Chapter 283

Even the nameplate had been changed.

Latisha's heart skipped a beat. Had Clifford been kicked out at yesterday's shareholders' meeting? Was it because he'd been late, delayed by his search for her? Had Wallace used that as an opportunity to rally the others against him? If there was a new CEO, where was Clifford?

She didn't understand the inner workings of the company, but she knew this office had belonged to him.

She rushed back to her department to ask her colleagues.

"What? The CEO was replaced?" her colleague exclaimed in shock.

Another coworker overheard and joined in. "No way! I saw someone in the group chat say the CEO was new, but I thought it was a joke. It's for real?"

"I don't know, I haven't been to his office today."

"I saw someone go in earlier, I just assumed they were meeting with Mr. Lambert. Latisha, was he wearing a cream-colored suit and gold-rimmed glasses? Looked pretty distinguished?"

Latisha nodded vigorously.

"Then that must be him. Wow, how did we not hear a single thing about this?"

"I didn't hear anything either. You don't think the company got bought out, do you?"

"Get real. Who has the power to buy out our company?"

"True..... Still, I need to find out what's going on. If the CEO's been replaced, I'm really starting to panic!"

"I'll go with you!"

The two colleagues hurried out, leaving Latisha alone in the office. Even Selah and Ziven were nowhere to be seen. Had they all been fired too?

Latisha's mind raced with anxiety. She took out her phone, wanting to message Clifford, but then she remembered his coldness from the night before and let her hand fall. He probably wouldn't reply anyway.

...

Around noon, Selah finally appeared and called the three of them into a meeting.

"The company is going through some major changes, as I'm sure you've noticed," she began. "Our positions could change at any time, so it's crucial that you focus on your work and don't slack off. We have a new CEO, and there's no telling how he'll want to restructure things."

"So the CEO really was replaced?"

Selah nodded grimly. "That's what I needed to tell you. The new CEOUS also a Lambert it's likely some people will be let go, which is why I'm warning you to be on your best behavior and avoid any mistakes."

"Also a Lambert? Don't tell me it's another son from the Lambert family."

"Who knows? It's normal for big families like that to have a lot of sons and daughters, right?"

"Didn't someone say the company was in trouble? Maybe that's why they brought in someone new?"

"Alright, that's enough speculation," Selah cut in. "Just get back to work."

After dismissing them, Selah left, still puzzled. She pulled out her phone and made a call.

"Lambert Group has a new CEO. Does that mean...?"

Santino chuckled on the other end. "Replaced?"

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. There's a new man in the office, and Clifford hasn't shown up at all today."

"It's not that simple. Keep a close eye on things. And try not to call me unless you have to."

Selah paused. "Where are you?"

"You don't need to know. Just do your job."

"Alright..."

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Sensing the hesitation in her voice, Santino laughed softly Selah, you're not worried about chifford are you?"

Selah stiffened. "No, of course not. I was just curious."

"Good. If you've really fallen for him, I'll be very hurt."

He said he'd be hurt, but his tone carried a distinct threat. Selah heard

it loud and clear. Her expression

hardened as sh

replied firmly replied

"Don't worry. I won't."

"That's for the best. I'm hanging up."

Staring at the disconnected call, Selah was lost in thought.