From Heartache to Heir

Chapter 55

The next day at work, Archer called for an emergency meeting with the team leaders.

Eric, Lola, and Charles sat in the conference room waiting for him as usual. Eric was red-faced as he chewed on his fingernails.

Lola sat stiffly beside him and refused to acknowledge his existence and Charles, the most level-headed colleague he had ever met,

He had his disgust for Eric so vivid on his face like a painting. Eric sighed, he should have known they would be mad at him for admitting the things he did yesterday.

But still, he didn't expect it to hurt this much.

Eric knew he wasn't close to them, but he prided himself on being one of the best here and being alienated didn't look too good for him.

Archer entered the office and Eric felt his scowl deepen. Of all the people to be worried about, Archer was the catalyst.

After everything went down, he didn't see Archer for the rest of the day. He had been expecting to be fired for what he did.

"Archer," Eric started to say.

"Sit down," Archer no