Chapter 25. Owe Me a Drink

"Eh Ah? No, Joy, I'm fine," Steve replied. Their eyes met, but Steve's phone interrupted with a ring.

Ring ring ring

Joy pulled back slightly from Steve. Steve glanced at his phone. "Giselle? I thought she was very busy earlier," Steve thought to himself.

"In that case, I'll excuse myself, Sir," Joy interjected.

"Oh yes, Joy, thank you for the tea," Steve replied, pressing the green button on his phone screen.

Joy walked out with a hint of disappointment. "Hello, Giselle," Steve greeted.

"Sorry about earlier, Steve, I just finished a meeting," Giselle explained apologetically.

"No problem," Steve replied calmly to Giselle.

"So, what's up, Steve?" ask Giselle with lower voice.

"Hmm, I was wondering, do you have any free time this week?" Steve asked directly.

"Sorry, Steve, it looks like I won't be free this week. I have a business trip to China. I'll check my schedule again, and if I have any free time, I'll get in touch wit