I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 393

Chapter 393 Change of Plans

Ellis resisted the urge to turn back and go home. Instead, she forced herself to drive to work like normal.

The second she sat down at her desk, Cleveland showed up looking more serious than usual.

“Good morning, Ms. Harper.”

That tone and expression? Never a good sign.

She didn’t let it show on her face. Smiling lightly, she asked, “Morning, Mr. Cleveland. Something up?“”

“There is.”

“Go ahead.”

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“It’s just…” He hesitated, frowning a little. “Mr. Maxwell’s schedule has changed. He’s heading out on a business trip starting tomorrow for a week, and someone needs to go with him.”

“And?” Ellis glanced around and lowered her voice. “You can speak plainly.”

“I can’t go. Would you be able to take my place?”

Cleveland really couldn’t go. His kid had been hospitalized with a high fever last night, and his wife was overwhelmed trying to manage it alone. The doctors wanted to keep the child under observation for at least a few more days.

Ellis didn’t answer right away.

This wasn’t about her being unwilling–it was about office hierarchy. If Maxwell personally assigned Cleveland to go, then she couldn’t just agree to replace him without permission. That would be stepping out of line.

“I assume you’ve already spoken with Mr. Maxwell?” she asked politely.

It was a nice way of saying: Don’t make me do something behind the boss’s back. I don’t make the rules.

“He hasn’t arrived yet. I saw you came in early, so I figured I’d ask you first.”

“Then…” She glanced toward Maxwell’s office. “Let me know what he says.”

She had no real opinion either way. But she wasn’t dumb enough to jump ahead of the chain of command.

“Alright.” Cleveland nodded and left.

Once alone, Ellis opened up the travel schedule and scanned through it.

As the assistant, arranging travel plans was her responsibility now. But she’d only just finalized the itinerary for the week- and now it was all useless.

Maybe I should just quit early, she thought.

Maxwell clearly didn’t like her. And if she was constantly one step away from being fired, what was the point of sticking around?

Still, she shook off the irritation and focused on work.

But barely an hour passed before Cleveland returned.

She didn’t even have to ask–his face said it all.

“Ms. Harper,” he said, “Mr. Maxwell wants to see you in his office.”

Then he left without another word.

Ellis let out a silent groan.

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1:03 PM N

She stared at him for a second longer, trying to figure out what he was thinking.