Keegan shook his head. "You always carry yourself in a sophisticated manner, and wearing a cheap watch might draw attention. Aldor said this piece suits you perfectly.Even if it's stolen, it won't be easy to sell because of its high value. I can definitely track it before the thief finds a buyer, but I hope that day never comes."Stella felt offended by the phrase "suits you perfectly." Then, she said through clenched teeth, "What do you mean by 'suits me perfectly'? You think I have a flashy attitude?"Keegan paused, hugged her with a smile, and kissed her hair. "Actually, I'm really attracted to your practical approach to money."Stella glanced at him. "Well, your tastes are certainly unique.""That's because I have a lot of money," he whispered.Stella was left speechless, realizing that Keegan had only said that to show off his wealth.Early the next day, Xavier arrived to pick up Stella. Before heading to Caline, they first dropped off Wenham and Darcie at the airport.Xa
Aubrey took the lead in clapping, and others followed suit. However, their applause seemed somewhat insincere as they glanced at Stella with disdain.Stella thought to herself, 'Well, I wouldn't feel great either if someone who knows nothing about perfumery became my general manager.'She had seemingly appeared out of nowhere and assumed such a prominent role in the company. Moreover, she was the reason everyone had to pause their work just to welcome her, despite not having proven herself to the company yet. It was understandable that people weren't pleased with her.With Darcie absent, Aubrey didn't make things any easier for Stella.Stella raised her hand, signaling for everyone to stop clapping.When the applause gradually subsided, she asked, "Aubrey, when Jaylene joined the company, did you also organize such a grand welcome for her?"Aubrey responded with a smile, "Jaylene is just a team leader in the fragrance department, like everyone else who joins us. But you're differ
After the crowd dispersed, Aubrey led Stella upstairs to her office.Reflecting on her situation, Stella considered, 'Darcie is sneakier than Jaylene. Darcie would plant traps in unexpected places but wouldn't openly make things hard for her target. Like this office, it rivals Keegan's office in quality. It's spacious and brightly lit.'"Ms. Hall, this is your office. We've prepared an office for your assistant and the secretarial team next door. If you need anything, they're just a call away," Aubrey explained.Surveying the space, Stella inquired, "And where is Darcie's office?""It's one floor up from here," Aubrey answered.Stella dismissed Aubrey with a wave. "Okay, you may leave now. I'll explore the area myself."After Aubrey had left, Stella turned to Xavier and requested, "Xavier, could you get me a boba tea? Choose any flavor, just ask for less sugar."Xavier nodded and left the office.Once alone, Stella swiftly locked the door and retrieved a bug-detecting device fr
Realizing that her threats had no effect, Stella shifted her strategy, employing charm. She messaged: [Honey, help me out, and I'll do whatever you ask for the rest of this month.]Keegan, eyeing the calendar, responded: [There's only 13 hours left in the month.]Stella quickly bargained. [Then I'll extend it to next month. You can call the shots next month, your word is law.]Having been promised the moon too many times, Keegan did not buy it. He feigned reluctance, typing: [Nah, I don't have the knack for being in charge. I'd rather not take on that responsibility. I think you're doing a fine job and I'm happy to let you take the reins. The hard work of being Mrs. Kane suits you.]Stella was momentarily speechless, realizing that she had overplayed her hand with promises. To make a compelling offer, Stella decided to play her trump card.She suggested: [Honey, do you remember that queen's costume from the drama? There were more gorgeous outfits. If you like, I could call Daniel,
Xavier nodded as he watched Jaylene and her colleague step out of the elevator.Her colleague, intrigued, remarked, "Jaylene, you seem to know Ms. Hall's assistant quite well?"Jaylene offered a polite smile but chose not to respond.Despite Xavier's lack of flexibility and adaptability in his work, qualities that Jaylene silently disapproved of, their acquaintance was reignited under unexpected circumstances.When Xavier came for his job interview, Jaylene happened to be on her way to see Trevor for something and ran into Xavier, who had just finished his interview. Jaylene had forgotten about him until he took the initiative to greet her, reminding her that they were classmates.For Jaylene, memories from elementary school weren't particularly pleasant, so when Xavier brought it up, she responded with a lukewarm reception.To her surprise, Xavier proved to be competent. Trevor, known for his exacting standards, had gone through numerous assistants without finding one to his lik
Jaylene frowned upon receiving the call about the flowers. She stated, "I didn't order any flowers.""The flowers were ordered by a gentleman with the last four digits 8286 on his phone. He insisted that you collect them. Could you come down, please?" the caller replied.'8286? Isn't that Keegan's number?' Jaylene thought, a hint of surprise in her mind. She quickly stood and said, "Give me a minute. I'll be right down."Downstairs, a delivery guy stood at the reception with a large bouquet of roses. People coming in and out could not help but glance at it, whispering and speculating among themselves. Flowers delivered to the office were common in dramas but rare in reality, sparking curiosity about the recipient.When the elevator doors opened, Jaylene approached gracefully. After confirming her identity, the delivery guy had her sign for the flowers before handing them over.Holding the bouquet and blushing, Jaylene asked, "Excuse me, did the gentleman who ordered these flowers
Keegan scoffed and typed: [Who sent you that holiday greeting on your phone that you stared at for so long during our stay at Great Grandpa's house?]Stella paused, recalling the night she received a holiday greeting from Marshall before bed. She had spent a long time pondering over it, especially thinking about the rabbit charm, causing her to stare at the phone for a while.She texted: [Weren't you asleep then?]Keegan sent: [It doesn't matter whether I was asleep or not. I'm asking you, from now on, can I reply to his messages for you?]Stella was indifferent and replied: [Do as you wish. I have nothing to hide.]Satisfied with her response, Keegan did not mind being used by Stella anymore. He even asked for advice: [So, how should I respond to her?]Stella texted: [No need to reply. From now on, unless I'm with you, don't respond to anything she sends. She'll make her own assumptions.]Keegan was speechless and did not reply.As Stella was typing, Jaylene sat down across fr
Stella, fully immersed in her role, had neglected to eat properly. She sat at her desk snacking on treats Keegan had packed for her while going through documents Aubrey had given her on Caline's different departments.Since rebranding from Enchanted to Caline, the company had been growing steadily. Darcie had orchestrated a big reshuffle among the core team members, and those who remained were probably her closest allies. Stella understood that to infiltrate their circle, she and Trevor had to position their own people within the company."Is this new girl we're bringing in gonna be reliable? She's so young, born in 2002," Stella thought to herself.Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. It was Felicity, asking about Stella's first day at work.Stella grabbed her phone, snapped a quick picture of her office, and sent it to Felicity, saying, "What do you think? Pretty big, huh?"Felicity replied in amazement, "Wow, that's massive! Need any help? Hire me!"Stella chuckl