Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 414

They walked past sprawling sections of cubicles.

She was so overwhelmed that she was practically speechless.

Because there were so many people around, Ivy didn't want to embarrass Alaric by looking like a country bumpkin, so she kept her head high and followed him with a composed expression.

The busy employees who spotted Alaric immediately stood up to greet him if they were close.

Those further away remained seated, focusing on their work.

Still, Ivy could feel dozens of eyes locking onto her.

They were probably dying of curiosity about who she was.

Feeling a wave of nerves, she crossed the sea of cubicles and quickly slipped into Alaric's executive suite right behind him.

Out in the secretariat, Leo gave an order to one of the assistants. "Prepare some pastries and fruit, and bring coffee and tea to the CEO's office."

Only after grabbing his scheduled itinerary from his desk did Leo follow them inside.

Once the doors closed, Alaric's stern expression finally softened.

He took Ivy's hand and led her to the plush sofa in the lounge area.

"You don't have to do anything today, and don't wander off. Just sit here and wait for me."

Ivy nodded obediently, sitting properly as her eyes swept across the room.

Could this even be called an office? It was as massive as a grand hall, easily spanning over two thousand square feet.

The decor was understated yet undeniably luxurious—perfectly matching Alaric's vibe.

Alaric grabbed a tablet, handed it to her, and affectionately ruffled her hair.

"If you get bored, watch some videos or have a snack. I need to get to work."

Taking the tablet, Ivy remembered she still hadn't taken her driving test. She decided to do some practice runs and book her written exam for later this week.

As soon as Alaric settled behind his imposing desk, Leo stepped up to report the day's agenda.

A moment later, a secretary carried in an elegant spread of pastries and fresh fruit.

Meanwhile, outside in the secretariat, hushed whispers began to ripple through the staff.

Everyone was desperately trying to guess the identity of the girl their boss had brought to work.

The restroom was located inside a private suite attached to the office.

When Ivy walked in and saw a massive king-sized bed, her imagination immediately ran wild.

"You actually have a bed in here?"

So the TV tropes about office romances were true! CEOs calling their secretaries into the office for half an hour at a time...

Were they doing shady things in rooms exactly like this?

Ivy's eyes fluttered as she cast a suspicious glare at the man holding her hand, instantly mapping him onto the scandalous bosses from her soap operas.

Seeing her making a fuss over nothing, Alaric frowned.

"How am I supposed to take a nap without a bed? What exactly is running through your head?"

"Haha, nothing at all."

Spotting the bathroom, Ivy quickly hurried inside.

"You can go out now, I'll just be a minute."