She couldn't find the contract now, and she had to inform him. Given his status, he could surely find a way to resolve it. Otherwise, if this matter was exposed, he would rip her apart.
Upon hearing her mention the contract and recalling her signature on it, Kris Cooper's face softened slightly.
"And then?"
"And then..." Vera Wave stole a glance at him. Seeing his expression remain calm, she plucked up the courage to continue, "I've searched all over my desk but couldn't find it. I suspect it might have been left in the conference room earlier, but I went searching and still couldn't find it. I've even looked in the trash cans in the hallway—nothing. I'm thinking it might have been thrown away by the cleaner... Maybe I should go check the trash cans downstairs..."
"You didn't want to sign it anyway. Why are you looking for it?"
"I...I..." Vera Wave bit her lip. "I'm worried... it might have a negative impact on you."
"If that's the case, why didn't you destroy it?"
"I..."
