Fred raised his eyebrows at Phillip and became interested.
"Mr. Phillip, it seems that you don't know Ann. She has always been independent-minded, so she doesn't like being manipulated."
Fred's words reminded Phillip of what Ann had said before.
Phillip always forced Ann to accept everything he gave to her, so Ann hated his possessiveness and selfishness.
Phillip frowned.
But Fred remained calm.
"Mr. Phillip, why not listen to Ann's opinion?"
Before Phillip could speak, Fred took out his phone and called Ann.
As soon as the phone was answered, Fred put her on speaker.
Ann said softly, "Hello, Fred?"
When Phillip heard her sweet voice, he looked even gloomier.
"Have you decided what to eat for lunch?" Fred asked with a gentle smile.
"I remember that you said that the first thing you will do when you return to the country is to eat Hungarian Goulash. Why don't you have this for lunch?"
Only Ann would be able to come up with the idea of eating Hungarian Goulash on such a hot day.
The smile spread wider over Fred's face.
Fred nodded and said, "Okay, but I need your help."
Ann asked, "What?"
Fred answered, "You know that I'm working in the Moore Group now. In addition to shooting an advertisement for perfume, I will also participate in the following research and development of perfume. However, I need an assistant now..."
Ann was surprised and asked, "Really? I miss the days when I devoted myself entirely to work. Well... have you decided who you'd pick to be your assistant?"
Fred said, "I've decided, but I don't know whether she is willing or not."
Ann asked, "Who is she?"
Was there anyone unwilling to be the assistant of the founder of an internationally renowned perfume brand?
"It's you."
Ann was stunned for a moment and then she seemed to be very excited.
Ann said, "Me? Well, I'm willing to be your assistant!"
Fred had also graduated from Glass School of Perfume. What was more, Fred and Ann had the same mentor. However, Fred had graduated a few years earlier than Ann.
When Ann went to Glass School of Perfume, Fred had carved a place for himself in the fragrance industry.
Their mentor had a good relationship with Fred. Moreover, their mentor was only obsessed with perfume research and development and was in no mood to teach others.
Therefore, their mentor asked Fred to mentor Ann.
Fred could be said to be a teacher to Ann on her way to becoming a perfumer.
After hanging up the phone, Fred was in a good mood. He smiled at Phillip whose face was gloomy.
Fred said, "Mr. Phillip, I hope you can respect Ann's choice."
...
At noon.
Outside the Research and Development Department, a group of people gathered outside the door, looking at the tall and slender Fred standing at the door, and whispered.
"Who is this handsome guy? Why haven't I seen him before? Is he a new perfumer in the Research and Development Department?"
"Look at his clothes. Although they look quite ordinary, they are custom-made by international designers. And his watch is expensive enough for you to buy a house in River City! How can he be just a perfumer?"
"Well, why is he standing at the entrance of the Research and Development Department? Who is he waiting for?"
"Does this person look like Fred, the president of Gael Group?"
"Yes, he's Fred. I heard that he is here today to talk about the opportunity for him to participate in the following research and development and commercial and shoot an advertisement. It's said that he has a long-standing relationship with Ann."
"Why is it Ann again? Isn't she rumored to be with Mr. Phillip?"
"Who knows...?"
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