Chapter 175 Proof

• "Good morning, sir," Patrick greeted when Alex came into work that morning. Olivia was on sick leave, so he had too much work on his hands and had no choice but to leave their investigations all to Adam. He had only told him to call if something important came up. "Good morning Patrick, and where is Olivia?" Alex asked. "She caught a cold while we were out yesterday, and I told her to stay home and rest", Patrick explained, and his eyes grew slightly wide when he realised what he had said; it took Alex a few seconds, and he finally realised it too as he was about to walk into his office. His hand dropped from the door, and he turned to look at Patrick and squinted his eyes at his assistant. "You and her were out at night together," Alex said, and Patrick opened his mouth to think of a lie or perhaps an excuse, but his mind couldn't think of anything... Alex stood there and started to put all the dots together. They always left for their lunch break together, and they seemed to be more cheerful around each other. The other day, Patrick had asked him if Olivia and him could leave early, and Alex didn't think much about it and only thought they wanted to have different engagements had told them they could, but now he finally understood. "Patrick, is it what I'm thinking?" Alex said, and it took Patrick a few seconds, but he finally nodded.
• "My office now", Alex said and walked into his office, Patrick almost cursed under his breath because he knew dating in their company was prohibited. Alex had been adamant about no office romance, so things wouldn't be awkward around anyone if the couple eventually broke up. But he had broken this rule, and it was worse for him because he worked close to Alex and was one of the people who had supported and brought such an idea to Alex in the first place, and now he regretted it. Back then, he should have found a way to convince Alex not to do that, but Olivia hadn't joined the company at that time and romance and dating hadn't even been on his mind at all. What had been on his mind that time works and work only? His sister was sick and he even worked overtime to get paid extra... It made a sad smile appear on his face when he thought about that time. It had been one of the worst moments of his life, a time he couldn't forget as long as he lived. But Alex was the only one who had seemed to notice him working so hard and had extended a helping hand when he needed it the most...
• Patrick quickly followed Alex Into his office. Alex was taking off his jacket when Patrick walked in and he said nothing. Alex simply hung his jacket on his coat hanger and took a Seat. Patrick stood in front of him looking apologetic as he stood In front of his boss... "I'm sure you, of All people, should be aware that dating is prohibited in this company," Alex started,d, and Patrick nodded. "I'm sorry, sir, but I forgot about it for a b,i t, and I couldn't control my feelings for h,er", Patrick said confidently.