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Chapter 1181
Belinda cast a lingering glance at Romeo. He was so captivating, even when he
was angry.
She lifted her gaze, seemingly hesitant.
She instinctively wanted to say yes. He was not particularly handsome, but he
had a lot of money.
“What if he’s not ugly, but he’s a lot older, a pretty wealthy old man? Would you
like him?”
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Belinda’s eyes had a gleam of intrigue, as if to say, perhaps she would. After all,
the old man was closer to the grave than the cradle, and his fortune would
inevitably be hers “What if he’s not ugly, not old, not poor, but wheelchair-bound
for life, yet he has a lot of money, would you choose him?”
Belinda pondered over it, chances were, she would choose him.
“So, you’re not attracted to him, you’re attracted to the man in his position.”
Arabella saw through her intentions in an instant. “Whether it’s an old man, an
ugly man, or a disabled man, as long as they are in this position with money and
power, you like them.”
Belinda was taken aback, her thoughts laid bare. She couldn’t believe it. How
was that possible?
“If it’s a young, handsome and wealthy man like Romeo, you’d definitely be
more attracted”
Carl, who was present, took a sneak peek at his boss after hearing this and sure
enough, the corners of Romeo’s mouth were curving upward.
“You better find someone else to fancy. He already has a girlfriend and their
relationship is quite stable.”
Belinda’s face turned abruptly red.
“Now that you’re in this position, you can strive for many things on your own.
Rely on yourself and you’ll live more confidently, more proudly.”
Belinda looked at the young girl in front of her, unable to believe how wise
beyond her years she seemed to be.
“Don’t underestimate Ms. Bella because of her youth. She knows a lot,” Carl
reminded.
Belinda suddenly understood. What Mr. McMillian liked wasn’t just youth. This
girl must have exceptional qualities.
And the advantages she could present were pitifully few. Even her beauty
seemed to pale in comparison after meeting this girl.
So, why would Mr. McMillian fancy her?
Why would he choose her over a younger, prettier, more insightful, and more
capable girlfriend?
Belinda suddenly realized her mistake.
From the moment she chose to take the risk, she was wrong!
“Is the personnel change discussed?” Arabella asked, lifting her gaze.
Belinda nodded, awkwardly replying, “It’s settled.”
“Please leave.”
After Belinda left, Arabella was about to speak to Romeo when Carl burst into
applause. That was impressive!
“Get out.” Romeo found his assistant a tad annoying. He personally brewed
coffee for Arabella and took out all the snacks from the pantry, placing them on
the coffee table. “Choose whichever you like. I’ll open it for you.”
Arabella wasn’t expecting so many snacks in his office. As soon as she picked
up a bag of chips, Romeo immediately opened it for her and even fed her a
piece, “It’s been a while since you’ve been here. They’re not as crispy”
Arabella caught his drift, “So should I come more often?”
“Absolutely.” Romeo was instantly delighted.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Romeo said softly, “Eat slowly,
there’s more in the pantry. If it’s not enough, I can fetch more.”
After saying this, Romeo then lifted his gaze and said, “Come in.” Chapter 1182
The man who stepped in was the deputy manager of the corporation. He’d
received word that Belinda, the head of HR, had spoken out against him to Mr.
McMillian, blaming him for the recent staff changes in the company.
He had just intended to step in and defend himself, but instead, his attention
was caught by the sight of a young woman lounging on the couch. She was
engrossed in her phone with one hand, and in the other, she held a bag of
potato chips, munching away without a care in the world.
Lou froze in disbelief. Who on earth was this girl? How could she be so bold as
to eat junk food on Mr.
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MeMillian’s priceless leather couch? Everyone knew that Mr. McMillian not only
kept his distance from women but was also a bit of a clean freak.
If even a single crumb of her chips fell onto Mr. McMillian’s expensive carpet,
she wouldn’t be getting away with it.
Yet there she was, eating her chips as if she didn’t have a single worry in the
world.
“Had your fill of watching?”
The voice came from Romeo, who had just walked in carrying an armload of
drinks from the snack cabinet, his squinted eyes reflecting a hint of danger.
Lou’s eyes widened in shock, wondering if his eyesight was failing him.
Only a few months ago, Mr. McMillian had put a six-foot-tall cabinet in his office.
Lou had speculated multiple times about what secrets it might hold, only to find
out now that it was filled with snacks and drinks.
Seeing was believing, but Lou still found it hard to believe.
