Chapter: 132
Bethany quickly looked up and clarified, "We're just friends! When we were at the hospital..."
"Assign this project to Brody. You should remove yourself from any project you introduce to avoid any potential conflicts of interest."
Jonathan cut off her explanation with a firm directive. "Regardless of your personal connection, I don't believe you can assess the viability of the project impartially based on what you've just said."
“Okay. I understand."
It became clear that he was focused on the professional aspect and not interested in hearing her explanation.
Before Bethany could respond further, Jonathan disconnected the call.
It seemed that their relationship had reverted to strictly professional-CEO and assistant.
That made sense. He had gotten back together with Maddie. Why would he maintain a personal interest in her, a mere substitute?
After shutting down her laptop, Bethany changed into her pajamas and took a shower. Lying in bed, she unexpectedly found herself wide awake.
She tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
It was already early morning, and soon she'd have to get ready for work.
Bethany closed her eyes, but sleep eluded her. Eventually, she got up and turned on her laptop to start working.
When she logged into the company's system, she noticed Jonathan was still online.
Hadn't he gone to bed?
She stared at Jonathan's account for a while, then it dawned on her that Jonathan was overseas. It was afternoon there.
Bethany curled her Lips into a self-mocking smile.
Why was she concerned about what the CEO was doing?
Bethany gathered the documents related to Creation Group and forwarded the project involving Jayson to Brody.
She had no qualms about following Jonathan's directive.
She understood that his decision stemmed from her perceived lack of qualification and propensity for error.
Yet, his dispassionate analysis and decision-making, devoid of any emotion, struck Bethany as odd.
It reinforced her view of Jonathan as the detached CEO, determining the fate of each employee. Jonathan, who had once seemed gentle and considerate, now felt like a figment of her imagination, replaced by this impersonal figure.
The next morning, Bethany arrived at work with dark circles under her eyes from a sleepless night.
The foundation proved useful in concealing both the dark circles and a small wound on her face.