Grant sighed and shook his head lamentably. “Now that’s a tragedy to wine collectors like me, ain’t it? But forget that. I’m more surprised about you! Even a humble secretary turns out to be a wine cognoscente. To be surrounded by such talented people and adepts, Mr. Godfrey… You truly know how to make a man jealous!”Damon’s lips curved. “I’m flattered, Mr. Gunn. You’re right. My secretary has always been a dedicated, hard-working young woman.”“Well, then pardon me for this bold request, Mr.
Grant had expected Damon to agree at the drop of a hat. She was just a secretary, hardly the most vital member of an organization. And the Godfrey Group was desperate to please him, were they not, to make talks of their cooperation a success? If they managed to elevate his mood enough, there would be hope for that.It was a large, handsome project in exchange for a lone secretary. A bargain where the profit vastly eclipsed the cost. Any other businessman would have squared the numbers and made
Grant’s shock deepened into incredulity. He stared on, his mouth hanging agape, as he wallowed in the unexpected reveal. According to Grant’s impression of the youths of today, they would always pay service to whatever could give them the biggest leverage. They were devoted to winning the race to the top of the food chain. If anyone could offer them a high-paying job better than what they had now, they would jump right in without questions. Who would not want to catapult themselves several rungs
Grant nodded. “Definitely! Consent is always important, isn’t it? I personally detest coercions,” he replied before adding, “However… If Miss Secretary thought I’m being fairer to her caliber by providing better working conditions and benefits, I implore you to be equally gracious, Mr. Godfrey. I’ll appreciate it if you don’t punish her via your powerful influences or antagonize her for her choice. As you put it, Miss Secretary has the right to choose.”Damon smiled, nodding. “Hard agree. I, to
Xavier’s relentless questioning had put the secretary under an embarrassing spotlight. She took a deep breath and replied, “I… I just like the environment. I, uh, have liked the Godfrey Group since I first stepped into the tower all those years ago. It’s where my dream began, so I’m not gonna abandon it easily.”Xavier snickered and said nothing. Every muscle in his face cringed in smirking intrigue.By this point, Grant finally reeled out of his shock with a heavy sigh. He looked rather defea
This annoying young man had been speaking in that weird inflexion since the beginning! What the hell was up with him this time?Grant stared at him in confusion. “Er, what’s so funny?”Xavier smacked his hand over his lips, but spasms of guffaw continued to gurgle out of him like. It was as though something comical had happened. “Hahahaha! Okay… Okay! S-Sorry Grant, but I just can’t… I can’t help it, hahaha!” As he howled, Damon’s eyebrows creased into a displeased bundle. What scheme had th
…Closed off by the walls of the female restroom, the secretary stood before the mirror, her glazed eyes staring at her reflection. She sighed.Her mind was a confused ball of knots.She looked good—shining, brilliant, by no means unattractive with her light but delicate make-up. Garbed in an elegant office suit, she looked exactly like what a metropolitan beauty would be in anyone’s imagination. But it did not matter to Damon one bit, did it?To him, she was just another run-of-the-mill sec
No five-star hotel would skimp on the lighting and interior décor of its establishment. Even the female restroom had a high-handed touch of aesthetics. Its lights gave off a mellow marigold glow, which reflected off the lustrous black marble tiles making up its walls, and illuminated Xavier’s handsome features.He was good-looking—drop-dead gorgeous, even. Tall, chiseled nose, its slope sharp and angular. Like images of blue-blooded men and their firm, square jaws in medieval paintings. He had