Chapter 1371 Miss Anderson Came in Person


    "Did something happen to Nicole?" Kendrick blurted out without considering his own status, caught up


    in his worry.


    Chloe was slightly taken aback by Kendrick''s anxious demeanor. Had I misread his expression?


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    "Mr. Hofstead, you…" Chloe began to speak, but Kendrick quickly regained hisposure, coughing


    lightly as he said, "Please, go ahead and speak, Miss Yelton."


    After a pause, he added, "I was just concerned about Miss Anderson. If something happened to her, it


    might impact the research center."


    Chloe''s expression shifted slightly, but she maintained herposure as her gaze remained on


    Kendrick. She hade in with confidence, but now his words were making her second-guess herself.


    It looked like he was concerned about Nicole''s presence at the research center. If she were to tell


    Kendrick that Nicole couldn''te to the research center for a while, would he cancel the cooperation


    in a fit of anger?


    The research center couldn''t afford any further disruptions.


    "It''s like this, Mr. Hofstead. As you know, Nicole is currently pregnant and approaching her sixth month.


    She doesn''t have the energy toe to the research center at the moment," Chloe exined calmly,


    making sure her tone was steady.


    If she projected enough confidence and provided both reasons and solutions, Kendrick might find a


    reason to agree. There could still be room to salvage the situation.


    "I see," Kendrick responded, almost as if he had anticipated what Chloe was about to say. His


    expression darkened.


    Seeing Kendrick''s reaction, Chloe unconsciously gulped out of nervousness. "I''d like to request a leave


    for Nicole. For the remainder of her pregnancy and maternity period, she will work from our apartment.


    Of course, this won''t affect her responsibilities at the research center. She''ll review the reports from the


    research team daily."


    Chloe enunciated each word with poise. Just then, the secretary who had entered to deliver files


    overheard her words. The secretary wasn''t oblivious to the implications. Her face changed, and her


    gaze toward Chloe turned more sinister.


    "Mr. Hofstead, that might not be feasible. The contract explicitly states that Miss Anderson is required


    to oversee personally due to her exceptional skills," the secretary interjected hastily, seemingly unable


    to hold back.


    Kendrick''s gaze turned stern as he red at the secretary. The secretary immediately closed her


    mouth, not daring to speak further. On the other hand, Chloe''splexion stiffened at the secretary''s


    words. She had anticipated a potential rejection, but she hadn''t expected to be turned down by a mere


    secretary.


    "Miss Yelton, since you''ve already brought this up, I have no reason to object. After all, your proposal is


    well thought out. I''m not heartless either. Since Miss Anderson is pregnant, she should take care of


    herself," Kendrick said, retracting his gaze and turning to Chloe.


    She looked up at Kendrick in surprise, not expecting him to agree to her proposal.


    "However, as your business partner, I have a stake in this as well. Given that Miss Anderson is now


    pregnant, it''s only natural for me to visit her. I hope you''ll grant me that opportunity," Kendrick continued


    before Chloe could respond. Kendrick''s ability to navigate conversations was quite impressive. In just a


    few sentences, he had gained the upper hand in the discussion.


    Chloe clenched her teeth. As long as her initial objective was achieved, she was satisfied. If Kendrick


    wanted to see Nicole, she could use other reasons to stop his visitter.


    "Of course, Mr. Hofstead," Chloe replied, her lips curving up to form a faint smile.


    Seeing her response, Kendrick nodded as if acknowledging something. He wasn''t sure why Chloe and


    Nicole were acting this way, or if they had caught onto something significant.


    However, it was true that Nicole was pregnant, and he wanted to see her for himself. Moreover, he


    wanted to know who the child''s father was–although he didn''t mind, he needed to know for his own


    peace of mind.


    "Since you''ve agreed, I won''t take up any more of your time. Mr. Hofstead, I will take my leave." Chloe


    smiled before turning to leave.


    Kendrick nodded, and only when Chloe was gone did he lean back in his chair, deep in thought.