Sunny clams up and agrees that a company’s president has no need to govern over everything.
“Just relax, you don’t have anything to worry about.”
Kevin slows down his pace as he says this then he goes on to put his arms on Sunny’s shoulders, “Mrs. Quinn, are you that nervous about it?”
Sunny just wants to scowl at him for stating the obvious, but she suddenly sees a group of women with heavy make-up standing at the entrance of the company, looking quite nervous.
“What’s the matter?”
These women lit up when they lay eyes on Kevin. They greet him with a brilliant smile on their faces, “Good morning, President.”
Sultry voices fill the air and reverberate near Sunny’s ears.
“You are really welcomed by the girls.”
Sunny mutters but she is heard by Kevin anyway. He raises the corner of his lips and says in a low voice, “But I only love you among everyone. Isn’t that your pleasure?”
…
“Get lost.”
These women were gossiping in the toilet just now, so when they see Kevin coming in with a woman in his arms, their faces are slightly stiff.
Lettie’s face is the most petrified among them.
“Alright, stop gathering around here, return to your work at once. She is my wife.”
Kevin declares with one of his hands buried in his pocket while the other dangles on Sunny’s shoulder, “Please greet her.”
Someone starts greeting her, “Good morning, Mrs. Quinn.” And the others follow in a scatter of voices.
Sunny is astounded by this grand scene in front of her, and she immediately stops one of them who wants to bow to her, “Good morning.”
“Your skin is so smooth, it seems like you are taking care of it well…”
When they find that she is friendly and amiable, all their nervousness and fear vanish as they surround Sunny and start chattering aloud.
Kevin is left behind by them but he is not angry in the slightest. He just stares at Sunny who is busy entertaining the women while smiling.
“President…”
Kevin hears someone calling for him so he turns around and meets the new secretary in her eyes.
“What’s the matter?”
“President, I have something to talk to you about, could you come out with me for a while?”
Kevin frowns slightly, “You can just tell me here.”
Lettie almost cries when she hears his answer.
“President, I am begging you, it’s about my resignation. I hope to discuss this matter with you thoroughly.”
Kevin throws a glance at Sunny who is still surrounded by the women and speculates that she won’t be looking for him anytime soon. He agrees to Lettie’s request.
“Then let’s go.”
But unfortunately, when Kevin and Lettie are turning around to leave, it so happens that Sunny has seen this sight.
“Who is that girl?”
She fails to contain her curiously as she asks about the girl’s identity.
When it comes to Lettie, everybody starts to gossip.
“You mean her? She has been eyeing the president for some time, thinking that she can one day be his woman.”
“She’s right, you must be careful of her, lady. This girl is really sly…”
Sunny is slowly getting consumed by anxiety as she listens to their ramblings.
“Alright, you can return to your work now and stop the gossiping. Or else, it may bring trouble to you.” Sunny waves them off while feeling slightly disturbed by their words.
After getting those people off her tail, Sunny subconsciously thinks of following them secretly to find out what they are discussing.
But she suddenly stops in her tracks as she tries to convince herself to trust Kevin more. She ought to trust him fully.
After convincing herself, Sunny drags her legs heavily while returning to Kevin’s office. She doesn’t know whether it is mere coincidence, but she is able to see Kevin and Lettie chatting with each other on the balcony from the window next to her.
The next second, Sunny’s eyes widen in surprise as she sees Lettie hugging Kevin! At this moment, all the sound seems to recede around her, and the only sound remaining is the sound her own heart makes while pounding against her ribs.
But to her relief, Kevin abruptly pushes Lettie away the next second and mouths something under his breath. Sunny can discern that Lettie is now squatting on the floor. Kevin turns around and leaves her without looking back.
Sunny feels the energy seeping out of her body somehow as she collapses weakly on the sofa, unable to utter a word.
After what feels like a long time, Kevin pushes the door to the office inwards and immediately sees Sunny who is now sitting expressionlessly on the sofa.
As he recalls what has just happened, he suddenly feels a surge of frustration.
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