Chapter 126
Chapter 126
“Ah!” Edana cried out. She lost her balance and fell straight forward.
“Sorry, are you okay?” Tiffany apologized with a guilty look, “I was planning to go to the restroom, didn’t expect you to come in suddenly
Edana was sure it was intentional. The guilt on Tiffany’s face was fake, and her eyes were full of mockery after being found out.
But she had no proof, because after Tiffany said that, she really did head toward the restroom.
Audrey looked at Edana’s flustered yet trying to act calin expression and chuckled, “Edana, do you have something important? Then why don’t you report first”
Edana quickly looked at Paul behind the desk. His smirk was creepy enough to send a cold sweat down her back
“No, no!” Edana hurriedly waved her hands, “I thought I left my pen inside, but I must have been mistaken. Ihave nothing else, please go on Her smile was worse than crying as she humled back to her workstation.
Audrey reached out to close the door, her smile fading a bit, then turned to Paul. “Mr. Gibson, if Stride Commerce really has this kind of vibe, I don’t even need a probation period. I can hand in my resignation now!”
Paul stood up, invited Audrey to sit on the nearby sofa, and personally poured her a glass of water. “Audrey, Stride Commerce definitely still needs Improvement. Edana helped me a lot before, so I was a bit lenient with her. That won’t happen again!”
“Your abilities are excellent in every aspect, so I want you to take on the role of chief secretary. As for salary. He wants to poach you, but I’ll pay you twice
his offer!”
Audrey was about to drink but put the cup down again. “Mr. Gibson, Edana is fighting alongside you. You took away her chief secretary position, which definitely caused dissatisfaction among colleagues. If I take over her job now, are you trying to make me a living target?”
Paul was slightly stunned, then laughed heartily, indicating she was overthinking
Whether she was overthinking or not, Audrey wasn’t sure, but she knew Paul was testing her.
He took Edana’s chief position away just to give an explanation to this “top seller,” maybe even to protect her. She wasn’t stupid enough to gouge out
Paul’s eyes
“Mr. Gibson, I just want to be an ordinary secretary, have enough personal time, and earn enough to live comfortably.”
Paul laughed a few more times before getting to the paint. “What’s his attitude about today’s matter?”
Audrey
first explained Cecilia’s intentions, then recounted what happened today.
“A lucky break–it satisfied Cecilia without harming Stride Commerce’s interests.”
Paul’s gaze toward Audrey became more complicated. There was admiration, affirmation, amazement, and worry. His thoughts aligned with Luther’s, which were as follows:
Audrey was so capable; if she was truly loyal, she’d be a fierce warrior. But if she betrayed him someday, would she also use these tricks on him! To make a woman wholeheartedly loyal, you either bind her heart, hold her leverage, or control her money.
With Audrey’s attitude, she wouldn’t be treated like Edana, whose heart was bound. Holding leverage? She was an outsider with no family background. not a criminal, with no weaknesses
So only one way remained. Audrey loved money. Only money could make her stand with him through thick and thin. But giving equity? She just arrived and hasn’t even passed probation.
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“Audrey, I trust your ability and character! I hope you can trust me, Paul, I’m definitely not the kind to betray after crossing the river!”
The boss was painting a rosy picture, all the usual tricks, Audrey listened quietly, and after Paul finished his vision, she said, “I’ll prepare the new contract now, Luther will sign it tomorrow.”
At quitting time, Audrey packed her bag promptly.
“You’re leaving?” Edana was shocked. Not just the secretary department, oven colleagues working outside rarely left on time. Overtime was normal,
“If not?” Audrey finished
ed the last sip of water in her cup, screwed the lid back on, and put it in her bag.
Edana said righteously, “Mr. Gibson hasn’t left yet!”
Audrey glanced toward the manager’s office, “I didn’t go on vacation when Mr. Gibson did either.”
Edana was so mad her lungs hurt.
“If you didn’t finish your work, it just means you’re inefficient.” Audrey slung her bag over her shoulder. “Today’s matters are done today, tomorrow’s will be handled tomorrow” She walked out confidently.
Edana looked at Tiffany, hoping for some support. Tiffany was also packing up, “Edana, you worked hard, I’m leaving too!”
“Hey, you guys…” Edana stood up, stomping angrily but didn’t dare stop them
The manager’s office door opened, Paul pointed at her, and Edana quickly closed her file and went in
Audrey originally went straight to the basement to get her car, but the security guard at the door called the front desk, saying a middle–aged woman was looking for Audrey.
So she walked out through the main entrance. “Who’s looking for me?”
“Audrey!” Lillian came over with a big smile, supported by Wyatt. “You’ve worked hard today. Let’s go eat something nearby?“”
“No thanks, I still have things to do.” Audrey’s tone was distant, “if you have something to say, just say it.”
Wyatt said, “Audrey, my mom just came from the hospital. She’s been standing for a long time, Can’t we sit down and talk, since we were once like family?”
Audrey glanced at Lillian’s wrist, still wearing the hospital wristband.
Stride Commerce hadn’t closed yet, but employees from other floors were already leaving one aher another.
Audrey pointed to the nearby greenery area, where there were temporary umbrellas and chairs for resting. “Let’s talk over there”
Lillian didn’t have any serious illness, it was just that her family had suffered one blow after another, wearing her down mentally and physically. Her hair, already grayish–white, was now almost completely white.
As soon as she sat down, she got straight to the point.“Audrey, Clayton was blinded by Valerie, that’s why he did something foolish! Actually, he still has feelings for you, and you have feelings for him too, right?”
Lillian reached out to hold Audrey’s hand. “When get back, I’ll give him a harsh talking to and make chance!”
ke him apologize to you! For my sake, &
another
Audrey pulled her hand back, avoiding Lillian’s touch. “If that’s what you want to talk about, sorry, I’m not interested.”
“Audrey! My mom personally came to talk to you, how long are you going to keep up this attitude?” Wyatt thought Audrey should just go along with it After all, when does a mother–in–law apologize to her daughter–in–law?
Audrey gave him a sideways glance. “Wyatt, you really keep testing my limits again and again!”
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Wyatt’s expression changed quickly, he hurriedly waved his hand. “No, don’t get me wrong! Clayton is being investigated, and my dad and Riley need him to mediate these matters”
“We know it was you who reported him. If you just call and say you won’t pursue it, Clayton will be released!”
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“If that’s the case, I’ll call right now.” Audrey took out her phone, ready to dial.
Clayton looked at Lillian, who had a flash of pride in her eyes. She knew Audrey was utterly devoted to her son; even after being betrayed, she still wanted to save their marriage.
