Shirley felt frustrated as she followed him into the restaurant. When Zacharias entered first, the staff greeted him. When Shirley walked in, the staff indeed greeted her as well.
“Miss Lloyd, good evening.”
“Good evening.” Shirley forced a smile. Once Zacharias reached his private room, Shirley followed in. She was quite familiar with this place and had thoroughly studied the dishes here.
“You order,” he said after sitting down. Shirley asked cautiously, “Mr. Flintstone, do you have any specific dishes you’d like?”
“No.” She randomly selected some dishes and after ordering four dishes and one soup, the waiter left.
After closing the door, the entire private room became quiet. The retro decoration style, which was filled with the ambiance of the era, was initially bright and lively, but for some reason, when Zacharias sat there, the room seemed a bit oppressive. Shirley poured him a cup of tea. “Mr. Flintstone, please have some tea.”
Zacharias lifted the teacup, his sharp gaze fixed on her. “Why did you replace Imogen for the internship at my residence?”
She could no longer hide it. “Imogen had a little issue with her health check. However, this internship is crucial for her, as it relates to her future work assignment.”
“Have you thought about the consequences?”
he asked again. She shook her head. “No. I know I was careless, but she’s my friend and I want to help her.” “You know that the current situation is complicated, yet you still broke the rules?”
Zacharias’ words put Shirley in a nervous state.
“So, I want you to help me keep this matter a secret. After I finish Imogen’s internship for three months, I promise I won’t make such a mistake again.” She pleaded with him. She felt like her entire life was in this man’s grasp.
“We have no relationship and we are strangers. Why should I help you?” Zacharias raised an eyebrow as his gaze showed a hint of ruthlessness.
Shirley was rendered speechless. She was indeed asking a favor from a stranger! Why should he cover for her? She was too naive to think this man would help. her unconditionally.
Shirley had never felt so embarrassed while being caught in a dilemma. The feeling of being in a difficult situation without a way out was truly unpleasant.
“Well… Mr. Flintstone, you can set the conditions. I will do whatever I can,” she stuttered. She was unable to beat him in a fight and was unable to surpass his status. So, she could only yield.
She felt her entire body scrutinized from head to toe by those eyes, and it made her, who was usually confident and upright, experience a sensation of being looked down upon, which caused her to slouch.
“All right. I won’t pursue this matter. I’ll let your replace Imogen for the internship. After all, we’ll have many opportunities to meet in the future.” Zacharias smiled before reaching for the teapot.
Shirley hurriedly came over and poured him a cup of tea. She was grateful as she said, “Thank you for your tolerance and generosity, Mr. Flintstone. I promise to work diligently and not disappoint you during the internship.”
Finally, she could breathe a sigh of relief. As long as he didn’t hold her accountable, everything else was negotiable. The dishes arrived and Shirley ordered a dish she liked. Tonight could be considered satisfying.
Zacharias didn’t like to talk while eating, so she quietly enjoyed her meal. She kept picking her favorite vegetarian dish and he took the initiative to pick a piece of meat for her after noticing it.
“You should eat more. I can’t finish it all by myself,” he said. Shirley looked at him gratefully. “Thank you, Mr. Flintstone.”
“Your parents don’t know you’re interning here, right?”
“They don’t know. I told them I’m taking a break at my grandmother’s house, and my father is busy lately, with my mother accompanying him,” Shirley said confidently.
Upon seeing that she had everything arranged, Zacharias didn’t ask more. In any case, his life would be less enjoyable if she really left.
