"Okay, I'll do as you say," Anne said calmly after she heard the entire story.
"That's everything, so I guess I'll be on my way. You take good care of the baby. If there's anything wrong, you have my number. Just give me a call." After bidding his farewell, Sam left immediately.
With his figure disappearing in the distance, Anne held the baby in her motherly embrace, but her face bared a hint of sadness.
The AN Group was a reputable business giant, the epitome of a well-established enterprise, powered by a well-trained staff.
The thousands of white-collar workers were all busy working in their offices. Very few of the employees dared to slack. If there was a sudden inspection in the headquarters, the overseeing executives would be complacent to see that.
The weather was heavenly outside the company's premises. The dazzling ray of sunshine grazed upon the faces of the corporate society as if halos hovered their heads.
"Let me in! Don't you know who I am? I'm the future wife of this company's president." The woman's plead resonated in the gateway, making everyone in the office intrigued.
They thought that the heightened dispute would be settled, but they didn't expect it to get worse.
"I warn you, if you will not let me in, I'll see to it that you will lose your job." With her eyebrows adjoined, she scanned the two guards who restrained her from entering the gate, and was determined to make her way past them.
"With all due respect, working hours are not to be disturbed."
At this time around, the curious personnel inside the building raised their heads like peeping meerkats. It was the first time that someone had made a commotion, so everyone was inquisitive of who it was.
The fact that Kevin's ex-wife was Anne was a planted thought in every senior official's memory like a seed. Where did this crazy woman come from?
"What are you looking at?" It was Daniel, Kevin's right hand. He came downstairs and scolded fumingly when he saw that everyone was distracted from work.
"Daniel, there is a woman outside who insists on coming in. Is it true that she is the future spouse of the boss?" someone asked Daniel.
This time, Daniel also felt strange. Although Kevin was the chief executive officer, he knew nothing about his private life.
"When did this happen?" he asked.
"About ten minutes ago," someone replied.
Daniel knew Kevin's personality. He would be very distraught to see someone make such a scene in front of his company, but he didn't dare to make a verdict since this woman claimed to be his superior's fiancee.
"You're not paid to gossip here people! Hurry up and get back to work," Daniel instructed them loudly.
He then proceeded to the elevator, pressed the button to the 47th floor, and waited anxiously.
It was quiet outside the CEO's office. There was no one in that floor besides Kevin because he didn't like any unwanted noise. More so, the entry of his office was firmly close.
When Daniel stepped out of the elevator, he approached the door and knocked. Kevin's indifferent voice replied, "Come in."
The moment Daniel entered the room, Kevin's face turned aloof. Apparently, he was unhappy with his sudden presence because it was not the time for the two to exchange documents.
"Mr. Kevin," knowing Kevin's short temper, Daniel said awkwardly.
"What's the matter?" Kevin was unbothered and continued his note taking. His austere and arrogant voice made Daniel high strung.
"Something's going on downstairs, Mr. Kevin. There is a woman outside who claims to be you fiancee. She said she wanted to see you," said Daniel.
It was Cherry again!
Kevin was so furious that he threw his pen on the table. This woman had turned the entire house upside down yesterday, and now she had the audacity to cause turmoil in the company.
"Let her be. If someone dares to break the company policy, shoo them away! That's none of my business." As expected, Kevin's words were apathetic.
"Okay, Mr. Kevin."
Daniel complied in an instant and went straight down the hall. The hall was decorated in a simple style, yet everyone came here would have an impression that it was elegant and classy.
Different from her usual flamboyant fashion, Cherry wore a black handmade dress paired with velvety red high-heeled shoes. Her hair was disheveled and part of her lipstick was smeared due to the ongoing conflict between her and the guards.
A touch of arrogance flared in Cherry's eyes when she saw Daniel approaching. She thought Daniel would let her in.
"Here's the part where I say, 'I told you so.' Here comes someone. I'm sure Kevin ordered for you to get out of my way! I'm his favorite woman." Cherry spoke with pride. She didn't care how other people would interpret her. She must see Kevin, or she had nowhere to go.
"Excuse me, Miss? Mr. Kevin said he had no fiancee. If you really want to talk to him, you should make an appointment," said Daniel gallantly.
But his tone made Cherry go ballistic.
"What did you say? Make an appointment? Bastard, I have to go in today! I have a close relationship with Kevin. Why should I be restricted by your stupid company rules?"
Cherry was so angry that she pulled her hand like a sling and slapped Daniel in the cheek. But Daniel was a person not to be trampled by some vicious woman. He was quick to react and caught Cherry's hand and held her wrist firmly.
"Miss, you attempted to swing at me with your heavy hand and you're here making havoc outside our premises. If you pursue this trouble, I wouldn't mind calling the police."
After saying that, Daniel suddenly let go of Cherry's hand.
He then continued, "Everyone, go back to work! If you can't finish your quota, you have to work overtime."
The crowd surrounding the gateway immediately dispersed, leaving only the securities on duty, and a humiliated Cherry.
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