Love’s Unexpected Arrival The Bride Who Came Knocking by Rochelle

Chapter 11 Treat

Three days later, the entire White Group became aware that Tim had stolen his subordinate’s design proposal. Jason was also informed of this development. Upon learning that such an incident had occurred in his branch, Jason was incensed. He instructed his assistant to conduct a thorough investigation into Tim. Jason was taken aback by the discoveries. Tim had a history of plagiarizing his subordinates’ creative ideas and proposals, and he had even sold the White Group’s design proposals to competitors on multiple occasions. Jason was significantly perturbed. Consequently, he had Tim sent to prison. Tim’s cousin, Vivian, was also terminated by the White Group because she had attempted to impede the secretarial group’s investigation into the matter. Following Tim’s apprehension, the entire design department at “Great Mansion” was elated. The office was filled with various expressions of joy. “Fantastic! Tim got what he deserved.” “As you sow, so shall you reap!” “I’ve been waiting for this day for too long. Tim was a tough nut to crack. I never expected Maria to be so courageous. She dared to confront Tim and had him imprisoned.” “Isn’t Tim’s cousin in the secretarial group? She’s done for now.” “Indeed, good for Maria!” “Here comes Maria. Let’s give her a big round of applause!” The entire department clapped in unison. Maria was warmly received by the entire design department. “Maria, Maria! Maria!” they chanted. “Treat, treat, treat!” someone exclaimed. With a smile, Maria said, “Thank you for supporting me all this time. I’ve reserved a table at Douglas Barbecue. I hope everyone will join me!” “Ah, Maria, I love you!” Stella exclaimed, throwing herself into Maria’s arms. “Douglas Barbecue, my favorite!” “Maria, you have excellent taste!” “Maria, will there be enough beer?” joked a male colleague, Mike, with a smile. “Maria, will there be enough meat?” added another colleague, Stan, winking at Maria. Everyone was in high spirits, and Maria was no exception. She jestingly remarked, “Beer and meat are limited. Otherwise, I might end up bankrupt and have to borrow money from you.” “Am I hearing correctly? Maria wants to borrow money from me. I’d be delighted! I’m going to faint!” exclaimed Mike, throwing himself into Stan’s arms. Stan pushed him away. “We’re competitors!” The atmosphere was jubilant, yet Erika Burford remained notably quiet. She appeared somewhat anxious. The words she had heard were flashing through her mind. “You just need to update me on her whereabouts every day! Don’t worry. I only want to teach her a lesson. It won’t harm her! I’ll give you $3,000.” Erika hesitated, but $3,000 was a substantial sum. Looking around at the cheerful, smiling faces, Erika forced a smile and excused herself to go to the restroom. Swiftly, Erika changed her mobile phone card and sent a brief message, “She’s inviting the entire design department to eat at Douglas Barbecue tonight!”