Chapter 1007

Jonah pulled his million-dollar car up to the main gates of Aspenfield University.
Dressed in a black suit and crisp white shirt, he carried the effortless polish of a man in charge and had the kind of presence that drew eyes the moment he stepped into view.
Before long, a few ladies glanced his way, their interest obvious.
Jonah ignored the looks that he had seen plenty of times before. Once Hailey was out of sight, he turned back to his car and got in, ready to leave.
Just then, a knock tapped against the glass.
Jonah slowly rolled down the window. A pretty college student stood outside, her eyes bright as she gave him a sweet smile.
“Hello there,” she said.
Jonah’s face stayed unreadable as he replied, “Is there anything you need?”
She gathered her courage and asked, “Hi, could I get your WhatsApp?”
She wanted to add Jonah on WhatsApp.
Jonah’s expression didn’t change. “Sorry. If my wife found out, she wouldn’t be happy.”
Color drained from her face, and she quickly said, “Oh, my bad. I’m sorry to bother you.”
Then, he raised the window and drove off.
The student stayed where she was, looking disappointed. Another woman hurried over and asked, “So, did you get his WhatsApp?”
“No. He said he’s married.”
“What a pity. The good ones are always taken. Come on, we’ll be late for class!”
Soon, Jonah arrived at the office.
He had been spending most of his time with Hailey lately, which meant plenty of work had piled up.
Before he knew it, noon had rolled around.
Jeremy walked in and said, “Mr. Pilsner, the chef is here with the lunch he has prepared for you.”
As the door opened, the chef walked in with two assistants, carrying an impressive spread.
“Mr. Pilsner, it’s time for lunch,” the chef said.
“Thanks, I appreciate it. You may leave now,” Jonah replied.
“Yes, sir.”
Then, the chef left with his assistants.
Jeremy said, “Mr. Pilsner, you should eat while it’s hot.”
Jonah set down the file in his hands and asked, “What time is it?”
“It’s already 12:00 pm, Mr. Pilsner.”
Jonah pulled out his phone and opened WhatsApp.
The chat with Hailey was empty, and there were no new messages.
How had things gone for her at Aspenfield University? What was she doing now?
Had she run into Lester, or was she with him right now?
It was already noon. Had she eaten?
He realized he was already missing her.
His long fingers moved across the keyboard, typing, “Have you had lunch?”
The message was successfully sent.
Jonah waited for Hailey to reply.
He kept waiting, but there was still no response from her.
The message went unanswered.
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That message stayed unanswered too.
Jonah turned to Jeremy and called out, “Jeremy.”
Jeremy responded, “Yes, Mr. Pilsner?”
Jonah said, “I want to ask you something.”