Chapter 3

(Leo Wilson's POV)

Although I have decided to divorce Flora, when to leave and how to explain it to my elders is a headache.

I attend the charity banquet to relax.

It is held in a five-star hotel in the city center.

I arrive on time and get off. Then I see my nemesis George Howard's car behind mine.

As I throw my key to the servant, I see George getting out of the car with a dazzlingly beautiful woman. He reaches out and the woman takes his arm.

The woman lowers her head shyly. She doesn't know it makes her more palatable in the eyes of every man present.

George lowers his head as if to encourage her. Then she stretches out her slender hand and takes his arm.

I suddenly feel unhappy, but I don't know why.

Perhaps it's because George's new secretary is prettier than any he's ever had.

I've poached so many secretaries from him, but now he has a better one.

As the vice president of NK Media, George is young and promising.

In recent years, NK Media and AM Group are not as harmonious as before.

NK Media was originally our partner and was responsible for some of the group's publicity. When the online media emerged, NK Media did not invest in it, so we set up an online publicity department.

As its business took off, the department developed into a subsidiary dedicated to online promotion. It overlaps in business with NK Media, so NK Media and AM Group began to compete.

AM Group is still NK's client in traditional media. But in terms of new media promotion, I have won many high-quality clients by poaching his secretaries.

So, when I see George's new secretary, I'm happy at first.

I hope she can introduce me to some new clients as well.

"Hi, Leo Wilson, long time no see." George comes over with the woman.

"George Howard, long time no see. Won't you introduce me to this beautiful lady?" I look at his companion.

The closer I get, the more amazed I am at her beauty.

However, she turns her head to avoid my eyes without saying a word. Her expression is intriguing, and she seems a little... Sad?

Before I can take a closer look, George replies with a smile.

"Miss Daisy Garcia, my new secretary. I'm very pleased with her and I hope she won't quit suddenly."

George's voice sounds hearty.

But I know he is actually suspicious of me.

I extend my hand to Daisy graciously.

"Hello, Miss Garcia, you are the most beautiful secretary I have ever met."

Hearing my compliment, Daisy bows her head shyly and says nothing. After a moment, she reaches out to hold mine.

"Thank you." She says in a trembling voice.

As I hold her hand, my heart throbs, and the feeling is familiar.

Could it be her?

She wants to shrink back, but I can't bear to let her go.

I look straight at her, my voice sincere and gentle. "You are so beautiful and excellent. I am afraid that your current position is not worthy of you."

"Cough."

George interrupts me. "Leo, are you trying to poach her to my very face?"

He separates us and takes Daisy's hand.

Daisy withdraws her hand, blushing.

"Sorry, I have no work experience. I've been very satisfied working for George."

"What if I could make you more satisfied?" There is something in my words.

Daisy ducks behind George like a frightened little animal.

George reminds me, "Leo, I known you admire Daisy. But if you go on, you'll ruin your image as a gentleman."

Am I being too straightforward?

But she's so special.

Before her, the women I met couldn't turn me down after feeling the slightest bit of my kindness.

She is the only one avoiding me, as if I were a beast.

In my eyes, she's so attractive even when she rejects me.

I know I fell in love the moment I saw her.

Charity dinners are always boring, but the one tonight is lit up by Daisy.

Before the dance, there is a charity auction.

I used to buy something random for charity, but tonight I'm taking it very seriously.

Finally, what I want is up for auction.

A Sapphire necklace from Mrs. Rachel.

The sapphires are in good condition, but they are too small to be considered the top.

The necklace is a token of love for Mrs. Rachel and her husband, and their story is very moving.

The starting bid is one hundred million.

"Three million." I make a bid.

The other bidders drop their paddles and look at me in surprise.

"I'm so moved by this story. I fell in love at first sight with a woman today and I hope she can wear this necklace. Please don't compete with me."

As I speak, I look at Daisy in the crowd, just catching her surprised look at me.

Her expression seems to say, "That's not for me, is it?"

She is so lovely.

I give her a smile.

She hides behind George again, like a frightened rabbit.

George is a real eyesore!

Thinking like this, I turn my eyes away.

In the end, I buy this necklace for three million.

A staff member brings the necklace to me.

I pick up the necklace and walk towards Daisy.

She is about to run away, but I stop her in front of everyone present.

"Daisy Garcia."

She looks annoyed, as if regretting her failure to escape.

I step forward and say seriously, "Miss Garcia, no matter what you think of me, I do fall in love with you at first sight. I hope you take it."

When she looks at the sparkling necklace, she seems to be moved to tears.

But she firmly rejects me, "Sorry, but I really can't take it. I'm married."

What?

For a split second, I feel like I was struck by lightning and my dream is shattered.

She is married!

Giving me no time to react, she quickly turns and leaves.

I hesitate for a moment, then chase after her.

I catch up with her in the parking lot and grab her hand.

"Daisy, have we met before?"

"No!" she denies loudly, struggling to break free.

She resists so fiercely that she doesn't seem to be as ignorant of me as she appears to be.

I let go of her and try to be sincere.

"Daisy, I don't care if you're married. You should be my mate, and we'll get married anyway."

She shakes her head with a very aggrieved expression, as if she is about to cry.

"It's too late," she says.

I continue to express my sincerity, "Actually I'm married too, but it's a business marriage, and I promise you I'll be divorced within this month. By that time, I want you to be my secretary and give me a chance to prove that we are the destined couple. May I?"