CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 128: MISSING HIM

Aidan Lockwood seemed to have noticed Shannon Quinn’s downcast mood. At the end of the event, he found her and walked up to her asking, "What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Shannon Quinn smiled lightly and shook her head, "No, it’s pretty lively, everyone seems really happy."

"But you don’t seem too happy."

Shannon Quinn joked with a smile, "To be honest, it’s because I’m a bit hungry."

Aidan Lockwood chuckled, looked around at the prepared food — desserts, snacks, roasted meat, red wine — although abundant in variety, didn’t seem suitable for the pregnant her.

Considering this, he said, "I’ve asked the auntie to make some pork rib soup, it should be ready soon, I’ll take you to the restaurant inside."

Shannon Quinn didn’t hold back with Aidan Lockwood and followed him inside, "Mr. Lockwood, you’re always so considerate."

Aidan Lockwood had thoughtfully prepared everything for her, explained to the responsible auntie, and then said to Shannon Quinn, "Take your time eating, if it’s not enough, there’s more in the pot, just tell the auntie what you need, I’ll head outside."

"Alright, you go ahead."

Aidan Lockwood’s care was deeply appreciated by her, she had long considered him as family in her heart.

However, recalling last time when Gideon Yardley fought with Sheila Yardley over her riding in Aidan Lockwood’s car, similar incidents had happened to her too.

Vincent Rhodes bought her a car after he saw her catching a ride with Aidan Lockwood after work, didn’t he?

Thinking of these things, a subtle smile appeared on Shannon Quinn’s face.

After all, he wasn’t any different from typical men, still prone to jealousy.

Suddenly realizing with a silly grin, she seemed to be thinking of him more and more lately.

Outside in the main hall, during the free time after the event, it was still very lively.

Sheila Yardley and Yara Hughes, along with another female colleague, stood by the dessert table chatting while eating.

They were talking about Lynn Kendall and Gillian Sherman surrounded by male colleagues on the other side.

A group of people seemed to be playing some game, occasionally making a commotion, and Lynn Kendall’s laughter was the most shrill and piercing.

"Lynn, you have to drink this glass of wine."

Lynn Kendall waved her hand with a smile, "I can’t drink anymore, will you take me home later?"

A male colleague nodded eagerly, "Of course, no big deal, drink it, don’t ruin the mood for everyone."

Despite saying she wouldn’t drink, Lynn Kendall’s hand had already taken the wine glass, "If I get drunk later, don’t leave me unattended."

"Don’t worry, plenty of people will be fighting to take you home."

Lynn Kendall giggled and drank from the glass in her hand.

"Hey, Mr. Lockwood, if you’re free, come play games with us." Lynn Kendall warmly invited Aidan Lockwood as he passed by.

Aidan Lockwood waved his phone, politely declining, "I’ll be outside making a call."

Upon seeing this, Yara Hughes complained to Sheila Yardley and the others, "The boss is upright, not seduced by beauty, look at those men, so hopeless, acting as if they’ve never seen women before."

"Yeah, that Chase even has a girlfriend. If my boyfriend acts like this outside, I’d be furious.

Sheila Yardley bit her cup’s habit, wondering if Ryder Griffin acted the same way outside too?

He dealt with plenty of female clients at work, looked decent enough; even if he didn’t actively flirt, one couldn’t guarantee others wouldn’t flirt with him.

However, given his character, he should understand how to keep boundaries.

Moreover, Sheila Yardley thought Ryder Griffin was quite respectful towards women, ever since she was fifteen or sixteen and had been with him.

But Ryder Griffin, noticing she was still young, even with their established relationship and discussions of marriage, hadn’t touched her or asked for anything like that, saying he’s afraid she wouldn’t feel secure, intending to wait until they’re married before doing anything.

It seemed Ryder Griffin wasn’t the type to chase physical needs, casually involved with women.

As they were chatting, Gillian Sherman probably sent by Lynn Kendall came over to get some snacks.

Lynn Kendall was the type who scheme against you, while pretending to be close to you, acting as if considering you.

Gillian Sherman, on the other hand, seemed to dislike everyone else besides Lynn Kendall.

Just an intern assistant, but due to Lynn Kendall’s favor, seemed to disregard everyone, carrying herself arrogantly.

As she walked by, she disdainfully glanced at Sheila Yardley and the others, deliberately bumping Sheila Yardley’s back with her high heels.

Caught off guard, Sheila Yardley, not used to high heels, stumbled, spilling the blueberry juice in her hand onto her white dress, the color standing out glaringly.

Seeing this, Yara Hughes, unable to stand it, stepped forward and firmly stomped on Gillian Sherman’s trailing dress.

Walking swiftly, Gillian Sherman, surprised by the tug from her skirt, lost her balance and fell to the ground, unfortunately hitting the juice table nearby, causing several glasses to fall and break.

The commotion prompted the group playing games to come and watch.

Seeing the situation, Gillian Sherman simply sat on the ground and started tearfully complaining, "Ouch, my ankle... it hurts."

A helpful male colleague squatted down to check on her, "What’s wrong?"

Gillian Sherman glanced at Sheila Yardley and said, "...I know I replaced Elaine’s position, she’s always held a grudge against me, but wasn’t this unnecessary?"

For a moment, those unaware of the truth turned their gaze to Sheila Yardley, who then realized how scary people’s minds can be.

Yara Hughes, being straightforward, heard Gillian Sherman accusing Sheila Yardley and stepped forward, "I accidentally stepped on Gillian’s dress, are you alright? Want me to call a doctor for you?"

Yara Hughes acted concerned and approached to help Gillian Sherman up.

But Gillian Sherman leaned into the male colleague’s arms, tearfully complaining her ankle hurt.

Finishing her meal inside, Shannon Quinn came out and saw the group gathered there, she frowned slightly and came to check, "What’s happening?"

A colleague who recently gossiped with Shannon Quinn recounted the incident, "Gillian said Elaine pushed her, seems like she can’t stand."

Regardless of the situation, Shannon Quinn wasn’t sure of the truth, nor did she begin blaming anyone, instead she approached, "Let me see, where is the injury?"

Reaching out just to lift Gillian Sherman’s long dress, without touching her, she cried out, telling Shannon Quinn not to move.

The male colleague holding her was also concerned, "Shall we call an ambulance then?"