Chapter 26: A New Question

I gave him my full attention. “Did Monde have problems with the other seven missing employees?”

Carol shook his head. “I’m not sure about their relationship.”

Job replied, “I don’t think so. The other seven employees are not part of the furniture business, so they shouldn’t have any dealings with Vice President Monde. Moreover, even if there’s really some animosity between them, Monde wouldn’t dare to kidnap eight people at once. If we investigate this, he will be the prime suspect.”

Bonnie suddenly slammed the table and said agitatedly, “Vice President Monde hasn’t been to the office in a long time.” She then immediately lowered her volume and said, “Carlisle from the HR department had an ambiguous relationship with Vice President Monde. She slept with recently and he just disappeared. She couldn’t find him no matter how hard she tried and she thought that he was avoiding her.”

Job blinked in surprise.. “Who did you hear that from?”

“Carlisle said so herself. She’s very dissatisfied with Vice President Monde now and intends to force him to show up.”

I quickly asked Carol, who worked under Monde, “Have you heard anything about this?”

“It’s likely to be true. Monde has bad conduct.”

“No, I mean, is Monde really missing?”

Carol shook her head. “I don’t think so. There are a lot of decisions for him to make every day. If he goes missing, it will definitely cause a huge uproar. Since he’s not in the office recently, he must have gone elsewhere for an inspection.”

I still felt like something wasn’t right. “Bonnie, did Carlisle mention exactly when did Monde become uncontactable?”

“I’ll go over the records.” Bonnie switched on her phone and started looking through the chats. I put down my drink, feeling anxious inside, but I tried to control my emotions and make it seem like I was just a gossipy woman.

After a long search, Bonnie finally found it. “Around 20th September. Carlisle didn’t specify which day.”

Abraham disappeared on the night of 2nd October, the dates were close. Was there any connection?

“You guys can continue eating. I have to go.” I grabbed my bag, stood up, and walked to the door.

The three of them looked at me in disbelief and asked in unison, “You’re leaving just like that?”

“Yeah… I just remembered something.” I opened the door and stepped out. “Finish everything.”

I closed the door behind me and hurried down the stairs, buying plenty of coffee before rushing to the department where the other missing person was.

I found an empty workstation and looked at the name on the workstation’s nameplate. Then, I used this person as an excuse to ask the other colleagues and get close to them. I then left the coffee behind for them.

I did the exact same thing in seven different departments, trying to improve my relationship with them. In the next few days, I had to treat them to meals to get information from them.

I was just finishing up with the last department when Selina called and asked when I was going back.

I glanced at the clock. It was ten o’ clock at night. “I’ll be right back.”

Just as I walked out of the front door, a beam of light came from afar and shone on my face. I subconsciously squinted, and waited for the lights to move away. I peeped through my fingers and saw that it was Mylo.

He smiled and walked towards me. “I need to tell you some good news. I’m going for an interview at the Hall Corporation tomorrow. I’m sure it’ll go well.”

He was smiling, but I was helpless.

I really wanted to hit him. I’d been holding myself back for the past few days and had been trying to find a place to let it all out. Even though it was wrong to vent it on Mylo, I really wanted to hit him.

“What position did you apply for?”

“Security guard.”

It made sense.

He hadn’t been to school ever since he graduated from middle school. He wasn’t interested in his studies from a young age, but he enjoyed training. His figure was excellent. Although his figure wasn’t comparable to a bodybuilding champion, it was pleasing to the eye and gave one a sense of security.

“I know that I may not be able to convince you to change your mind—”

“I won’t,” he said before I could even finish my words.

I bit on my lip, feeling all determined. “I hope you won’t interrupt my plans. Don’t get in my way.”

“Of course not. You should tell me your plans. I’ll be on your side.”

“I won’t tell you.” Given what I knew of him, if he decided that it wouldn’t work, he would definitely get in my way. “Abraham is our friend. We both want to find him. I hope that you will search in your own way, while I’ll do it my own way.”

“You know that I’m not here to look for him.” He lowered his head and looked at me. It was a little strange. His gaze made me a little flustered. I had no idea why, but I suddenly felt a little flustered.

I quickly regained my composure. “I don’t need your protection, Mylo. Our priority now is to find Abraham.”

“Alright, I got it.” Mylo shook the keys in his hand. “Let’s go, I’ll send you back.”

“I don’t think you know—”

“I have my own plans,” he said, staring earnestly into my eyes.