“Mr. Shane,” Silas said, looking toward Shane with a mixture of nervousness and hope.
Although she told me to get someone else to do it, Mr. Shane is still my boss. I need to get his permission first.
Shane took in the warning look Natalie shot at him and Silas’ hopeful gaze. Massaging his temples, he replied, “Do as she says.” Practically jumping with excitement, Silas thanked them profusely.
Natalie grinned. “All right. Hurry on your way then.”
“Right away!” Silas picked up the bag and left.
Natalie hugged Shane’s arm and chided gently, “I know you regard Mr. Campbell highly, but you have to consider his situation at times. He’s already thirty years old and has finally found a girlfriend. Even if you don’t give him more time off to nurture their budding relationship, you shouldn’t overwork him.”
“When have I ever done that?” Shane demanded, looking at her indignantly.
Silas is my subordinate. Isn’t it his duty to follow my orders?
Natalie knew Shane like the back of her hand, and she could tell what was running through his mind with just one glance. Smiling, she shook her head. “Look at you. I won’t talk about all the work you ask him to do during working hours. However, you also call him after working hours and ask him to do this and that! What’s worse, you get him to do work for you late at night! In this case, aren’t you overworking him?”
Shane could not find the words to respond.
It’s true. Whenever I need anything, I’ll call Silas regardless of the time and day. I’ve done it for so many years that I’ve gotten used to it. Moreover, Silas has never uttered a single complaint. That’s why I never thought that I was doing anything wrong.
“So, you should try and let others do some things now and again. Don’t pile everything onto Mr. Campbell. Besides, you said that you’d transfer him after a while. What’s going to happen if he becomes the subsidiary company’s CEO? Are you going to call and ask him to come back when you need something?” Natalie continued, giving him a smart tap on his forehead.
Shane grabbed her hand and pressed it to his lips. “All right. You’re saying all this just because you hope that I’ll give Sally and Silas more time to spend with each other, right?”
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