Chapter 44
“Inform me beforehand?” I interjected. My eyes darted to hers before I explained, “I’m not Ashton’s only subordinate. If he has to explain every little thing word by word, then what’s the point of employing so many people? He might as well do everything on his own.”
“But you’re his wife!”
I found it funny, looking at her to say, “Yes, I’m his wife. Putting aside the fact that he’s not satisfied with me as his wife, even if he was, he’s still the president of Fuller Corporation, while I’m the director. In the company, we are superior and subordinate. If I’m so stupid that I need him to point out everything, he might as well tell me to go home and be a full-time housewife!”
In the world, pure intelligence would get you nowhere; only experience slowly accumulated from hard and laborious work would bring you far.
Back in my office, Stacey made a dinner appointment with the president of Harrison Credit. I didn’t mention last night’s incident to anyone, only keeping it locked up in my heart and bearing. it on my own
Fortunately, the company was huge, so I didn’t have to meet Ashton if there wasn’t anything of utmost importance. To distract myself from thinking about how he was going to handle the matters between us, I poured myself into my work.
After a whole day of work, it was finally time to clock out. Stacey came into my office carrying her bag. “Ms. Stovall, do you need me to follow you for your dinner appointment with Mr. Harrison from Harrison Credit tonight?”
It took me a while to recall my appointment. Sensing that she was eager to leave, I shook my head. “It’s fine. Just give me the address and I’ll head there alone in a bit.”
She smiled and answered, “Thank you, Ms. Stovall. I’ve already sent the address to your phone.”
cupped my chin and narrowed my eyes at her. “Are you dating someone?” Stacey wasn’t young anymore. Over the last two years she worked for me, her love life was non-existent. Hence, I immediately noticed how starry-eyed
a simple get-together with an old classmate of mine, so… Although she
gestured for her to go ahead
eyes were the windows to the soul. I agreed, because no matter
the address Stacey sent to me. I initially thought that the president of Harrison
shocked to see that Nick Harrison was only a
spotting me, Nick stood up from his seat and raised his
a cordial
me sound so old. Just call me Nick.” Nick had well shaped eyebrows and defined features. When he spoke, two dimples would occasionally appear on his cheeks, making him look very cute. However, the look in his eyes showed that he was wise beyond his
seemed like this kid was quite
cutely as he asked, “What do you
of his age, I wasn’t surprised that
not a picky eater,” I answered while putting my bag aside and then
he rested his chin on his palm and squinted at me. “You’re
kid was about twenty-three years old. Even though Harrison Credit wasn’t considered a large firm, there was definitely a reason Ashton chose them. I was
and answered in a rather disinterested tone, “Yeah. I was bored in university, so I
is a
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