Chapter 253- No panic. No fear.

His persistence left Laurent speechless. 

"Alright, alright, go take care of your work. I need to get back to the office too. I can't just keep skipping work during business hours." 

Now was really not the best time to discuss whether they should remarry. With Bert's return, she was already on high alert, yet Dave still had the mind for romance? Men and women truly did think differently. 

Dave didn't push the issue further. Instead, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply before finally letting her go. 

That evening, Laurent calmly went to the banquet. She wasn't too concerned, as it wasn't just her and Bert—Matthew and several other high-ranking executives from the company would be there as well. 

With so many people around, she wasn't worried that Bert would try anything inappropriate. 

Before leaving, she called Dave to let him know she was heading to the banquet. He responded calmly,