The executives on the other side of the computer screen wondered whether this conversation was meant for their ears.

Before Claudia could puzzle it out, Bennett strode over, lifting her up.

“Why aren't you wearing shoes?"

It was not until then that Claudia realized that she was in a hurry to look for Bennett and ran out without wearing her shoes.

She blushed slightly.

“Put me down. I'll go back for my shoes.”

“The floor is chilly. Allow me to take you back to your room.”

Claudia's protests were cut short as Bennett carried her from the study.

After all, this wasn't the first time she'd been in his arms.

Bennett carried Claudia back to her room. Upon being set down, her eyes were drawn to the wireless earphone in Bennett's ear.

A sudden realization struck her, and she froze.

“W-what were you engaged in just now?"

Don't tell her that he was in a meeting!

Bennett looked at her, replying, “I'm in a meeting. Is something wrong?"

Why did this sort of situation happen to her?

Again, Bennett gazed at her, inquiring purposely, “Is something wrong?" Claudia's face turned red as she waved her hand dismissively. "Nothing. Proceed with your meeting. I won't disturb you further!"

It was nothing, right?

It wasn't that big of a deal.

After all, this wasn't her first bout of embarrassment.

Observing her crestfallen look, Bennett couldn't help but chuckle. "Don't worry. They couldn't see you."

“But they could hear our conversation!"

“They wouldn't dare gossip about us.”

Claudia's embarrassment grew as she recalled that Bennett had been in a video conference when she entered. "I... I'll go use the bathroom. You may return to your meeting.”

She wished to put this awkward incident behind her.