My father sold me to the Mafia King novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103: 104/Flaws in the Empire

Chapter 104:

Julie’s Point of View

Is he really asking me now whether I liked the flowers? Does he care about my feelings toward his friend’s gifts?

I looked away and said with a coldness I struggled to maintain:

"They are fine."

Robert leaned down slightly, running his long fingers over "Axel," who was wriggling under his hand with joy, and asked without looking at me:

"Are you taking good care of Axel?"

I answered him while adjusting my standing posture with difficulty:

"Yes, I’m doing my best."

He straightened up, gave me a quick glance before heading toward the door, saying:

"Alright... come, I have work for you."

I began walking behind him, and with every step, I felt the sting of needles piercing the muscles of my legs.

As for climbing the stairs, it was an unbearable hell; I gripped the wooden banister so hard that my knuckles turned white, dragging my feet.

Robert noticed my slow movement and my frequent stops to pant, so he paused and turned to me, knitting his brows:

"What is wrong with you?"

I said, trying to paint a faint smile to hide my pain:

"Nothing... it’s just some soreness due to the sports."

He didn’t comment; instead, he continued his ascent, and we entered the luxurious office.

He walked with his usual aura toward his broad desk and pointed his hand toward a massive pile of organized paper files on the table, saying in a commanding tone:

"This is your work."

I stared at the files in bewilderment, feeling a slight dizziness from their sheer number:

"What? I don’t understand... what do I do with them?"

Robert sat on his leather chair and opened one of the files in front of me, saying:

"These files need a comprehensive audit.

Since you study Business Administration, you know how these things go.

I want you to review the estimated budgets, ensure the attached invoices match the bank statements, and discover any loopholes or accounting errors in the periodic reports of the subsidiaries."

My eyes widened as I heard what he was asking of me. Robert continued while watching my reaction:

"I want a summary report for each file, outlining financial weaknesses and your suggestions for improving performance. Start now."

I felt a sudden pressure in my chest. I said in a tone filled with confusion:

"What? I don’t have a university degree to do all this, Mr. Robert... this work requires an expert."

Robert leaned back in his luxurious chair, interlacing his fingers in front of his face while watching me with cold, focused gazes, then said with provocative calmness:

"You are at this young age and studying at the university, and as far as I know, you were about to finish your third year in Business Administration... which means you are smart enough to know exactly what I’m asking of you."

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