Ulric rubbed his temples, his dark eyes filled with irritation.
“I announced the marriage; it has had no impact on the company.”
Audrey’s voice grew louder, “No impact? Shareholders have been calling one after another asking who the president’s wife is. Do you think they are just curious?”
For a large company like W Group, caution is imperative regarding any new addition, especially if there are reputations or scandals involved. Once leaked or exploited, these could affect the stock market.
“I said it has no impact.”
“Then tell me who she is, so I can investigate; otherwise, I can’t be at ease.”
“I am the acting president of the company now. If I say it’s fine, then it’s fine. If you and dad are worried, you can remove me from my position.”
Audrey was furious, “You-”
“If I, as president, can’t even decide on personnel matters, I might as well not be one.”
“You would give up your presidency for a woman?” Audrey paused and scoffed, “I bet it’s Rosalind contacting you again. No one else could make you lose your reason like she does!”
Ulric did not retort but instead slightly twisted his lips in a mocking smile.
“So, you know.”
Knowing that Rosalind could make him lose his reason.
“…”
“She has remarried and is living well; you all should not disturb her.” Ulric’s voice was calm, without fluctuations, but there was a definite threat in his tone, “I don’t want to argue with you.”
It’s best not to cross his line.
“For Rosalind, you really are crazy.”
“My whole life, I’ve been disciplined-studying, working, never acting out of line, except with Rosalind.”
She is the only exception.
…
That night, Rosalind slept deeply and was awakened early the next morning by her alarm clock.
She opened her eyes and sat on the bed for a while before getting up to wash.
Just as she was ready to leave, her phone rang.
It was Lion.
“I’m downstairs at the Dreamview Hotel, picking you up for work.”
“… No need, I can go by myself.” Her car had been repaired; she could drive herself to work!
She had been planning to distance herself from Lion; there was no way she would get in his car!
“You’re overthinking it again, aren’t you? I just wanted to give you some tips for your trip to Jingtown! The partners there are tough, and our previous collaborations were not very pleasant. I thought you, being a woman, should be prepared.”
“We can discuss it at the office; it’s not urgent!”
“I’m already downstairs at your hotel, you’re really not giving me face? Now I’m truly sad.”
This was a typical maneuver by Lion.
He always used work as a shield, and if that failed, he would start talking about losing face.
After all, Rosalind was still under his employ, and she had to give some respect to her leader.
“I’m coming down now.”
Although Rosalind went downstairs, she had no intention of getting into his car.
She understood the importance of avoiding any appearance of impropriety!
Back when there was nothing personal between her and Lion, there were already rumors among the staff. If they saw her with Lion, who knows what they would think.
She didn’t want to waste her precious time explaining such matters!
Rosalind, carrying her bag, descended the stairs and from a distance, spotted Lion’s car.
He was dressed in a white casual outfit, wearing sunglasses, and leaning against the car, attracting quite a few glances.
Undoubtedly, Lion was exceptionally handsome.