Russell was the person Evan respected most. A mere mention of him would make Evan more cautious.
Chasing Sofie away like this would only aggravate the conflict Evan had with his grandfather.
But I can’t be blamed if she leaves at her own will.
Evan cast a sharp gaze at her and spoke nonchalantly.
“Since it was my grandfather who sent you, you can stay. But it’ll be tough being my assistant. I hope you can manage.”
Sofie was internally delighted. As long as I get to remain by his side, I’ll have the chance to win his heart!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I’ll manage. I have to.
“I’m not afraid of working hard, Evan. I’ll do it as long as it makes your grandpa happy.”
Nicole fell silent.
Her eyes fell on Evan before shifting to Sofie.
She noticed the goading look in Sofie’s eyes. It’s obvious what she’s thinking.
That profound look Evan had displayed—he clearly had a trick up his sleeve.
I can’t wait to see what he does to this woman. Let’s find out how long she’ll be able to take all this.
After pondering for a while, Nicole got up. “I still have something to take care of at Lane Corporation, Mr. Seet, so I’ll be taking my leave now.”
Despite being curious about what Evan would do to Sofie, she figured it was better not to be involved in this mess.
It’s not worth the trouble she might cause me after being pissed off by Evan.
It’s best if I flee.
Yet, someone just had to stop her.
The man quickly walked toward her and grabbed her wrist.
“Did I say you could leave?”
Nicole was speechless.
Before she could answer, Sofie put on a pitiful face. “Do you not like seeing me, Ms. Lane? It was Mr. Russell who insisted on letting me come. I hope you’ll understand.”
Huh?
When did I ever say I didn’t want to see you?
You’re even bringing up Mr. Russell? So you’re implying that if I don’t understand you, that means I don’t understand him?
As I expected, things are different when you have someone backing you up.
Nicole let out a cough. “Well, I wouldn’t dare leave now that you’ve said that. In that case, I’ll stay.”
She gave Evan a glance before returning to her seat.
Not expecting the woman to turn back, Sofie silently gripped her own fists as a cold gaze surfaced in her pupils. Is she doing this on purpose?
I didn’t even mean what I said. It’s not like anyone can stop her if she chooses to leave!
She clearly just doesn’t want to go, but she’s putting on an act just to seduce Evan. What a sly vixen!
Evan returned to his seat too, seemingly pleased with Nicole.
Then, he turned to Sofie. “Ms. Lane hasn’t had breakfast. Buy her some food.”
What?
I have to buy Nicole Lane breakfast?
But I’m here as an assistant. I’m not here to serve her!
“Evan, should I really be doing such a—”
“This is part of an assistant’s job. If you don’t want to do it, feel free to leave anytime.”
Leave?
No way!
I’d just be letting go of this golden opportunity. I can’t leave!
Fine! I just have to buy her breakfast.
“Okay, Evan. I’ll go.”
Sofie left the president’s office, her anger building up the more she thought about this. She immediately gave Lisa a call.
Lisa was dumbfounded to hear what had happened.
Evan’s actually treating Sofie this way? And he even brought Nicole to work?
Isn’t he openly going against Mr. Russell and the entire Seet family, then?
This is outrageous!
“I’ll complain about this to Russell. I can’t stand seeing you suffer like this.”
“Is that really okay, Aunt Lisa? Didn’t you tell me to bear with it?”
“There has to be a limit to how much one should take! I told you to bear with it back then so you could win Evan’s trust. It’d be easier for you to achieve your goals if you can make him let his guard down. But now, your nemesis is right in front of you, acting all high and mighty! Why should you have to bear with this? If you keep letting things slide, that vixen’s going to end up as the young lady of the Seet family!”
