tidying her clothes.
"Mrs. Semona, sit beside me and wait a bit. I'll finish this work and then take you home."
Hearing his words, Regina felt a wave of indescribable shame.
Because she thought they would have a second round of wild sex in the office.
Regina was also speechless at her own uncontrollable thoughts.
She quickly composed herself, sitting on the sofa patiently, waiting for his arrival.
When Douglas was working, he was indeed fully focused.
He finished his work efficiently.
An hour later.
"Let's go, Mrs. Semona, we're going home."
Regina responded with an "oh," looking a bit disappointed.
'Wait! Regina, what exactly are you disappointed about?'
Upon realizing something was amiss, Regina took a deep breath and swiftly banished her wild thoughts.
The department hadn't had a gathering in a long time.
One Friday evening in June, the department manager, Janet, organized a department gathering.
Everyone decided to have a meal first and then planned a series of 'night activities.'
Regina sat in the restaurant, feeling somewhat listless and distracted.
Janet noticed something was wrong and quickly asked her what was going on.
"Sorry, Ms. Liam, I... I just don't have much of an appetite."
The summer heat or a tiring day may have caused Regina's nausea at the sight of the rich food.
Janet quickly poured her a glass of iced orange juice. "Drink some of this; it might help."
"Thank you." Regina took the drink, not wanting to spoil the mood. She tried to appear calm and finished the meal.
After dinner, she hurried to the restroom and dry-heaved a few times.
But since she hadn't eaten much, nothing came out.