“Mr. McMillian, I need to speak with you”
Lou stared in shock as Romeo placed the drinks on the coffee table in front of
the couch. With a gentle tone, he addressed the girl, “The coffee is still hot. Take
a look at these, see if there’s anything you’d like to drink.”
There were juices, sodas, other beverages, and even bottled water.
“Go ahead with your work.” The girl, Arabella, lifted her gaze from her phone
and glanced at the table. Spotting a bottle of lemonade, she reached for it.
Romeo, noticing her movement, beat her to it, twisted open the cap, and held
the bottle to her lips.
Arabella took a sip.
“How is it?”
“Not bad.” Arabella eyed the packaging of the bottle. Was this new? Made by
McMillian Corporation?
“I knew you liked it, so I set up a separate production line” Romeo replied. Upon
noticing Lou’s lingering gaze on Arabella, he asked with a slight frown, “Do you
find her attractive?”
“No, no, no.” Lou shook his head frantically. But on second thought, he hurriedly
added, “She’s beautiful. Miss, you’re absolutely stunning. The words ‘beautiful’,
‘breathtaking’, and ‘mesmerizing’ all fail to do justice to your beauty. May I be so
bold as to ask if you are Mr. McMillian’s girlfriend?”
Romeo didn’t respond, merely helping Arabella take another sip of her
lemonade.
“She must be your fiancée!” Lou ventured a guess, “No wonder you two look so
perfect together!
Congratulations are in order for you and the lovely lady. May you have a long
and happy life together.”
Arabella lifted her gaze to meet Lou’s. She hadn’t expected the people around
Romeo to be so observant.
“Thank you.”
Her gratitude only made Lou more certain of her identity. She must be the future
Mrs. McMillian. No wonder the usually aloof and unapproachable Romeo was
personally serving her drinks.
Impressive, truly impressive.
Whoever she was, she was the first one he had ever seen who could make
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“Let’s cut to the chase,’ Romeo sat next to the girl, opening another packet of
snacks for her.
“Miss, please allow me to say this.” Lou took a small bow, and then cried out,
“Mr. McMillian, Belinda is trying to throw mud at me. How could the company’s
personnel changes have anything to do with me? Even if they did, I’m the one
who cherishes talent, going above and beyond to attract it. How could I possibly
push talent away?”
Romeo fed a piece of the snack to Arabella, observing her reaction. Seeing that
she didn’t seem to like it, he opened a new packet.
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“In the past two months, a good number of people have handed in their
resignations. As far as I know, it’s got to do with Belinda’s style of management.
She’s been admiring Mr. McMillian for a long time, and every young, attractive
girl, fresh out of prestigious universities, who could potentially threaten her
position, they all couldn’t last three months of internship.”
Lou paused here, deliberately looking at Arabella.
Arabella seemed like she didn’t hear, staring at her phone, her expression
unchanging from start to finish.
Romeo fed Arabella another piece of snack, observing her beautiful face.
Seeing that she didn’t show any sign of liking or disliking, he opened another
packet of snacks, feeding her again.
Seeing that Mr. McMillian didn’t respond to him, Lou had no choice but to
continue explaining, “Mr. McMillian, I’ve been working diligently in this company
for twelve years. You should know what kind of person I am. I wouldn’t do
anything that would harm the company.”
Romeo gave Arabella a sip of lemonade, then finally asked, “What does she
gain from framing you?”
“She’s simply not satisfied with my decisions, wants to see me demoted, have
my pay cut, and even wants to see me fired by the company!”
Lou was quick to explain when he noticed Mr. McMillian finally paying him
attention, “Previously, the position of department head in our company is filled
by the most capable. But some of the capable ones lack experience and can’t
solve problems effectively.”
“I proposed that all assistant managers must have at least three years of work
experience before they can be promoted to managers. My request isn’t
unreasonable, yet Belinda took issue with it, thinking that I was affecting her
promotion.
“Until yesterday, when she was promoted, I threw a celebration party for her.
Among all the newly promoted managers, she was the only one who didn’t
attend”
Romeo asked again nonchalantly, “Why do you think she didn’t come?”
“She must be dissatisfied with me. I guess she’s taking advantage of her recent
promotion to file a complaint against me, blaming all the personnel changes on
me.”
Just then, Carl knocked on the door, bringing in a document.
“Mr. McMillian, this is Belinda’s resignation letter. It should have been handled
by the general manager, but the general manager thought it would be best if you
made the final decision.”
