Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1391 Verbal Warning

Chloe was the only person remaining in the private room at the cafe.

Seeing that Kendrick had already left, Chloe secretly let out a sigh of relief. All of a sudden, she felt exhausted as

she leaned against the back of the chair.

She looked up at the dim lights above her, then narrowed her eyes as she fell into deep thought.

To immerse their patrons in the experience, the cafe installed dim lights to create a dark atmosphere. It was at

times like this that Chloe could calm her heart.

As soon as Kendrick left the private room, his expression turned foul. Even passers-by would avoid him, fearing that

they might get into trouble with this man.

When he saw Beryl at the research center today, it was enough to sound the alarm bells in his heart.

If Beryl managed to find Chloe, it meant that Colton was already on the move. Even though Kendrick already

guessed that Colton had a feeling that it was him, he never thought it would happen so soon.

"You're finally back, Mr. Hofstead. Everyone is waiting for you to start the meeting."

The female secretary, who had been waiting for Kendrick at the company's entrance, finally caught sight of the

man. She hastily ran up to him and spoke.

Kendrick didn't even spare the female secretary a glance as he quickly entered the office. He responded in a low

voice, "Prepare for the meeting."

Slightly stunned, the female secretary hastily said, "Understood."

Was she seeing things? Kendrick didn't seem to be in a good mood right now. What happened in the two hours he

was away?

The female secretary left the question unasked, but her curiosity burned even stronger.

During the meeting, the female secretary was distracted as she kept wondering what Kendrick had gone out to do.

The meeting ended quickly.

Kendrick frowned slightly when he noticed the female secretary zoning out. He went back to his office and took a

seat at the desk. When he looked up at the female secretary, he noticed that she was still in a daze.

"Lisa, how long have you been working for me?"

Kendrick spoke up in dissatisfaction. Anyone who had worked with Kendrick for years would know that Kendrick was

close to blowing up.

Lisa, who had worked for Kendrick for a long time, knew that as well. She looked up at Kendrick's face, her own

turning pale.

"Six years, Mr. Hofstead."

She answered Kendrick's question honestly. She never thought that she would be so distracted today either, and at

an important meeting too.

"You know how things work around here. I can forget everything you've done in the past, but you have to know

where I draw the line."

Kendrick frowned slightly. It was because of this that he didn't fire Lisa.

Lisa was slightly shocked. Over the years, Kendrick never spoke much to her, and he usually talked about work. This

was his first time talking so much to her about matters that didn't concern work.

"Yes, Mr. Hofstead. I know."

Lisa didn't dare think too much as she hastily lowered her head, waiting for Kendrick to continue.

Kendrick was a smart businessman, so he noticed Lisa's movements just now. His frown deepened.

"I hope you'll be more serious about work in the future. If anything happens, I cannot guarantee that you'll get to

keep your job."

He spoke coldly, then lowered his head and looked away from the woman's face.

Lisa trembled. She never thought that Kendrick would eventually say those words.

"If there's nothing else, you may leave for now."

"Understood."

Lisa left Kendrick's office in a daze. She walked back to her workstation with Kendrick's words still resounding in her

mind.

Meanwhile, Kendrick lowered his head and dealt with the matters they had decided at the meeting earlier. The

company was slowly gaining the upper hand, and this comforted him a little.

As for Lisa…

Kendrick's gaze was dark as he looked at the entrance of the office.

In reality, he wouldn't actually fire Lisa, but he wouldn't pamper her either. He would punish her if it was necessary.

Those words he said just now were simply a verbal warning to Lisa, and he would deal with the rest later.

At that thought, Kendrick suddenly felt a headache cominChapter 1392 New Dangers

After completing the day's tasks, Chloe walked toward her apartment in exhaustion. Her mind was filled with

Kendrick's words from earlier today.

The problems just kept on coming.

Chloe returned to her apartment with a troubled look. After opening the door, she headed right for her bedroom.

Nicole, who was watching from the side, silently followed behind Chloe. By the looks of it, Chloe must have

encountered some sort of trouble.

"What's the matter, Chloe? Did something happen at the research center?"

Nicole walked up to Chloe and sat down. She felt much better in an instant.

Her body had been unbearably heavy recently, and she was beginning to develop symptoms. She had thrown up

more than ten times today.

Consequently, the progress on her report was delayed.

When Chloe heard that, she looked at Nicole with a sullen expression.

"Nicole."

Nicole hastily took Chloe's hand and asked worriedly, "Did something happen to you? Or was it the research

center?"

"Nicole, Kendrick came to visit me at the research center today," said Chloe solemnly as she shook her head.

Nicole was startled to hear that. Ever since she stopped going to the research center, Chloe said that Kendrick

never visited the research center again.

He probably had something important to say if he visited the research center all of a sudden today.

Nicole was smart enough to stay silent, and she waited quietly for Chloe to continue.

"He said that he would give the research center two percentage points, but on the condition that any future

partnership concerning the research center has to go through him first."

When Nicole heard the first part of the sentence, she knew that it spelled trouble. When Chloe finished speaking,

Nicole's expression darkened as well.

If they agreed to it, the research center would be as good as a subsidiary of Hofstead Corporation. How could they

help Colton in the future?

"Also, someone called Beryl talked to me today…"

Chloe relayed the incident last night to Nicole, along with what happened between Beryl and Kendrick at the

research center.

When Nicole heard that, her face fell. If she didn't have any opinions of the man before, she could make some

guesses now.

"Nicole, is something the problem?"

Chloe had always been good at observing people. When she saw Nicole's expression, she knew that Nicole must be

thinking about something related to Colton again.

She subconsciously looked at her tummy, and it seemed to be fine. She let out a relieved sigh in her heart.

If something happened to her belly, it would be dangerous for both the child and the mother.

"I'm suspecting that Kendrick is the person Colton's been trying to look for."

With a sullen look on her face, Nicole voiced her speculation.

As soon as she said that, Chloe took a sharp breath. "Nicole, do you mean that Kendrick is the one behind Ryan?

The one who's buying and selling human organs?"

If so, they were putting themselves in danger.

No wonder she felt something off about how Kendrick looked at Nicole in the past. She couldn't figure out why back

then, but now, she understood.

It turned out that everything stemmed from here.

"Yes, we're in grave danger right now. When Kendrick saw Beryl talking to you today, he must have realized that

Colton might already know he's the one backing Ryan. That's why he behaved like that," answered Nicole with a

sullen look on her face. Beryl had found Chloe and asked the latter about her.

Could it be…

Nicole's eyes widened. Could it be that Beryl had already noticed something off about the child?

"Chloe, if Beryl visits you again, and if it's because of Kendrick, just tell him everything you know, including the

research center. However, don't expose any of our weaknesses," Nicole instructed in a low voice.

g on. He reached up and massaged his temples, his thoughts drifting.