My Mr. Perfect, Imperfect [Perfect Series, Book 1]

Chapter 36: Chole Is Back

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The Following Morning...

At work, bored Jade rolled the sleeves of his shirt. Going through the last sheet of paper in a document, he remembered Sapphire. He quickly grabbed his phone and to text her.

[Let's go have dinner and see a film tonight at 7:00 p.m.]

[As for the attire, wear something tacky.]

Sapphire got his message and sent him an awkward couple sticker.

She smiled at his messages while she thought of the clothes to wear. And the colour, pink. Definitely pink.

Jade was about to leave his office when Mr. Tim ran into the office from downstairs.

"Where's the CEO?" He asked Barbara.

"He's in his office!" She replied to him immediately. "Hope no problem?"

Tim rushed into Jade's office without even knocking.

"There's a big trouble sir!" He managed to catch his breath.

"What's it?" Confusion plastered Jade's gentle face.

Let's head over to the situation room first, sir. Jade rushed downstairs as others followed them.

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At the Situation Room...

The computer professionals searched the CCTV hanged around every corner of the hotel. They watched and studied every footage to see what was actually happening. Jade wasn't settled, it felt as if his heart was on fire or something. His pupils searched the screen for anything superstitious.

"Did you contact the police?" He asked Mr. Gorge.

"Yes. They're investigating on the issue now, so they'll probably find the suspect soon. How about we just tell the guests... Um. That it's a trick for now?" George managed to ask.

Jade looked at him, offended.

"A prank? This is a bomb threat, you know! This is something that has to be taken seriously, and you're taking it lightly?" He scorned with his eyes focused on the footage. "Check the manuals and review that the proper procedures for evacuation!" He commanded.

"But if we do that sir, the hotel will suffer--" Barbara suggested.

"It'll be even worse if we just sit on our hands and do nothing! Don't you get?!" Jade shrilled as if his head was going to explode. With the look on his face, everyone obeyed without hesitation.

It was his hotel and Jade would do anything to protect it. Especially when it comes to his customers.

"We need to do everything in our power to get and stop the bomb prank, first. And if that doesn't work, let's activate the emergency system." He ordered.

"But, umm... Mr. Johnson is waiting for you right now." Tim reminded his boss. "Should I just cancel the meeting?"

"No, we'll go through with it. But let's keep it brief. Jade faced his workers. We'll need to set a different dining hall, now. If this isn't resolved within an hour, make sure you get all the guests out." Jade ordered facing Miss Barbara.

"Yes sir." She replied to him as Jade head out of the room with Mr. Tim alongside.

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Minutes Later...

After the brief meeting, Jade was saying his goodbyes to the other businessmen before leaving.