Dad used to tell me that all the powerful businessmen here could never marry whomever they wanted. They'd either get married for business deals and political reasons or be forced into unions with other families—all for the sake of benefitting their families.
I guess Zayn Giblo is no exception.
The thought of Zayn possibly marrying another woman made Carla's heart burn with fury. She pulled at her dinosaur pillow and was on the verge of ripping it apart.
That disgusting scumbag! Why does he keep teasing me despite already having a fiancée?
From now on, I'll have to stay away from him!I'll ignore him if he ever comes looking for me again.
Then, she glanced at her phone. If he calls, I'll either not pick up or just reject the call to piss him off!
Yet, the man didn't call all night.
In fact, Zayn didn't drop by the office for the next few days, and work was much more relaxing.
For the first two days, Carla was delighted by his absence. It'd be better if he never comes back! Everyone feels on edge whenever he's around.
Then, a week went by in the blink of an eye, and Zayn still didn't come to work.
Carla began to feel uneasy. Where the hell has he gone to?
He didn't actually go get married to Shelley, did he?
Just as Carla pondered over the idea of sending Zayn a text message, she suddenly heard a few secretaries muttering among themselves by the pantry.
"Hey! Why do you think Mr. Giblo hasn't been coming to work?"
"Isn't it obvious? He must be busy spending time with Miss Benday."
"Yeah! Miss Benday's company is located in M Nation, but she's come all the way to Aymo City to discuss a joint project, so it's only natural that Divine Corporation treats her like royalty."
"But that doesn't mean Mr. Giblo has to do it personally!"
"What do you girls know? Mr. Giblo and Miss Benday are childhood sweethearts, so of course Mr. Giblo has to welcome her in person! Who knows, Miss Benday might even become our future boss."
"Huh? Is that true?"
"Of course it is! I heard it from Miss Wright herself—"
"What are you ladies talking about?" Mosa interrupted them coldly.
With that, the few secretaries immediately dispersed, returned to their respective seats, and got back to work.
With a cup of coffee, Carla returned to her seat too. Despite looking calm on the outside, her heart was filled with astonishment.
He's never been away from the company this long. Even if he goes overseas, he'd come back in at most three or four days. But now, it's been a week and he still hasn't shown up…
I guess he really must be spending time with Shelley.
"I have some urgent documents here that need to be sent over to the Ashenville Garden Golf Course for Mr. Giblo's signature, " Mosa announced as she walked over with a document. "Dani, could you—"
"I'm sorry, Miss Wright. I've been having an upset stomach all day, " Relee replied hastily. "Ashenville Garden is too far from here. I'm worried I might cause a scene and make the company look bad."
"Then, you do it, Fran." Mosa turned to another secretary.
"Did you forget, Miss Wright? Zoey and I will be following Mr. Domitos to meet with the media, " Fran said meekly.
Mosa frowned as she scanned her surroundings. Finally, her eyes fell on Carla. "I guess you're the only one who can do it, Carla."
"Me?" Carla froze for a moment. "I don't think I can manage."
"We'll go together." Mosa glanced at her watch. "You'll have to see more of the outside world sooner or later. You can't keep staying at the reception desk, or you'll be a good-for-nothing for life."
"Okay. I understand." Carla sighed with relief upon hearing that Mosa would be going too. "When do we leave?"
"Now. I'll get the documents ready, and we'll meet in front of the elevator in ten minutes."
"Okay."
Mosa drove to Ashenville Garden with Carla. On the way there, she asked the latter a question. "Mr. Giblo has eighteen secretaries, but everyone gets paid a different salary. Do you know why, Carla?"
"No." Carla shook her head.
"Do you know how much I earn each month?"
"No." Carla gazed at her meekly.
"A hundred and thirty grand."
"What? That much?" Carla was visibly taken aback.
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