Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 321

Coleen continued, "The chairman of Ashford Inc. is a real go-getter. I've dealt with him before. He's a stand-up guy, and he ain't gonna pull a fast one. He invited me just for some friendly professional exchange, nothing sneaky. It's just been misunderstood by his employees."

"But, how can you be so sure that the chairman of Ashford Inc. didn't do it on purpose and then throw his subordinates under the bus?"

Coleen just smiled, not giving a straight answer.

After the incident last time, the chairman of Ashford Inc. showed up at her house with an apology gift in the evening.

Firstly, out of professional respect, he felt guilty. Secondly, it was Coleen's husband and son who kept him on his toes.

After the secretary left, Coleen's phone rang again. She was swamped every day, but this call was from her sister, Saul's mother. She picked up the phone and said, "Hey sis."

"How are you holding up health-wise? Saul mentioned you're not doing so hot, seems like you've been visiting the hospital quite a bit. If you're not feeling well, take a break and let Saul handle the company stuff. You can trust him."

"Saul is blowing things out of proportion. It's just benign breast lumps; at our age, it's normal to have some health hitches. No need to make a mountain out of a molehill," Coleen replied.

The other side nagged a bit more before hanging up.

After hanging up, Coleen frowned. She dialed her secretary and said, "Let the president of Ashford Inc. know that I'll be attending their opening with my daughter."

"Sure thing, president."

Thinking about her sister's call and Saul's recent behaviors, she dialed the finance manager, "Come up for a bit."

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In the evening, Coleen drove home to find her husband and son discussing work. When she walked in, they paused their conversation. "Mom, have you eaten?" Chad asked.

Coleen nodded, "I ate with my colleagues. Have you and dad eaten yet?"

Chad also nodded.

She dropped her bag and sat on the couch, "Molly was asking about you this morning. Go see her if you have time tomorrow."

"I talked to her until she fell asleep last night. What could she possibly be missing me for?" Chad chuckled.

Whenever it came to his sister, he always lit up.

Coleen was a bit tired and sat on the sofa with her eyes closed for a while, "Chad, don't work with relatives and friends in the future."

"That's not for me to decide. Mom, what's wrong?"

Mr. Kendrick also looked at his wife curiously.

Coleen sat up, and she began chatting with her husband and son about daily life."I've been going to the hospital a lot recently and somehow Saul caught wind of it. He's trying to meddle with the finance department. A marketing manager wants to manage my finances? He's got his hand in the cookie jar.

“This afternoon, my sister even called to suggest that I let Saul run the company. It's all dressed up as concern for me, but really she just wants her son to get his hands on the company.

A while ago, Coleen found a lump in her breast. She started taking medication after getting checked at the hospital, worried that it might be breast cancer. But the diagnosis was not yet confirmed, and in order to not worry the kids, she hadn't told them.

Coleen said, "I will listen to the doctor and keep a positive mood in the future."

"With your temper, I doubt you can. Tomorrow I'll write a sign and hang it in your office to remind you to stay positive."

Coleen playfully patted her husband's back, "You're something else. Honey, when will you have time to go with me to the Cedillo family's place to see Mia? She's been pregnant for so long, and I haven't seen her yet. Last time at the hospital, I didn't get a chance to talk to her."

"I'll make time to go with you," Mr. Kendrick replied.

The next day, Molly got a call from Coleen. "Mom, why did you call me over?"

"I'm going to make you a dress," Coleen continued, "Just come have lunch with me here."

Molly agreed and headed towards Chade Inc. after school.

Just as she stepped into the elevator, she saw Saul, "Cousin, are you going for lunch?"

Seeing Molly, Saul was somewhat surprised. He usually didn't see his little sister at the company. "Molly, what brings you here?"

"My mom asked me to come over," the elevator arrived, and Molly quickly said, "You go have lunch, I'll go see my mom."

Watching Molly's retreating figure, Saul fell deep into thought.