Chapter 166: What Leave Did She Take

Chapter 166: What Leave Did She Take
Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Serenity had been waiting for nearly an hour in the reception room of Hufford Bank. On the other side of the glass wall, the bank’s staff were still providing customer service diligently.
Her waiting time was the longest but it gave enough time for her anxiety to calm down.
She picked up her glass and found that it was empty. After a few minutes, the receptionist walked in and wanted to refill her water. She asked, “When will President Linde be available?”
The receptionist found this woman too stubborn. The former had made herself clear just now about President Linde’s availability but here this woman was, still asking the same question. The receptionist’s tone was a little unpleasant as she said, “President Linde doesn’t have time for you today.”
“Then what about tomorrow?” Serenity refused to give up.
“Not tomorrow either,” said the receptionist.
“Then when is he free?” asked Serenity.
The receptionist’s patience was waning fast as she stiffly said, “He will not be available anytime soon.”
Serenity knew President Linde did not want to see her but she refused to give up. When she asked the receptionist for President Linde’s schedule, the receptionist gave her a stern look. “1 don’t know.”
Despite leaving Hufford Bank, Serenity still did not give up. Instead, she entered a cafe across the road, found a seat by the window, and ordered a cup of coffee while observing the entrance of the bank through the French window.
At five o’clock, President Linde finally came out of the bank with his assistant behind him. Serenity hurriedly slapped a twenty-dollar bill on the table and ran out of the cafe. Just as she was about to cross the road, a car honked at her, scaring her into retreating quickly. The speeding cars passed by one after another. Seeing that President Linde was about to get into the car, Serenity grew anxious.
The moment the road was clear, President Linde had already gotten into his car. Serenity watched helplessly as the car sped off.
Gabriel came out of the office and passed by Serenity’s seat. When he noticed that her computer screen was dark and the rest of her desk was very clean and tidy, he tapped lightly on the surface and asked, “Francesca, where is she?”
Francesca was giving instructions to the other assistants when Gabriel called for her. The former immediately excused herself and hurried over to President Jones. “She requested leave.”
“What leave?” No wonder he didn’t see her the entire morning. He initially thought she had been in the pantry or the bathroom.
His question stunned Francesca was feeling confused.
Gabriel glanced at Francesca from the corner of his eyes. “Sick leave or simply an annual leave?”
Although his tone was rather neutral, it still made Francesca feel a chill. “Personal leave.”
Gabriel did not say anything else and walked away.
Francesca was still confused as she watched Gabriel leave.
This time, Serenity found herself sitting in the lounge of a hotel, staring at the entrance. She looked a little anxious.
Half an hour later, a few men in suits and leather shoes stepped in. She quickly walked forward and said, “President Linde, my name is Serenity. My father is Benjamin Rivers. 1 need to speak with you.”
When President Linde heard Benjamin Rivers’s name, his expression changed slightly. “I’m sorry, Miss Serenity. I’m not free today.”
Seeing that he was about to leave, Serenity let her anxiety get the better of her. “I won’t take up too much of your time. I only need a few minutes.”
President Linde’s expression darkened. “Miss Serenity, is this how your father brought you up? You are the daughter of the Rivers family, so you should at least know basic courtesy.”
Serenity was speechless as the manager of the hall walked over and led President Linde and the others into the private room. Unwilling to give up, Serenity retreated to the lounge to continue waiting.
Benjamin Rivers had gotten a project and signed the contract, but the company’s cash flow was not good so they needed a loan from the bank. Rivers Group was in danger with nothing to mortgage and the bank refused to give them any loans..