Jessie shook her head in response.

Lettie probed further, but Jessie remained uncertain. As they conversed, a significant piece of news popped up in Jessie's phone screen, involving Albert, the president of Duefron's Waston Group.

Jessie glanced at it, her fingers quivering slightly.

Addressing Lettie, she declared, "Mom, I need to return to Duefron right away."

Lettie tried to asked Jessie what had happened. However, when she saw her daughter's pale face, she bit her lower lip and said nothing.