Yanis didn’t follow through with these last words, and Alice could see that he had some hidden reason. But he was determined to quit, and when he left he apologized a lot to Alice.
Alice thought about it and felt it was strange.
According to her character, Yanis Saenz was not likely to quit his job at this time. There had to be a reason why he quit.
So Alice went to the company in person.
Since the creation of the company, there were many people who came looking for designs for fame.
The elite team that Zain had hired for her was initially unhappy, but with time passed, they would discuss and study, then they could design excellent pieces.
Alice was abroad at the time, but she was personally in charge of all her work.
She often asked Yanis to pass on to them the key points, notes and tips she had learned from her previous work.
Now that Yanis wanted to leave, Alice would be left without her strongest support.
However, everything could not be forced.
Yanis was a free person and could not be asked to stay by her side forever. Perhaps he had been with her all these years out of pressure or out of a sense of responsibility.
Isidora was very happy to see Alice back in the office and proudly showed her recent designs to Alice.
-What do you think?
Isidora looked at her expectantly, with only two words on her face.
I ask for praise.
Alice couldn’t help but smile and said, -Very good, you’re better than before.
Alice then asked about Yanis.
-How is the company these days? For a long time I am not available to manage it. And how is Yanis?
At the mention of Yanis, Isidora’s expression looked a little strange. Obviously, she wanted to say something. Alice frowned and thought, “Is there really a reason?”
-What’s wrong? You look a little…
Isidora looked her in the eye and hesitated a bit before saying, -I know Yanis is your friend, but since you asked me today, told you the truth. He’s been bad lately, and he’s already screwed up a few orders in the last few days.
-Has he screwed up? -Alice’s eyes narrowed slightly in confusion. How?
Isidora then told Alice what had happened recently, during which Alice kept her eyebrows furrowed. And it was impossible to tell if she was angry or not. Then Isidora said cautiously, -I don’t want to say anything bad about her. I said it because she asked me.
Otherwise, she wasn’t the type to talk about people behind their backs.
Alice smiled back and nodded, -I understand, you said it because I asked you to. You’re not the type to talk behind people’s backs, okay?
With Alice looking at her like that, Isidora’s ears blushed and she became shy, -Stop teasing me. Actually Yanis has always been a very serious worker. I can see she’s been under the weather lately and I shouldn’t screw up these orders on purpose.
Alice said, -I have worked with her for many years. I know her qualities very well.
-I see, so you’re asking today just because you want to know her latest status, right?
-Yes.
-Then I will tell you some more about what Yanis has done.
Alice then got a lot of information from Isidora about Yanis’ recent history. It turned out that Yanis was always lost in thought in the office, not really thinking about her work. She would often throw water on customers when she was talking to them, or make other mistakes that made them so angry that they got up and walked out, not wanting to work with the company anymore.
And there were other little things Isidora discovered, too.
Alice’s look became worried.
It seemed that the relationship with Zain was very hard for Yanis.
Before, she had been devastated, but she had been able to pick herself up quickly because she had not given up on Zain. And she had always been able to find reasons and then give herself a boost.
Now that she was in this state, had she really already given up on Zain?
She seemed to have no problems apparently, but when she worked, she was totally lost.
Probably because she had screwed up several important orders, she felt guilty inside and wanted to quit….
Alice didn’t know whether to hold her back or not.
All these years, she wasn’t sure if Yanis really wanted to work with her, or if it was because of the responsibility….
But whatever it was, Alice had to thank her.
But if she had worked with her out of a sense of duty, then Alice really had to let her go and do what she wanted.
Her mind made up, Alice tried to talk to Yanis.
Yanis was surprised to see her in the office, -What are you doing here, do you want to work now?
Alice smiled softly and replied.
-Sure, is there a problem with me coming to work in this state now?
-Of course there is, you are pregnant and your fetus is not that stable yet. It’s better if you rest at home, there’s too much going on in the office and I’m worried that you’re too busy.
Alice was still smiling, -Now you’re worried that I won’t be able to cope, what if you leave?
Yanis was speechless.
Silence fell and, after a moment, Yanis scratched his head before saying, -So, shall I stay a while longer?
Alice’s smile faded. Instead of answering yes or no, she rounded the desk and approached Yanis.
-Do you always stay at the company with this in mind?
Yanis, -I…
-We met five years ago. You told me Diana Tafalla was a complicated woman, then, after hearing what happened to me, you went abroad with me. And later you started living with Jack and me. I see how happy you are every day and I appreciate this friendship, but today I realized that it has always weighed you down.
-No, no, no, no,” Yanis waved her hands and tried to explain herself. I’m not overwhelmed, Alice. Don’t misunderstand me. You just said that I’m happy with you too. It’s a pleasure, how can it be a burden?
-How can it not be a burden? Just like you wanted to quit your job, but when you found out about my health, you wanted to stay. Isn’t it a burden to yourself to save others?
Yanis didn’t know what to answer Alice for a moment. After a while she said quietly, -I just want you not to work too hard.