Chapter 78. Friends

The day passed without me having any more conversations with Carl. I could feel him avoiding any discussion of the matter as well. Often, he would lock himself in his office and only come out when necessary.

I sighed and continued with my work.

I raised my gaze when I heard a knock on the door, and it was my assistant.

"Come in," I said.

"Ma'am, Sir Gomez is with me," she said, and I saw Roy standing behind her.

I stood up and didn't ask her to sit in front of me this time. "This way," I said, leading them to Carl's office.

"Sir, Mr. Gomez is here," I informed him.

He nodded.

I left the room and returned to my office.

I sent them emails, but it seemed like Roy was still persistently looking for something, which was unusual, as he would usually inform me.

Carrying a few folders, I walked to Carl's office. They paused their conversation upon seeing me enter.

"I'll just place this on the table, Sir. It's a