Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Being Fair

"Sherry Alick, do you mind if I have a word with Mr. Pansy?" Jane interjected.

Monica momentarily glanced at the woman in red, Sherry Alick, before shifting her focus to Patrick.

The name Sherry Alick jogged Jane's memory.

Jane suddenly realized that Sherry was the director of the design department in a jewelry company under the Pansy Group's umbrella. Her family's connections allowed her to attain such a high position at a young age.

"I'm also discussing a matter with Mr. Pansy. Monica, don't you understand the principle of first come, first served?" Sherry voiced her dissatisfaction.

Patrick leaned back in his chair, directing a frosty gaze at Jane.

Jane had contacted him earlier, informing him of her delayed arrival at work. He wondered why she appeared so disheveled, and why Monica had pulled her into this confrontation.

"Revise it," Patrick said curtly, handing the design draft back to Sherry.

"Very well, Mr. Pansy," Sherry acknowledged, taking the design and stepping back. Patrick's expression hardened as he turned his attention to Monica and Jane.

"What's going on?" he inquired.

"Mr. Pansy, Jane arrived late to work today for no apparent reason. I don't think we can retain such a careless employee in our secretary department," Monica complained.

Rumors had it that Mike had pressured Patrick into accepting Jane as his fiancée. Patrick had no feelings for Jane and didn't seem to like her at all.

Monica believed that driving Jane away could earn her favor with Patrick, given his apparent dislike for Jane.

"She informed me of her tardiness today," Patrick stated indifferently, toying with his pen. Monica was taken aback, rendered speechless.

It was widely known that Patrick had no affection for Jane, who hailed from the countryside. Monica couldn't understand why he was defending her.

"Very well, you may leave now," Patrick said impatiently, loosening his tie.

Monica and Sherry turned towards the door.