Chapter 1291

Dinner went on quietly for a while until the phone in his pocket rang and broke the silence. When he picked up the call, his expression and tone turned serious. “What is it?” It was Cliff who had called. “Sir, Secretary Ackerman can’t make it tomorrow. His wife is seriously ill, and he has to be by her side.” “Let him stay with his family.” “But it might take him months to return based on his wife’s condition, and there must be someone there to assist you.” “Tell administration to find someone to take his place.” A second of hesitation later, Cliff said, “Sir, I have someone that I would like to recommend. I wonder if she will be suitable.” “Who is it?” “Shermaine Cole. She’s proactive, motivated, diligent, and professional about her work. And I believe she has a good personality. She’s been with us for two years now and has always been at the front desk, doing all kinds of chores without any complaints. She never told anyone that she helped Madam Carter before and didn