Chapter 18

The unexpected incident that had taken place that morning nearly caused Sharon to be late for work. The moment she reached the company, she was notified that the president had summoned her.

Simon had placed her in charge of the company’s Mountain Linguistic City project. Perhaps he wanted to enquire about her work progress.

Sharon arrived at the president’s office. Simon was sitting on a leather swivel chair, handling documents busily. He was wearing a hand-sewn suit that was custom-tailored to fit. It made him look extremely good-looking.

“President Zachary.” Sharon stepped to the front of the office desk.

Simon raised his head to look at her and squinted his black eyes. “What’s wrong with your face?”

Sharon was slightly dumbfounded. She had already applied some ointment, yet the swelling was so obvious.

She did not wish to let him know that Fiona had come for her earlier. He had said that he did not wish to be caught in her grudge between herself and Howard.

Thus, she had no choice but to tell a lie, "I accidentally tripped on my way out today."

Simon's eyes darkened slightly. He had no intention of exposing her since she had told such a terrible lie. Whether or not she wanted to tell him the truth was up to her to choose.

"How are your preparations for the Mountain Linguistic City project?" Simon asked.

"I've gone through the project's introduction, and I'm planning to go over to the site today to have a look at it," said Sharon.

"It's just the right time then because I'm about to head over there too. You'll come with me," he said before putting down the pen in his hand; it was the pen he used to sign documents. Simon got up and was about to make a move.

On the other hand, Sharon was a bit surprised but quickly regained her composure. She replied immediately, "Alright."

Then, she tagged along with Simon and left the company as they made their way to the project site concerning the Mountain Linguistic City.

The business site was composed of a hotel, entertainment complex, and shopping complex. Sharon was in charge of the interior design of the hotel.

After the two of them arrived, the site manager welcomed them. The manager reported to Simon on the project's progress.

Meanwhile, Sharon tagged along beside them and made notes as she observed the environment and listened to the report.

While the manager was still explaining halfway, a worker interrupted them; the worker wished to seek advice to solve a problem. Simon permitted the manager to head over to settle the issue.

Not long after, Sharon and Simon came to the shopping complex that had just been finished. There were workers in the main hall of the first floor putting up chandeliers.

Everyone was so busy working that no one noticed their presence. All of a sudden, Simon's phone rang. Consequently, he asked Sharon to wait for him as he made his way to a corner to answer the call.

Simon stood in a corridor not far away from Sharon as he spoke to another person on the phone. On the other hand, Sharon had now grasped the basic idea of the place, and her mind had begun thinking of her design proposal.

Coincidentally, she spotted a chandelier above Simon's head that had been just installed. It was shaking vigorously while being blown by the wind.

'It is too dangerous.' Subconsciously, Sharon wanted to tell Simon to leave that spot. However, before she could speak up, the chandelier fell!

"Careful!" She rushed over and pushed Simon away reflexively.

Bang!

"Argh!" Sharon was in pain as she shrieked.

"Sharon!" Simon grabbed hold of her. He saw that her foot was injured, and blood was flowing down it. The chandelier had smashed against it when it fell.

Seeing how she had gotten injured for his sake, he felt a pinch in his heart. Furthermore, he suddenly felt a chill crawl up his body.

"Who asked you to come over?" He frowned and lectured in a deep voice.

Sharon looked at him innocently. "If I hadn't come over, the chandelier would have smashed you right on your head." She thought that Simon was being too fierce considering how she had rescued him.

"Do you think I'm that stupid?" the man said in displeasure.

At that moment, the manager arrived. He had just settled the earlier matter. On the other hand, people had gathered at the scene after hearing the commotion.

Simon looked at the manager with a stony expression. "Who was in charge of installing the lighting right here?"

The manager was so terrified by Simon's cold expression that he began to stutter, "I… I'll immediately check on it."

"Fire that person. Additionally, fire whoever is in charge of this area!" He had no need for workers who did not do their work seriously.

Everyone who heard this took in a deep, cold breath. Sharon frowned. 'Isn't he being too stern?'

"Yes, President Zachary," said the manager with his head lowered. His forehead was drenched in a cold sweat.

Simon did not say anything more. He merely carried Sharon away as he left the scene with big strides. His face was dark.

Sharon was sent to the nearest hospital by Simon.

A doctor tended to her injury there. Fortunately, it was a minor injury. Nevertheless, the wound could have ended up infected if no precautions had been taken.

At that moment, Sharon sat on the hospital bed. Her injured limb was wrapped with white gauze, and the sight of it was hilarious.

The doctor and nurse left. Consequently, Simon and she were the only ones in the ward.

The man's eyes were swirling with mixed feelings as he glanced at her. He had not expected her to ignore all outcomes and rush to save him. 'Wasn't she afraid of being smashed?

'If it weren't her foot that was smashed but her head…'

Simon felt his heart sink. He did not dare to continue thinking about it.

Sharon began to experience goosebumps as Simon kept looking at her. She licked her slightly dry lips. "Well… the injury is not that serious, you don't have to…"

"Next time, don't do such a foolish thing again."

He cut her short coldly before she could finish speaking. She was dumbfounded as she looked at him. She had thought he felt sorry for her injury, and thus, she wanted to comfort him to not keep it in his heart. Needless to say, she had not expected him to comment on her actions as foolish.

'What an ungrateful guy!'

"I'll keep that in mind. Next time, I won't make decisions based on my opinions alone." Although she had saved him, he did not express his gratitude!

Simon noticed her upset expression. However, just when he was about to say something, her phone rang.

Sharon answered the call and suddenly became anxious. Simon did not know what she had heard as the latter said, "What? Alright, I'll head over there now."

She disconnected the call and immediately wanted to get down from the bed when Simon halted her. "Where are you going?"

She said anxiously, "Something happened to my son at school. I need to go there!"