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When Penny jumped into her car, she couldn’t help but click her tongue in irritation. Her brief exchange with Dean annoyed her more than all the things Benjamin had said to her.
Dean was truly like a splinter in her throat.
He was the only person she couldn’t get rid of in her life, even if she wanted to. But thinking about it, Dean wasn’t as nosy as he had been when they were new recruits on Professor Singh’s team. As they grew older, he would check up on her from time to time and bother her a bit, but he wouldn’t go out of his way to meddle in her business.
But today, he had gone out of his way again.
“I don’t buy that he’s jealous. Tss. But he did seem worried and concerned. Is Zoren Pierson really that bad?” she murmured to herself, frowning. “Well, he has an annoying personality, but I don’t see why Dean is so wary of him. *
Not that she could judge so soon. However, based on earlier events, Zoren had at least had the courtesy to apologize.
Her face twitched as she thought about his lame excuse. “Flirting with me? Ha should’ve at
He least made it sound believable. He could’ve said he didn’t see me because I’m small… no, wait.”
Penny squinted, recalling his abnormally dilated pupils. Not just yesterday, but she had noticed it
earlier, too.
“Did he really not see me there?” she wondered, as that would explain the man’s actions. “But
how?” 1
Does he have bad eyesight? If so, then his eyesight was definitely worse than one would expect to miss a grown–up person right in front of him. Moreover, Penny didn’t feel any discomfort despite the close proximity between them.
Why? Because she didn’t sense any malice from him.
In other words, from her perspective, it didn’t seem like Zoren Pierson was actually how other people described him.
“But then again, he had that brat for an assistant, and he could’ve treated me differently because I’m just a stranger.” Penny shrugged nonchalantly. “Anyway…”
Penny started her car and sat upright…. where in the world should I go now until lunchtime?”
Hours later…
Benjamin couldn’t sit still in his scat as they neared their lunch appointment. When Penny left, she had said they would meet at lunch.
It alarmed him!
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What did she mean by that?
Zoren had been too kind and even tried to invite Penny inside to show his sincerity. After all, Zoren had overheard the conversation through the telecom because his assistant forgot to turn it off. Fortunately, by the time Zoren came out of his office, Penny had already left.
“Benjamin.”
Benjamin froze when he heard Zoren’s voice from the back seat.
“Why do you keep tossing and turning?”
Benjamin looked back and smiled nervously. “Hehe.” How did his boss know, especially when he was already losing his eyesight?!
“I can feel it, Zoren answered, making his assistant gasp in surprise.
Even though Zoren was losing his eyesight, he was still sharp enough to know what was going. on around him. Benjamin sighed faintly.
“It’s nothing,” said Benjamin with a helpless sigh. “This scat is not comfortable today for some
reason.”
“Take it to the upholsterer.”
“Hehe. There’s no need for that.”
“I travel several times a week, Zoren argued calmly. “It’s not good if your seat is not comfortable on the road.”
Benjamin smiled helplessly at his boss. My boss is the best! He always thinks of his people’s well–being!‘ he almost wept, moved by Zoren’s kind gestures, which were well–known to those close to him.
It was true that Zoren was cruel when necessary. However, he took care of his people very well. That’s why, even though the people around him were small in number, they were unbendingly. loyal to him.
“If it’s still bad and uncomfortable tomorrow, I’ll take it to the upholsterer,” Benjamin said, even though it was just an excuse to keep his boss from insisting.
“Okay.”
Zoren turned his head to the window, staying quiet once more. He could still feel his assistant’s gaze, but he didn’t dwell on whatever Benjamin had in mind. Little did he know, his assistant was silently making another list of promises to him for the umpteenth time.
‘Don’t worry, boss! I will always protect you from everyone
–
whoever they are! I’ll fight them
fiercely for you! Benjamin–swore in his heart, clasping his chest lightly. That’s right. And I’ll also find that Thursday Girl for you! Don’t worry!”
When they reached the exclusive restaurant where they were meeting the representative of the Prime Group, Benjamin was alert again. He opened the backseat door and notified all the guards around them to watch out for any woman trying to approach Zoren.
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