Chapter 17: What gossip?

Calvin's car had just parked outside Bella's company when Jex called. He didn't want to pick up, but Jex was unusually patient, calling three times in a row. Calvin frowned but eventually answered. As soon as he picked up, he heard Jex's complaint, "What were you busy with? It took you so long to answer the phone."

"I just got off work."

"Did I hear wrong? You got off work?" Jex couldn't help raising his voice. Calvin, who usually enjoyed working overtime, actually left work early? Calvin responded lightly, asking, "What's the matter?" Then he changed his mind, "If you have something, decide it yourself, don't call me again."

Jex was confused by his response, "Hey, what’s wrong with you? I'm telling you, why don't you find some time to have dinner with Julia? You've stood her up so many times, you should make it up to her."

Calvin frowned, "We'll talk about it after the program recording." Usually, Jex was responsible for socializing; he was outgoing and smooth, which made investors f