After an afternoon of shopping, Patrick was carrying bags of various sizes while Jane only had a cup of coffee in her hand. They looked like any other couple out on a date, and if one didn’t look closely enough, they wouldn’t have realized that these were the two CEOs that were often trending online.
Jane found a place to rest and was preparing to take a break when she suddenly saw two familiar figures walking towards her.
She squinted her eyes and realized that one of them was Tristian!
Jane raised an eyebrow. Tristian was accompanied by a delicate and petite woman. It was unusual for someone like him to be out with a woman.
Patrick also noticed Tristian and pursed his lips, signaling Jane not to speak.
Jane nodded, and after Tristian walked away, they stood up and followed him.
They knew Tristian’s character well, and his appearance here at this time was quite out of the ordinary.
Moreover, he was accompanied by an unknown woman, which caught their attention even more.
The two of them followed discreetly, observing from a distance. The woman was wearing a sky-blue dress, with long black hair falling on her shoulders like ink. From afar, she could be considered a striking beauty.
However, they couldn’t see her face clearly. When Tristian led the woman into a coffee shop, Patrick deliberately chose a seat with his back to Tristian, allowing them to get a clear view of the woman.
After a closer look, Patrick recognized her.
“It’s Katherine.”
“Katherine?” Jane raised an eyebrow. “How did they end up together?”
At that moment, Katherine also noticed their presence.
After all, Patrick’s eyes had been fixed on her, and he had a face that attracted attention.
When Katherine looked over, Tristian followed her gaze and immediately spotted the two people sitting in the corner.
Jane awkwardly smiled. She didn’t expect to be noticed.
“What a coincidence, you guys are here too.”
Tristian reached out and greeted Patrick as if nothing had happened.
“Yeah, I didn’t expect to run into you here.”
Patrick raised an eyebrow, exuding an oppressive aura.
After the commotion, Jane returned to the company.
By the time she came back, Jane’s mood had improved significantly. She was humming a tune when she arrived at the office door, and the secretary hurriedly approached her.
“What’s wrong?”
Jane asked, noticing the secretary’s anxious expression. It was clear that something was not right.
“Jane, the Waters family is here…”
The secretary whispered in Jane’s ear.
Jane frowned. The Waters family, it seemed to be related to Molly’s side.
It made sense. Molly came from a well-off family, so it was natural for her parents to visit.
However, the Waters family was known for being strong-willed, which was probably why the secretary was concerned.
“Don’t worry, I’ll go in and see.”
Jane patted the secretary’s shoulder and then walked in.
As expected, as soon as she entered, she was faced with Molly’s mother, Greta’s stern face.
“Mrs. Waters, hello.”
Jane greeted Greta as usual, but Greta remained serious, giving Jane a slight nod before taking a seat across from her.
Jane sighed and walked over to sit in her office chair.
“So, you’re Molly’s boss?”
Greta asked, and when Jane nodded, she quickly took out a stack of money.
“This is for you, as a token of appreciation for taking care of Molly.”
Jane looked at the stack of bills. Judging by its thickness, it was worth tens of thousands of dollars at least. She shook her head. “No need, Mrs. Waters. Taking care of employees is the company’s responsibility.”
“Actually, I came here today to discuss something else with you.”
Seeing that Jane was not interested, Greta didn’t push further. She just placed the stack of money on the table, her gaze stern. “I’m here to invest in Star Entertainment.”
“Invest?” Jane raised an eyebrow. It was only her first meeting with Greta, and she was already making such a request.
“Yes,” Greta continued, disregarding Jane’s thoughts. “I simply want to pave the way for my daughter. After all, she is our only child, and if she wishes to pursue this path, we want to give her the best.”
“Molly’s affairs are naturally handled by the company. There is no need for you to worry, Mrs. Waters.”
Jane’s tone became firm as well, although she felt displeased. However, she didn’t directly refuse.
“I’m only making this request for the sake of my daughter. I came prepared today.”
Jane tightly sealed her lips, not saying a word, but the atmosphere around her was enough to convey her discontent.
After all, this matter had occurred because of Molly, and Jane had to consult Molly’s opinion.
“Let’s leave it at that for now. I will first ask Molly for her opinion. Please wait here for a moment, I’ll be right back.”
Jane stood up, disregarding Greta’s calls from behind, and walked out of the office.
Such a request was unheard of. Wanting to invest in the company for the sake of an employee.
Jane was somewhat angry, but she had to suppress her emotions. She found Molly in the photography studio.
Molly noticed Jane looking at her and decisively signaled the photographer to stop shooting. Then she walked towards Jane.
“Your mother came to see me.”
Jane went straight to the point, as Greta was still waiting in the office.
Molly nodded. She had anticipated it given her mother’s temperament; she would eventually come.
“She said she wants to invest in the company to pave the way for you. What do you think?”
Jane asked, but her attitude had already made Molly come out with her answer.
“You already have an idea, so you don’t need to ask me.”
Molly replied, “I don’t mind. As long as I work hard enough, I can succeed even without her paving the way for me.”
Her eyes were filled with determination. Jane nodded, then left the photography studio.
When she was back in her office, Greta eagerly awaited the outcome. Jane outright rejected her request.
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Waters, but we cannot accept your request,” Jane said calmly. “The company has its own arrangements, and if you solely focus on paving the way for Molly, it might make other employees feel disheartened.”
Upon hearing this, Greta became temperamental. “I only wanted to pave the way for my daughter. I brought the money and the contract with me, and now you’re rejecting me. Where am I supposed to save face in the future?”
Greta kept talking incessantly, showing that she didn’t want to give up the opportunity to invest.
“I’ve already said it, the company has its own arrangements. It’s better for you not to interfere.”
Jane’s gaze turned cold as she once again refused, and this time, Greta had nothing to say.
Greta collected the stack of money on the table and gave Jane a resentful look. “Fine, don’t regret it!”
Then Greta turned and left, her high heels making a piercing sound on the glass floor.