Chapter138
“I have to go. The ke King is coming out.”
Noticing that Jacob was coming out, Sonia quickly said to Lorraine before shoving her phone back into her pocket and pretending to work diligently.
Even though Jacob was always focused when he worked, he had sharp ears and a keen eye. His office door was always open, and Sonia’s desk was directly facing it With just a plance, he could see everything she was doing.
Previous secretaries never lasted long under his supervision. They couldn’t handle his demanding nature, his cold demeanor, or the fact that his door was always open. They had no chance to slack of
Jacob had overheard Sonia’s conversation with her friend.
His eyes darkened when he saw her pretending to work. In no time, he was standing in front of her desk.
“Mr. Moore,”
Sonia greeted him, acting as if she had just noticed has presence. She stopped what she was doing and stood up before respectfully asking, ” Moore?
there something you need, Mr.
Jacob stared at her deeply. She had just referred to him as Ice King to Lorraine
Sonia felt her heart leap into her throat under his intense gaze, but she kept her expression neutral and calmly met his eyes. She felt like her composure had Insproved significantly, thanks to the countless times she’d been under his scrutiny.
“Do you have an evening gown for tonight’s ever? Jacobanked in a low voice.
Sonia breached a sigh of relief. So that was what he was concerned about Smiling, she replied, “Mr. Moore, this isn’t my first time accompanying you to an event
She had an evening gown that she would specifically wear when she accompanied Jacob to events.
Jacob’s eyes flickered, and his voice remained cold “You’ve worn the same gown for years. It’s outdated. I’m giving you a few hours off to buy a new one. Make sure you’re dressed and ready by 7:00 pm. And wait for me at your apartment I’ll pick you up
Sonia instinctively replied, “think my evening gown is fine It’s not outdated, and I’ve never etabarrassed you at my events.”
“Are you going by yourself, or do you need me to accompany you?
Sonia opened her mouth and softly said, “I’ll go by myself.”
Going alone meant she could also wander around and maybe grab some street food
“I’ve already spoken with the owner of Poise Haute. When you arrive, she’ll help you pick out a suitable gown. Don’t worry about the price. Since you’re accompanying me to am event, I’ll cover the cost.”
Sonia’s face lit up with a smile. “Don’t worry, Mr. Moore. I promise I won’t let you down. No, I won’t embarrass you”
Evening gowns weren’t cheap. Although she earned a decent salary, she didn’t like spending her money recldessly.
However, if it was for food, no price was too high
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