The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 32

"Oh my goodness, it's Claudina Rigal!" Edna exclaimed in surprise when she saw Claudina standing in the room with Arthur.

Edna had heard all about the previous night's incident and had even seen a video of Arthur being chased by the police. However, she never expected to see Claudina in the same room as him. When she laid eyes on the famous celebrity, whom she had only ever seen on TV before, her excitement soared sky-high.

"Ah..." Arthur replied, then he turned to Claudina and introduced her. "This is Edna, my personal assistant."

"She is so cute!" Edna gushed, then walked up to Arthur and grabbed the hem of his sleeve. "Mr. Gardner, can I get a picture with her?"

Claudina then flashed a small smile when she saw Edna, "Hello, Ms. Edna," she said softly, dipping her head in a polite greeting.

Claudina was taken aback when she saw Edna, who looked truly stunning as a woman. Her radiance and cheer were tangible, and her sophisticated air made her seem like a celebrity. Yet, here she was, merely a personal assistant to Mr. Arthur. "Could he have found a public figure to be his assistant?," Claudina mused.

"Mr. Arthur," Claudina remarked, "I must say I'm rather surprised to find someone of Ms. Edna's quality assisting you. If it weren't for the fact that she's your assistant, I'd think she was a famous celebrity!"

Claudina then strolled slowly towards Edna, her face lit up with a bright smile, "Would you like to take a picture with me?" she asked, eagerly awaiting Edna's response.

Edna beamed with delight and nodded, "I absolutely adore your songs. You are incredibly friendly."

Claudina's lips curved into a smirk. "Thank you so much, I didn't expect Mr. Arthur to have an assistant as kindhearted as you, Ms. Edna."

Arthur quietly observed Claudina and Edna, noting that they were deeply engrossed in their conversation. He felt confident that he could leave the two of them alone and that he could proceed with his morning activities. Just as he was about to turn away, the two girls called out to him.

"Mr. Gardner!"

"Mr. Arthur!"

Surprised, Arthur turned his head and said, "Yes?"

"Why don't you take a picture with us, boss?" Edna then smiled and suggested.

Claudina also smiled in agreement.

Arthur shook his head, saying, "I'd love to take a photo with the two of you, but if anyone were to find out that Claudina is staying here, it could be very dangerous for me."

"Then," Claudina responded confidently, "This photo won't be posted anywhere, so no one will find out, correct?"

Edna nodded quickly in agreement. "Please, boss..." she pleaded.

Arthur nodded, and the two girls rushed up to him, Edna on his right and Claudina on his left. Edna eagerly grasped Arthur's arm while Claudina tentatively took hold of it.

Arthur attempted to plaster on a smile for the picture, but he looked a bit stiff.

"Can you smile more naturally, boss?" Edna asked, a hint of teasing in her voice. Claudina let out a small giggle in response.

After a few more photos, Arthur was ready to go. "I'm heading out for a morning jog," he declared.

"Wait, Mr. Arthur!" Claudina called.