Chapter 818

Jayde scribbled notes, completely absorbed in her work, unaware of Bonian’s lingering gaze. A team leader finished his presentation. “Mr. Lepage, your thoughts?”

Silence.

“Mr. Lepage?” the leader tried again.

Bonian snapped to attention. “Not good. Redo it.” His sharp tone masked his distraction as he scanned the projection screen.

The leader visibly deflated under Bonian’s abrupt dismissal. Jayde caught the exchange, eyebrows knitting in confusion.

Mid-meeting, an assistant rushed in with an urgent call. “Mr. Lepage, we need you immediately.”

Bonian dismissed the team to revise their proposal while directing PR to manage the growing media storm. Jayde followed him out. “What’s happening? Everyone looks like they’ve seen a ghost.”