chapter 54

Molly entered the elevator just in time before the security guards reached her."Bleh!"She stuck out her tongue.She looked at the control panel with buttons upto forty-five floors.Isn't the CEO's office usually at the topmost floor?She remembered seeing written fifty floors somewhere, but here it was only till forty-five.From the forty-fifth floor, there was a different elevator to go further up. But she didn't have time to look for it.As soon as the elevator opened, she rushed towards the stairs to climb to the last floor.Lihua. Please be safe okay? Once I meet Mr. Willson, everything will be fine.At the same time on Eric's side,he frequently checked his phone. He didn't know why but he wished to hear Lucy's voice.He couldn't meet her this morning, and now he wondered what she might be doing. He checked the time.She should be in class…He announced. "A five minutes break."The employees quickly left the room. As Frank entered, he almost stumbled in his steps. His eyes widened. "Boss...What is that bruise on your head?"He gritted his teeth. "Who dare do that!? Give me his name! I will show him what true hell is!""I did that.""..."Frank looked at him, speechless. "What?"Eric frowned. "Why are you acting so surprised? You told me to kowtow and bang my head to apologize. I did just that. Lucy forgave me because of that."Frank felt dizzy and took support of the wall as he trembled and collapsed. "Boss... it was y-you?""Yes.""For Lucy Hale?""Yes."It's as if thunderbolt struck Frank and zapped him hard.So when Boss was asking on tips, he-he referred to himself?He felt his world crumble."Boss why didn't you tell me that it was for you! I-I would never have...This is such a sin...how will I forgive myself...? Boss hurt himself because of me...I am a capable assistant. No, am I even capable anymore? I gave him wrong advice and I even felt proud of myself..."By the end, he was muttering to himself. "Such a blasphemy. The only punishment is death!"He bowed full ninety degree. "Boss, please cut off my head! I don't deserve to live. I have failed my duty! Please don't show any mercy!"Eric pursed his lips. He didn't understand his poor assistant's remorse."No cutting off.""But-""Take care of the duties outside. I have to call Lucy."Lucy Hale...Frank's gaze darkened.Just wait till I get my hands on you!He grudgingly left after Eric left him with no other option.Eric knew Lucy  might not pick up, but he couldn't help himself. He dialed her number, but it was coming out of the network area.He frowned.It was understandable if it went on ring and she didn't answer it. That meant she was in class.But why was it coming out of the network area?Her number didn't have any signal problems in her campus.He dialed again but it was the same result.Eric narrowed his eyes and seemed in a deep thought.---