Take Me Away novel Chapter 45

ZR Company was located in the most prosperous commercial area in M City. Its tall building boasted its extraordinary status. The first floor windows showcased the company's latest jewelry designs, attracting the attention of many passersby.

Fiona held on to her purse belt tightly as she raised her head to take in the full glory of the building in front of her. She took a deep breath before she stepped inside.

"Hello," Fiona greeted as she approached the receptionist. "Can you tell me where the HR department is? Someone asked me to come here."

"It's on the 23rd floor. You'll see it to your left."

"Thank you." Fiona nodded curtly and walked towards the elevator.

A few more people walked into the hall. The man leading them was a tall and handsome man in a suit. He looked a little unwell.

It was Charles.

"Inform the purchasing department to come to my office in five minutes." Charles pursed his lips into a straight line while walking.

"Got it," the person standing behind him responded.

"By the way, look for an appropriate location for the company's third store in M City and report to me as soon as possible."

"Noted."

With a cold face, Charles strode towards the elevator. Fiona was queued up for the elevator. When she saw a powerful-looking man approach, she stepped aside unconsciously.

Ding!

The CEO exclusive elevator and the staff elevator arrived at the same time. Just as Charles was about to walk inside, he caught a glimpse of the girl beside him. "Fiona?" he asked.

Fiona stopped in her tracks. She looked behind her and saw Charles.

To Fiona, the man looked like someone she knew. As if he was a more senior version of Ryan.

"Excuse me. Who are you?" Fiona hesitated.

"It's really you." A bright smile appeared on Charles' face. "I'm this company's CEO," he said. He stretched out his hand as a way of greeting.

Fiona stared at his hand, feeling apprehensive. 'How did he know me?' she thought. No one had greeted her in such a formal manner before. Why would the company CEO be talking to her?

Charles held his hand out and kept smiling. The man behind him looked skeptical. He wondered who the girl might be for her to ignore his boss's greeting.

After a while, Fiona bit her lips and reached out to shake hands with him. "Hello," she greeted back.

"Are you going to report to the HR department?" Charles asked, raising his eyebrow.

"Yes, I am." Fiona nodded. She was starting to feel intimidated by the man in front of her. The doors were slowly closing in on them. She wanted to get inside, so she would no longer face the CEO.

"Come with me. I have something to tell you." Charles walked to the exclusive elevator and held the doors open. Something about the way he looked at her made him look sincere.

"No, thank you, sir." Fiona was a little embarrassed.

Charles kept smiling confidently, as if he knew he was about to get his way anyway. He nodded and introduced himself properly. "My name is Charles Wen. I have a younger brother named Ryan. You must know him."

Surprised, Fiona's jaw dropped slightly. 'Charles?' she thought. 'Is he the Ryan's half-brother that Sophia mentioned?'

"Let's go. I'll take you to the HR department." Charles turned his head slightly, gesturing for Fiona to come with him. The discomfort Fiona had been feeling finally made sense. Hesitantly, she followed him into the elevator.