Lou never thought that Belinda would resign Just a moment ago, he was saying
that Belinda was using her promotion to accuse him.
She struggled for five years, finally becoming a department head, but after just
one day, she handed in her resignation?
Upon hearing this, Arabella found it to be quite normal. After such an incident,
Belinda probably felt too embarrassed to stay in the company.
“Carl, print out the emails the company received and show them to Mr. Lou.”
Upon Romeo’s command, Carl immediately went to print. When seven or eight
emails were handed to Lou, he trembled, looking incredulously at the words.
Each email was from a different person, all saying that ever since they started
working, they often suffered from Lou’s unwelcome advances.
Lou promised that they could become full-time employees after their internship if
they complied, if not, they would be kicked out of the company.
Lou also bragged about his grandfather’s distant relation to one of Romec’’s
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Some got scared off before they even finished their internships, some couldn’t
handle the constant harassment from Lou after they got hired, and decided to
quit.
The remaining interns who were lucky enough to get past Lou’s scrutiny were
either not good-looking or had average fiqures.
Belinda, on the other hand, was a natural beauty. She wasn’t a knockout, but
she was certainly charming.
Lou had his eyes on her for quite some time.
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After taking advantage of the other female interns, he thought he could do
whatever he wanted with his authority as the deputy manager So he set his
sights on Belinda.
To his surprise, Belinda had a tough older brother who stepped in and gave him
a beating after Lou had harassed her a few times.
That’s when the feud began.
He could only make things difficult for Belinda at work from time to time, but this
girl was resilient. She endured until she got a promotion.
However, she handed in her resignation just a day after becoming a department
manager.
Lou couldn’t figure out why she’d quit. Was she just trying to drag him down with
her?
“Mr. McMillian, these are all false accusations! I’ve never done that.” Lou tried to
defend himself before he even finished reading, “I’m 42 years old and my
daughter is 15. How could I possibly do such despicable things?
Where did these emails come from? Give me the sender’s IP address, Mr.
McMillian, I’ll send them all lawyer’s letters!”
“Do you want to cause trouble for them?” Romeo narrowed his eyes.
“No, no, no, I wouldn’t dare. I just want to ask them why they’re slandering me
with things I’ve never done. This is complete nonsense, these are the actions of
a savage beast.”
“Do you realize you’re a beast?”
Lou was taken aback, and just as he started to explain “It’s already been sent to
the police. If you’ve got anything to say, say it to them.”
Romeo pressed a button and Carl immediately came in to escort him out.
“Mr. McMillian, please listen to my explanation, it’s all false accusations by
Belinda, I’ve done nothing. Mr.
McMillian, don’t believe her. Don’t believe those emails.”
Carl escorted him out of the office, looking at him with contempt. He couldn’t
believe a man who had a 15-year-old daughter would do such vile things.
No wonder so many people quit in the past couple of months, and they were all
women.
It must’ve been because of him.
“Belinda hasn’t said anything, Mr. McMillian only received these emails
yesterday.
It was likely that the girls Lou had taken advantage of decided to band together
for support and expose his vile actions through a mass email.
So, the corporation’s email received seven or eight real-name complaint letters
all at once yesterday.
MeMillian Corporation didn’t beat around the bush, they called the police right
away and handed Lou over to them.
“The police are almost here. You’d better figure out what you’re going to say to
them and to your family.”
Carl’s wards sent Lou’s heart plummeting.
Back in the office.
Romeo saw that the girl was enjoying her snack, and immediately took note of
the brand to buy her more later.
Thinking of the gifts she had brought him, Romeo opened the gift bag. There
was food, clothing, and other items, all of which made him very happy.
“It must be delicious.’ Romeo took out the food and picked up a few pieces of
clothing, admiring them.
“Your clothes are getting old.” Arabella glanced at his shirt. It was the same one
she had given him as a gift last time.
She had only given him a few, but he kept wearing them over and over. The
clothes in his wardrobe had all been neglected.
He drank coffee from the mug she gave him every day, wore the clothes she
gave him to work, and with the weather getting colder, Arabella bought him a
few more coats in case he’d catch a cold.
“I haven’t had time to design new ones myself. Maybe I can make you some
new ones when I’m less busy.” Chapter 1185
Upon hearing the news, Romeo, overjoyed, swept the girl into his arms,
showering her with kisses.
“What am I going to do? I’m so smitten with you. Can I wear it now?”
Receiving all these gifts at once made him as giddy as a kid on Christmas
morning.
