Out of options, Su Ling could only look at Gu Qianqian for help, pleading with her through her eyes.
Receiving Su Ling's unmistakable SOS signal, Gu Qianqian immediately understood. She swiftly changed her tone, speaking deliberately and ingratiatingly to Lu Zhanbei, "Yes! I came here to look for you!"
That answer finally satisfied the big boss. Without warning, his long arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her in as he led her toward the elevator. His voice, gentle enough to send shivers down anyone's spine, asked, "How long have you been waiting?"
"Not long, I just got here."
She really had just arrived, including the time she spent dazing off—it had been just over ten minutes. However, despite this, the man still seemed somewhat regretful. While waiting for the elevator, he added, "Next time, call me before you come. That way, you won't waste time waiting."
