“You did a great job,” Spencer said with a smile. “I you came from Jibillion with Lucia?”
“Yes, Mr. Davies.” Nia nodded.
“Do you have any plans for the future?” Spencer was the best guesser. He was testing Nia’s ambition because ambitious people were the best to use.
Nia already knew who Spencer was from Lennie. In fact, it was Lennie’s idea to call him and tell him to come over. Now that Nia was waiting for Spencer to say that, she quickly replied,
“Lucia is the perfect able woman. I hope I can learn more from her and become that kind of person myself.”
“Well said,” said Spencer, praising her, “Work hard. You will achieve your goal, as long as you can be with the right guide.”
Nia let out a chuckle in her heart, lowered her head and said humbly, “I also hope you can guide my work more in the future.”
There was something that did not need to say.
Spencer smiled even more when he heard that. He took a step closer to Nia, hinting that she could trust him. In a soft voice, he bewitched her,
“Of course, you’re Lucia’s capable assistant. I’ll definitely support your work. There’s one more thing I need to ask you. I’m usually quite busy with my work, so I’ve sometimes overlooked Lucia’s movements. If there’s anything else, I hope you can let me know. I’ll definitely give you a reward for all your hard work.”
“I understand, Mr. Davies.” Nia smiled and nodded.
Spencer didn’t expect that the incident tonight would not only hurt Arthur, but also gain a spy who was closest to Lucia. The anger that he had just suffered at Lucia’s office suddenly dissipated. After chatting with Nia for a few more minutes, he left happily, and Nia looked at his back and smiled nonchalantly.
When pursuing a narrow gain, one is neglecting a greater danger.
That night, Nia told Lennie exactly what she had overheard from Lucia’s office and what Spencer had done to win her over. Lennie was pleased with her performance,
“Well done, I just got the head of the tannery to leave Athegate overnight.”
“Lennie, I’m afraid they’re onto me,” Nia said worriedly.
“Kane already suspects you,” Lennie said unhurriedly. “He just doesn’t have the evidence. You just have to say you didn’t do it. He can’t do anything to you.”
“Judging by Lucia’s reaction, I don’t think Kane mentioned any suspicions about me to her,” Nia guessed.
“Don’t worry. Lucia is a very nice person. Even if Kane told her, she wouldn’t do anything to you directly. She would have to have evidence.” Lennie knew Lucia’s character well.
When Nia heard this, she started to be jealous. She leaned into Lennie’s arms and said, “Lennie, you seem to know a lot about Lucia…”
“Of course,” Lennie replied without hesitation, and when Nia frowned and looked up at him, he smiled again. “Lucia is like a sister to me. Of course I know her.”
When Nia heard this, she was relieved and smiled. “If we get married, wouldn’t Lucia still call me sister-in-law?”
“Of course,” Lennie replied, sneering in his heart but smiling on the surface, “You’re already her sister-in-law.”
Nia was elated at Lennie’s words, laughed as she burrowed into his arms, and was unable to see the impatience and anger on Lennie’s face the next second.
The next day, when Kane went to the tannery, the place was empty. And the man in charge was nowhere to be found. Being helpless, he went back to Webbex and told Lucia the news.
Thinking for a moment, Lucia got up and said to Kane, “Kane, I’m going to Luxwell myself to see what Monty thinks.”
“He’s been avoiding us. Can we find him today?” Kane worried.
“If he doesn’t come, I’ll wait!” His eyes sparkled, and Lucia made up her mind.
“Fine, I’ll go with you!” Kane said.
“No,” said Lucia. “I’ll go myself.”
Kane frowned with concern and didn’t seem to be at ease, but Lucia had her own concerns, and Monty’s attitude toward her was so ambiguous that it would be difficult to talk to him if Kane was around.
In the end, Kane had to agree to let Lucia go to Luxwell Investment alone. Lucia went there with caution, this time without telling anyone. Instead, she took the elevator to the floor where the president’s office was while the front desk wasn’t paying attention. Coincidentally, the secretary wasn’t there.
Knowing that her behavior may have been impolite, Lucia made her way to the office without making a sound.
The door of the CEO’s office was ajar. Lucia had just approached when she heard the sound of a conversation coming from inside. She was elated. Monty was indeed there. Just as she was about to knock on the door, the office door suddenly opened. When Monty’s secretary almost bumped into Lucia, she exclaimed,
“Ms. Webb, what are you doing here? !”
Lucia frowned a little, and even though they almost ran into each other, the secretary was screaming pretty loud! Lucia didn’t know that the secretary was there to remind Lennie who was talking to Monty!
Just when Lucia was puzzled, she saw through the half-open door and a man was walking quickly past Monty. The figure gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
“I’m here to see Mr. Gallagher,” said Lucia.
“Mr. Gallagher is here,” said the secretary. Knowing that Lucia had seen the man inside, naturally, she couldn’t lie anymore. She replied and looked behind her. When she saw that Lennie had already entered the restroom, she graciously made way and smiled,
“Ms. Webb, please come in.”
Lucia nodded and walked into the office. Just as she was trying to clear her mind, she realized that Monty was the only one in the office. She frowned suspiciously. She wasn’t mistaken, and a man did just walk past Monty.
Where had he gone?
Being confused, Lucia looked at the layout of Monty’s office for the first time. After a while, she noticed a secret door hidden by a mural on the left. It was supposed to be a lounge. Did the man go inside?
Seeing that Lucia was looking around in silence, Monty knew she was looking for Lennie, so he smiled nonchalantly and asked,
“Lucia, what are you looking at? You didn’t even call me when you came in. Why are you so interested in my office?”