Chapter: 1231

I'm present."

"How so? We can't wait to have dinner with you.”

Once she gained control of the Bennet Group, Rachel restructured and eliminated all unnecessary regulations, removed managers who couldn't do their duties, and shook up the board of directors to teach them a valuable lesson in business ethics.

Rachel was despised only by those who were unable to do their jobs properly.

Aside from individuals who had been brought in via their connections, all of the project team members were ambitious and skilled workers.

They finally had their opportunity after Rachel came, so it was only natural that they'd love her.

Another guy added, "Miss Bennet, please come with us."

"I'm pressed for time. After our next meeting, I'll take everyone out to enjoy the hot spring." Rachel grinned as she stood up.

The project manager agreed and stated, “Sure. Miss Bennet, then I guess this is goodbye for now."

Rachel nodded, then the group filed out of the room. Within less than a minute, just Rachel and Roger remained.

Rachel's phone rang on the desk.

When Rachel took it, she saw a message. Seeing it, her face burst into a grin.

“Was it sent by Joe?" Roger inquired after seeing the gleam in her eyes.

"Yes.

Roger cocked his head and gazed out the window at the rain.

“Rachel, are you going home?" he inquired as he picked up his suit from the armrest of the chair.

Rachel put away her phone and answered, "I told Joe I'd go home early and make him something lovely. I'm so sorry I won't join you for dinner!"

"Rachel, that is all right," Roger said.

"You also did say we could be just friends, didn't you? Then stop apologizing so much."

Rachel grinned while lowering her eyes.

"It's pouring, and the road is likely to be slick. I'd be happy to drive you home."

The screen of Rachel's phone suddenly lighted up as she was ready to decline. She noticed the message Joey sent her just now and that she promised Joey she would think about her relationship with Roger.

"Sure." She nodded.

Meanwhile, the doorbell rang as soon as Joey got off the couch after texting Rachel.

Lila, the servant, came out from the kitchen. Wiping her hands with a washcloth, she murmured, “It must be Miss Bennet."