They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406

After this happened enough times, Jessica found herself staring at Sana’s retreating figure each evening, increasingly puzzled. ‘Why does she have dinner plans every single night lately? Is she dating Wesley already?”

Just imagining those two off happily dating while she was stuck here working overtime just to dodge Brian made Jessica feel even more pitiful.

Still, she had never once considered asking Sana to stay behind and keep her company during overtime.

‘Working overtime was my own choice. I couldn’t possibly expect anyone else to stay with me, Jessica reminded herself firmly. With that, she buried herself back into the mountain of unfinished paperwork.

Meanwhile, over at Atkinson Group, Brian had just finished reviewing the last document. He was about to pack up for the day when the head of the logistics department, Edmund Briggs–who had recently delivered documents to him–walked in, carrying a gift bag.

Brian raised an eyebrow. “What’s this?”

Edmund hurried forward with a big smile. “Mr. Atkinson, my parents just sent me some homemade bacon from our hometown.

“My wife is five months pregnant, and she loves it. I heard you’ve been collecting special treats for Mrs. Atkinson lately, so I thought I’d bring a couple of pieces for you to try.”

“That’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you,” Brian said sincerely as he examined the vacuum–sealed bacon. Then, without hesitation, he sent the man a 200–dollar bonus.

Overjoyed that Brian had actually accepted his gift, Edmund practically floated out of the office. As soon as he stepped out, he rushed to share the good news in their private work group chat.

When the other employees saw that Brian was really accepting these gifts, they immediately grew restless, each of them itching to try their luck next.

Sure enough, the next morning, the moment Brian stepped into his office, he was met with more gifts–a jar of family- recipe pickled greens from Dorothy in the Secretariat and a beautifully wrapped artisanal cheese from an HR manager.

Brian accepted every gift without hesitation, then handed out bonuses to everyone.

As a result, more employees started taking advantage of document deliveries to bring Brian all sorts of local delicacies, so

frequently that he even began to feel

overed.

notice

After another meeting concluded, Brian noticed an employee lingering by his desk, clearly relucta knowing half–smile, he inquired, “So, do you have something for me?”

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As he spoke, he cast a glance at the employee’s hands. Aside from the stack of documents, there was nothing else, so he wondered, ‘Nothing else? Did he forget to bring it this time?‘

The employee, who had been struggling to find the right moment to speak, immediately nodded enthusiastically upon hearing this.

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“Yes.” She quickly opened the folder she had been hugging to her chest and pulled out a thick, meticulously prepared guidebook.

“Mr. Atkinson, this is a comprehensive guide I put together on domestic and international cuisine suitable for pregnant women. Please, you must accept it,” she said, presenting it to him with both hands.

Brian was genuinely surprised. “You compiled this entire, thick guide all by yourself?”

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