Simon looked at the puzzled Calla. He was a little embarrassed to say it but still told her, "Mrs. Garland, Ms. Horn is inside. Hearing that, Calla stared at Simon in shock. She then looked at the door in front of her, dazed for a moment. There seemed to be a bit of reluctance in Simon's eyes, but there was nothing he could do. Calla didn't understand why Mercer had brought Peggy here at this time—but she had a feeling that it wasn't for anything good. Then, Calla took a step forward and gently pushed the door open.As soon as the door opened, Calla saw Mercer and Peggy sitting shoulder to shoulder. Mercer was wearing a white shirt. His face was slightly flushed—likely from drinking a bit of alcohol. Peggy was sitting in front of him in a V-neck blouse. The neckline was plunging as low as it could go. She looked radiant, constantly placing food onto Mercer's plate. Their postures and the strange atmosphere around them clearly indicated an unusual relationship.At that moment, C
Mercer pushed Peggy's hand away and said coldly, "Excuse me." Then, he turned and walked out of the room."Mercer…" Peggy was very angry, but she had no way to deal with the sudden coldness Mercer exhibited.Mercer and Simon walked into the elevator one after the other. Mercer asked, "What was her reaction?""She asked me to tell you that she'll be having lunch on her own from now on," Simon replied. Hearing this, Mercer frowned. Simon caught sight of this and gathered his courage, saying, "Mr. Garland, why are you doing this? You clearly care about Mrs. Garland. Seeing her upset must make you feel bad too.""You're talking too much today," Mercer said as his cold eyes glanced at Simon, who dared not say another word.The elevator sounded, indicating they'd arrived on the first floor. Before stepping out, Mercer instructed, "Order a meal from Sunny Café under your name and have it delivered. Make sure to include a freshly baked cream bun. As for the rest, you decide.""Yes, s
From that day on, Calla started experiencing morning sickness. They were quite severe. She almost couldn't eat anything without throwing up. Any pungent or strong smell would make her vomit violently. Within a few days. She was listless and had lost a lot of weight. One morning, Derek handed Calla a document and instructed, "This is last month's financial report. Mr. Garland is waiting for it. Deliver it immediately."Calla frowned after hearing that she had to deliver the report to Mercer. She was reluctant to see him at the moment. Seeing Calla hesitate, Derek frowned and said, "The task is easy. I've been trying to accommodate you. I don't make you work overtime or force you to spend too much time on the computer. But you need to understand my position as well. I can't manage everyone if there's no order.""No problem. I was just wondering if there were any issues with the report. It would be bad if Mr. Garland sends it back." Calla quickly found an excuse. After all, work
"What are you laughing at?" Seeing Calla's reaction, Peggy couldn't contain herself."I'm laughing because you're so naive. What you just said is the funniest joke I've heard this year." Calla said, stifling her laughter.Peggy was furious and retorted sharply, "Calla, are you jealous of me? Look at you, you're just like an old hag. What man would like you? "By the way, you're pregnant, aren't you? Where's the man who got you pregnant? Why haven't we seen him come to marry you in a grand ceremony? I bet he's either already married, or some poor loser with no house or car!""Me? Jealous of you? Oh…" Calla scoffed, but then felt a wave of nausea. Unable to continue arguing, she covered her mouth and ran toward the bathroom.Peggy felt more energized as she saw Calla flee. She continued to jab in Calla's direction. "Looks like I hit the nail on the head. She's so embarrassed she's running away."The exchange happened to be witnessed by Mercer from behind the partially open door. He
Over the following week, Calla felt like she was living in hell. Her pregnancy symptoms were severe, and she couldn't keep anything down. Despite her sallow complexion and poor condition, she continued to go to work every day. She still had a family to support, after all.During lunch break, her colleagues would go out to eat while Calla rested in the office. She used this time every day to recuperate a little, and Alicia would bring her something to eat. Calla had little appetite anyway.One day, she heard the sound of light footsteps. When she raised her head, she saw Mercer in a black suit walking in. He stopped in front of her desk, glanced at her sallow face, and frowned. "Your pregnancy symptoms are severe. If it gets too much, you should take leave and rest at home."It was a kind suggestion, but Calla's pent-up resentment toward Mercer exploded at that moment. After all, she had barely seen him these past few days. Unable to hold back, Calla raised her voice. "I'm not a
"Everyone, this issue of 'Prestige' magazine features an interview with our CEO, Mr. Garland. The HR department just sent over a copy. If you're interested, feel free to pass it around," Derek said as he placed the magazine on Calla's desk before turning and heading back to his office. Before Calla could even react, several female colleagues rushed over. They grabbed the magazine and started chattering excitedly while flipping through it. Seeing her colleagues' enthusiastic behavior, Calla found it amusing. They were fawning over Mercer as if he were a celebrity. That man had nothing more than his good looks and the luck of being born into wealth. His temper was unpredictable, and he always seemed distant and cold. Even if he were offered to her now, she wouldn't want him anymore. "How can this be?" Emily suddenly exclaimed in dismay as she stared at the magazine.Another female colleague quickly asked, "What happened? What's wrong?" Emily tossed the magazine onto the desk,
"What about Mr. Garland? Hurry up and tell us." The female colleagues were all intrigued.Calla looked up at Lucy, feeling a little curious herself.Lucy then said, "I just went to see Ms. Reynolds and saw that Peggy came again. She insisted on seeing Mr. Garland. But Ms. Reynolds wouldn't let her in, saying Mr. Garland didn't have time for her.""How's that big news? I already knew that Peggy wasn't worth much. She was only chasing after Mr. Garland's shadow." Emily scoffed.Hearing that, Calla knit her brows. She also found the situation a little strange. Wasn't Mercer getting along with Peggy recently? Why would he refuse to see her all of a sudden?Could it be that he found a new love? Thinking about this, Calla felt somewhat stifled.Lucy continued with a laugh, "There's something even funnier. Peggy was holding a copy of this magazine. She was crying and asking Ms. Reynolds if Mr. Garland was really married. She demanded to know who his wife was. "Isn't that hilarious? I
As she stepped inside her house, Calla instinctively called out while changing her shoes, "Mom, I'm back!"Carol, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, immediately poked her head out of the kitchen. "You hungry? Dinner's almost ready."After washing her hands, Calla started setting the table. Carol placed a serving of fish and chips on the table with a smile. "Calla, your cousin's wedding is this Saturday. Let's go together and congratulate them."Hearing this, Calla frowned slightly. Although she had a good relationship with Maurice and Ethan, the recent reconciliation with Rudy's family and Maurice's family was bothersome. It was said that the reconciliation was due to Maurice's new daughter-in-law, Eleanor Anderson, coming from an influential family. Now, Rudy's family was ingratiating themselves with them, acting as if they never had any conflicts in the first place. They treated Tasha with utmost respect. Such a big event was sure to attract Rudy's family, and it co