“Wash it first before wearing it.”
Romeo, though a tad disappointed, couldn’t help but lean in for another kiss.
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Arabella found herself hoisted onto the desk, just as their lips were about to
meet, a knock echoed through the office.
Seconds later, Carl swung open the office door, “Mr. McMillian.
Arabella quickly pushed Romeo away.
Romeo turned back, slightly aggrieved, “You have a knack for impeccable
timing.”
Carl caught sight of Arabella descending from the desk, even giving him a
cheeky smile, “Carl, that’s some good work.”
Carl felt like he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Feeling Mr.
McMillian’s gaze on him, he felt like he was about to be flayed alive. He quickly
reported, “Ms. Bella, you flatter me. It’s just an emergency.”
Arabella found Romeo’s frustrated expression quite amusing.
“Mr. McMillian, I came to tell you Lou has been taken by the police. Many
employees have seen it, and there’s already a notice on the company bulletin
board as a warning to others. Also, our partners from Dawnstar are here. They
want to have a personal discussion with you. They’re in the reception room.”
“Let them wait.”
“They only have half an hour. After that, they have to rush to the airport. They’ve
already bought their tickets.”
Romeo was even more displeased.
Carl looked towards Ms. Bella, his eyes pleading for her intervention.
“Go ahead.” Arabella finally spoke up, ‘I’ll wait here for you.”
Romeo looked a bit sulky, “My tie is crooked.”
Carl rubbed his eyes. Romeo’s tie was perfectly knotted. Was he making things
up now?
Arabella stepped forward and straightened his tie.
“You’re quite skilled at this. Have you done it for someone else before?” Romeo
asked casually, holding her small hand.
“Have you forgotten what I do?”
All the clothes, shoes, and bags of QY were designed by her, including ties.
How could she not know how to tie one?
“From now on, you can only do it for me:”
“Otherwise? Carl?”
Carl, standing to the side, was startled. Feeling Romeo’s gaze on him, he
stammered, “No, no, no. Even if I lost my hands, I wouldn’t ask Ms. Bella for
help. Ms. Bella was just joking.”
Arabella chuckled, looking at Romeo, “Aren’t you going?”
Romeo then placed his cell phone on the coffee table.
“Take it.” Arabella didn’t want his phone. “What if someone needs to reach you?”
“Answer it for me. If it’s important, tell me. If nat, ignore it”
“It’s not just calls. I’m sure a lot of people will text you.”
“You can handle those as well.” Romeo caressed her head, “Wait for me.”
Seeing him actually leaving, Arabella glanced at the phone on the table but
didn’t touch it.
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Arabella had been waiting for a while in Romeo’s office when her cell phone
began buzzing.
It was Dean, reporting on the latest progress of their fashion company. He
finished his report with a light-hearted question, “Ms. Bennett, when is your
winter break? There’s a bunch of people at the office asking about you. They
miss you, you know, and they’re looking forward to your return.”
Arabella had previously weeded out all the “bad apples” in the company and led
it to new heights, earning the affection of many employees.
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After starting college, she delegated minor issues to Dean. For major matters,
she would video conference with him and give him directives.
Four months had passed in a blink. She was so busy she didn’t have time to
drop by the office. Many staff Members missed her and constantly asked Dean
about her whereabouts.
“I’ll find time to return? replied Arabella.
“That’s great, they’ll be thrilled to hear that, Dean sent two more voice
messages, “Oh, by the way, Mr. Collins had a design team remodel your office
while you were away last semester. It’s all done now, and I’ve sent you some
photos. It looks fantastic.
Arabella received a dozen photos, all designed according to her preferences.
The entire floor was open-concept, spacious and bright.
“The best remodeling company did it. It took four months. The best materials
were used, zero formaldehyde, pollution free.”
“Also, this bedroom was specifically requested by Mr. Collins. It’s right next to
your office, so you can rest when you’re tired from work. The bed, the mattress,
all top-notch. And your walk-in closet is done too.”
“Here is the living room Mr. Collins prepared for you. The sofa and everything
were custom-made. The projector is over there, so you can watch movies when
you’re free. Mr. Collins had Julian replace all your coffee with the S series. For
tea, he got you the best ones. He also got a snack cabinet and organized a
bunch of snacks.
There’s nuts, cookies, candy, and chips. They’ve been here for half a year.
When are you coming back to eat them? I wouldn’t mind helping out.”
