Chapter 24 Vanished Into Thin Air Sure enough , Matthew soon came to the office . With a composed smile , I asked , " Did Johnson call you ? Where were you so early in the morning ? " " Yes , he called me . He said you were coming to work , and I was surprised you didn't mention it last night . " He removed his coat , hung it up , and then looked at me . " I just went to check out a construction site on the way here . " f I explained , " It was a spur - of - the - moment decision . I felt a bit free after sending Ava to daycare . " Meanwhile , Matthew approached and sat beside me . " I thought about something on the way back . You can go to the general office if you insist on working . I think it suits you well . It's flexible , no pressure , and it's also good to have someone overseeing company matters . 11 " No , I'm going to the marketing department . That's where I'm best suited , " I rejected Matthew's arrangement , expressing my thoughts and seeming stubborn . 3 I understood Matthew's intention to send me to the general office . It was just a nominal position , but I wanted to get involved to know what Tanum Corporation was like as a company now . 1 " But Johnson is in the marketing department . " 1 " Hey ! I can start as a regular employee . He's your right - hand man , and I won't usurp his authority . I want to challenge myself and see if I still have my previous drive . I miss those days , " I spoke lightly . 4 Then I smiled without care and continued , " The schedule is flexible too . If you make me work every day , I might not adjust well . I haven't worked for four to five years , so let me ease into it . " + 2 Matthew relaxed once I said that . Then he walked over to my side , laughing . " All right , honey . You get to decide . Whatever makes you happy . " 1 Johnson was efficient and quickly cleared out an office for me . The room was decently sized , right next to his office . 2 I was true to my words , slowly easing into work life again . I went through the motions at peace , doing nothing substantial all day . I looked at client information and checked in with different departments haphazardly , without strict protocol . 4 Sometimes , I disappeared for half the day but would show up in the office again before the day ended . Nobody knew my routine . 2 I had been a restraint on Matthew since I returned to work . Although he seemed busy , we showed some affection and picked up Ava together after work . Initially , Johnson was quite nervous , closely monitoring and circling my actions . However , my working pattern . for the past three days and idling for two left him at a loss on how to keep up . Gradually , he relaxed . 19 That was when I heard him saying I was just passing the time by being at the company . Frankly , that wasn't all I was doing . While others thought I was just easing in , Ivanna had dug up Tanum Corporation's clientele information , and I was busy going through those records . $ Time wasn't on my side , and Ava developed a high fever on the night Matthew was on a business trip in Operose . My daughter's fever was so severe that I had to immediately take her to the hospital . 3 However , after arriving at the hospital , I discovered the billing counter only accepted cash . I rummaged through my purse and , fortunately , found my bank card . A nurse told me there was an ATM near the entrance , and I 1/2 Chapter 24 Vanished into Thin Air +25 BONUS handed Ava to the doctor before rushing to withdraw some money . 4 I was petrified when I realized I couldn't withdraw even a hundred dollars . This card held the money Matthew and I had saved to buy a house . We hadn't touched it for years , and the money was supposed to remain in the account until we found the right house . 6 How could there be no money in there ? I felt dizzy as I checked the account a few times . Then I quickly pulled out my phone and called Matthew to ask what was happening and where the money went . 4