"Trouble at the office?" Chen Lin asked, half-teasing as they climbed into the car.
"Always," he replied with a wry chuckle. "But I can't avoid it any longer. I'll be quick—just need to sort a couple of things out."
Chen Lin waved her hand dismissively. "Go ahead. I'll wait for you in the car."
He hesitated, then looked at her, concern flickering briefly across his features. "Are you sure? It might take longer than I think."
She met his gaze, her voice cutting through the tension. "Wu Yuxuan, I'm not a child. Go. I'll be fine."
He hesitated, a flicker of concern passing through his eyes, but he reluctantly nodded.
They arrived at the building, and he left her in the car, disappearing into the office building without another word.
Inside, what should have been a quick visit quickly spiraled into chaos.
