Babel Novel
Chapter 1087
Chapter 1087
After roughly organizing her thoughts, Sheena quickly refocused and immersed herself in her work.
The afternoon flew by swiftly, with the setting sun painting the skyline outside red, casting a warm glow on her striking profile.
Since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sheena has been visiting Yosef to receive treatment for a week now.
Before her alarm clock, set to go off half an hour before quitting time, could chime, her phone rang.
She glanced at the screen–it was Phoebe.
Upon answering the call, Sheena immediately asked, “Did you run away from home again?”
Phoebe was taken aback by the sudden comment and did not immediately answer Sheena.
Noticing her silence, Sheena asked, “Or… are you feeling moody? Where are you? Do you want to meet up and talk about it?”
Phoebe answered, “No, I’m fine these days. I’ve just been at home studying alone and feeling bored. I’m done with the reading and want to play some games. Do you have time?”
Ah, Mobile Heroes–the game Sheena had grown fond of, thanks to Phoebe’s influence,
“I was just about to wrap up work. A few rounds of that game should be quick. Let’s do it.”
They launched the game and activated voice chat, engaging in conversation while playing ranked
matches.
Sheena initially planned to play only a few rounds, but luck was not on their side for some reason.
Their teammates were all underperforming, resulting in three consecutive losses.
Determined to end with a win, they insisted on playing one more match before logging off.
Each loss fueled their determination to play one more round, while each win left them unsatisfied, craving
another match.
Sheena activated her phone’s exclusive gaming mode during the game, silencing all calls and messages.
While waiting anxiously at home, Elliot tried calling her multiple times but could not reach her.
As the red hues of sunset faded into the night, the sky darkened.
Sheena remained seated in her office chair, playing the game in the dim light.
Suddenly, the overhead lights flickered on, revealing Elliot’s grim expression as he stood at the doorway, silently observing her.
Upon hearing the commotion, she looked up.
“Hey, honey, what are you doing here? I’m working overtime.”
“Working overtime?” Elliot briskly approached, pointing accusingly at her phone screen displaying the game interface. “This is what you call working overtime at the company and not coming home?”
The game Sheena was playing had yet to end.
As she continued to purchase equipment, she flashed a bright smile at Elliot, explaining casually, “Yes, I’m personally experiencing the project we’re preparing to invest in next time. I need to understand it thoroughly to make more accurate investments, don’t you think?”
Elliot walked up behind her, glancing at her game screen.
“You want to invest in esports?”
“Yeah, I think esports is quite interesting. In the age of the internet, esports might be the future trend. I want to invest and create a club, maybe even build a team.“. Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
Elliot never interfered with Sheena’s career.
He knew she had her own ambitions and desires, and he always supported her in whatever she wanted to
1. do.
With that in mind, Elliot’s annoyance lessened, seeing it as Sheena’s way of testing the products before
investing.
He stood behind Sheena, leaning over her, resting his chin on her shoulder lazily, observing her playing the mobile game.
Howard coincidentally arrived home as the victory sound of the game rang out, and the two girls bid farewell, ending the voice chat.
Sheena turned to Elliot, seeking his feedback on the gaming experience.
“How was it? Are you intrigued?”
Elliot buried his face in her neck and inhaled deeply.
“Mmhmm. I am,” he replied, though it was unclear whether he was referring to the game or her scent.
“Let’s go home and have dinner,” Elliot added.
Sheena agreed, letting Elliot carry her and leave the office.
After dinner, Sheena roped Elliot into the Mobile Heroes game.