Chapter 38 Grovelling to the Billionaire

Connie’s voice remained collected. ‘Brayden, patience is our virtue now. Knowing what we know about Logan Wilde, waiting for five minutes instead of twenty is already a blessing.’

Brayden let out a sigh of resignation. ‘Connie, your composure never ceases to amaze me.’

‘Well, of the two of us, someone has got to keep a cool head. As Redwood’s CEO, I can’t act any way I please.’

‘Connie, dear, I know how much you’ve sacrificed for the company,’ Brayden’s voice was gentle and soothing. ‘But remember, you don’t have to face any of it alone. You still have me.’

Then came a long silence.

Alessia guessed the lovey-dovey couple were either exchanging a passionate kiss or gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes.

Then she heard a hiss of pain from Connie.

Brayden’s voice changed to one of concern. ‘Are you okay? What’s wrong, Connie?’

Alessia strained to catch every word, pressing her ear against the wall that separated her from the couple in the next room.

Connie must have said something, too