Lucas’ words sank in with Aurora. She knew he wanted the company to remain stable and untroubled during this past month. No one should have any reason to target it. Aurora felt the same way. Before her coma, she had given the company her full dedication. Now that she had been unconscious for a month, she naturally hoped the company was still running as smoothly as before. No changes would be for the best. It would be good for everyone. Moreover, Grace’s health was not as good as before. If something happened to the company, she would probably be the first to break down.

Realizing this, Aurora immediately called the internal line and asked Ian to come over. Ian was busy with company projects. Ever since Aurora’s absence, his workload had increased significantly. Because he didn’t trust leaving important matters to others, he had been handling almost everything himself. At the start, it was exhausting. There was a lot to consider, including worrying about when Aurora would recover. At times, he wished he could split himself into two. It was only recently, with the chairwoman back at the company to take charge, plus firing someone as a warning to the rest, that the employees began to show some respect. One by one, they started to understand their place. Managing them became easier. Still, this was only a temporary fix. With Aurora not fully back, many of them didn’t truly respect him. That was why Ian had to put in extra effort to prove himself, including his leadership abilities. Only then would more people acknowledge him. Now, seeing the internal line that hadn’t rung in so long suddenly light up, Ian thought he was hearing things.

The ringing echoed in his ears, and it felt like his mind exploded with a loud bang. He reached out with a trembling hand, trying to pick up the call. But everything felt surreal. This internal line hadn’t rung in nearly a month. At one point, he even thought he was imagining it. If Aurora had really returned, how could she not have told him?

Chapter 941

Still, choosing to believe rather than doubt, Ian picked up the call.

“Hello, Ian?”

The moment he heard that familiar voice, Ian’s eyes instantly welled up. He shot to his feet, unsure of how to react. On the other end, Aurora exchanged a puzzled glance with Lucas, confused by the silence. What was going on with Ian? Aurora was a little baffled–normally, Ian was the most efficient of them all.

“Ian, are you listening?” She couldn’t help but call out again.

“Yes, I’m here!” This time, Ian quickly responded. His mind finally caught up with what was happening. “Miss Aurora, is it really you?”

Aurora let out a soft laugh. “Who else could it be?”

“Then why didn’t you tell me? I could’ve come to pick you up.” Ian sounded a little lost. Wasn’t he the one Aurora trusted most? Why hadn’t he been informed about the exact time she returned? If word got out, wouldn’t it make him look like a subordinate out of the loop with his boss?

Aurora replied awkwardly, “It’s fine. I managed on my own.”