"Hello, everyone. I'm Paige, but feel free to call me Paige," the girl introduced herself with a friendly smile.
Lee chimed in, "Boss, since it's Paige's first day, how about we find her a mentor to help her settle in?"
Vincent, nodding as if he had already anticipated this, agreed, "Absolutely."
While everyone assumed Lee would be the mentor, Vincent surprised them by saying, "Actually, Leo is also new here. Paige, you can learn the ropes from him."
Leo, feigning seriousness, quipped, "I'm just an assistant. Now I've got to be a mentor too? Is Paige my grandkid or something?"
His deadpan delivery had the meeting room stifling laughter.
Vincent clarified with a smile, "It's about you young folks learning from each other."
After assigning a few more tasks, Vincent wrapped up the meeting.
While Leo could easily dodge personal requests, professionally, he had no excuse. He really needed this job. But the whole situation with Vincent bringing his daughter to the office left him uneasy about Vincent and Lee's intentions.
After the meeting, Paige approached Leo at their desks, "Hello, we've met before, haven't we?"
"Oh, sorry, I don't recall," Leo replied nonchalantly.
Paige's face showed a flicker of embarrassment. "So, what should I do now?"
"You might want to ask your dad, or Sean can guide you," Leo suggested, turning back to his computer as he started working.
Unfazed, Paige went over to Lee, "Sean, what should I be doing today?"
Lee, taking extra care of the boss's daughter, caught Leo's attention.
Meanwhile, colleagues whispered among themselves, "Leo, do you think Vincent brought his daughter here to set you two up?"
Leo chuckled quietly, "You're reading too much into it. I'm just here to keep up appearances. The real goal is making sure the others get along. Notice how warmly Sean treats Miss Paige compared to us?"
They glanced over, and indeed, Lee was all smiles for Paige.
Leo continued, "Besides, setting up a married guy? That’s not just unprofessional—it’s a moral issue. Honestly, if Vincent were that kind of person, we might as well consider new job options. If the top brass is dodgy, the company's future doesn't look bright."
Leo was well-liked for his humor and charm, often seen as the approachable big brother. He had a knack for seeing things clearly and was always ready to lend a hand. "You're married?" his coworkers asked, surprised. "We thought you took down your girlfriend's photo because you broke up."
"Marriage is just around the corner, and when it happens, you'll all be invited to celebrate. I took her picture down because I didn’t want the bosses thinking I’m all about romance," he said with a laugh, returning to his desk.
Lee later went to Vincent’s office to discuss whether Paige was fitting in.
Vincent hesitated, "Is it really suitable for Paige to be here?"
Lee was optimistic, seeing Paige’s willingness as a positive sign.
Initially, rumors had it that Lee was Vincent's future son-in-law. Despite Lee's denials, Vincent's favorable treatment fueled the gossip, but Lee had to play along to secure his stake in the company. His plan was to have Paige intern and hopefully spark something with Leo, since Leo was considering leaving for a new job.
"Vincent, sometimes you have to take risks to gain rewards. Those in love may be clueless now, but they'll thank you once they're settled. Plus, a strong partnership could solidify Paige’s status. In today's world, unknown beauties are often just kept hidden away by men like Vincent," Lee reasoned.
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