Dean said this with genuine envy. Ms. Bennett was lucky to have a brother who
was both dominant and gentle.
“I’ll let you know when I finalize my schedule.”
“Okay, Dean was delighted, “Oh, and Bella Fashion’s contract with us is almost
up. They proposed a five-year renewal and they need you to sign it in person.”
After all, he couldn’t do it for her. Only Arabella’s signature and company seal
would make it official.
Bella Fashion was formerly VO Fashion, a first-line international brand. It was
later acquired by Romeo due to financial problems and internal conflicts.
In order to have more dealings with Arabella, Romeo did not merge VO Fashion
into McMillian Corporation, but let it stand alone under a new name, Bella
Fashion.
He handed all production orders from Bella Fashion to QY for processing and
quality inspection. Once completed, they were returned to Bella Fashion’s
warehouse.
In other words, he was helping QY earn a little more money in a different way.
Arabella replied with a simple ‘Okay; and tidied up the unopened drinks and
snacks on the coffee table, putting them neatly in the snack cabinet. She didn’t
want the table to appear messy.
Suddenly, she heard the office door being pushed open, and a woman’s
aggressive voice rang out.
“Who are you? Why are you in Mr. McMillian’s office?”
Arabella looked in the direction of the voice. It was a young woman, no more
than twenty, wearing a pair of Dior high heels and a high ponytail that matched
her proud and domineering personality.
She was young and beautiful, with a hint of aggression in her beauty. Chapter 1187
“Who gave you the audacity to pry open Mr. McMillian’s cabinet?” The girl
exclaimed, disbelief etched on her face.
That cabinet had arrived a few months ago, sparking a flurry of speculation
amongst the girls. They guessed it contained some crucial secrets of Mr.
McMillian’s.
Now, Arabella stood before the cabinet, its door swung open. While one couldn’t
see what was inside from this angle, Arabella’s action inevitably triqgered
imaginations.
“What did you steal from Mr. McMillian’s cabinet, you little thief?”
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“Calm down, I was just putting something inside.” Arabella replied nonchalantly,
closing the cabinet door. “Are you looking for Romeo?”
“You dare to call Mr. McMillian by his first name! You have some nerve'” The girl
immediately took out her phone and shot a WhatsApp message to the head of
security. “What did you put in there? Trying to frame someone? You’re in big
trouble, causing a ruckus on McMillian Corporation grounds.”
“Just some snacks.” Arabella responded, her expression unchanging.
Hearing this, the girl burst into laughter, “You’re giving snacks to Mr. McMillian?
Can’t you just leave them on his desk? And by the way, who are you?”
Before Arabella could respond, the girl accused her again. “Are you a spy sent
by another corporation trying to steal McMillian Corporation’s secrets or frame
someone? I’ve seen your kind before!”
The head of security, alerted by the girl’s WhatsApp message, arrived promptly
with his team.
“Ms. Maria, what’s the matter?” He asked.
“This woman sneaked into Mr. McMillian’s office, even dared to open his
cabinet. She’s either a thief or a spy, sent by some other corporation. Arrest her
now, and we’ll interrogate her once Mr. McMillian is free.”
“Understood, Ms. Maria.” The security head immediately ordered his men into
action.
“You have misunderstood.” Arabella, unfazed, calmly explained. “I’m Romeo’s
fiancée. I was simply tidying up the snacks on his desk.”
“You? Mr. McMillian’s fiancée?” Maria Paisley scoffed. “Why not take a look at
yourself in the mirror? What makes you think you are Mr. McMillian’s type?”
The audacity of this girl, claiming to be Mr. McMillian’s fiancée right off the bat.
The security chief and his men also clearly didn’t believe her. Everyone knew
that Mr. McMillian was engaged to Serena Collins, the heiress of the Collins
family.
The phone on the coffee table vibrated a few times. Arabella picked it up to see
a message from the McMillian Corporation executive group. This was Romeo’s
phone. She didn’t read the message, instead, she put the phone away, planning
to have a proper conversation with them later.
“You stole Mr. McMillian’s phone as well? You have some nerve!” Maria
commanded, “Arrest her!”
A few security quards lunged at Arabella, but she easily sidestepped them. “You
might want to ask Romeo or Carl first, whether you can arrest someone from his
office.’
“Who are you trying to scare? A petty thief acting all high and mighty! We’re not
letting you go today. We’ll not only arrest you but also call the police to take you
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Maria had never seen someone so shameless, standing on the brink of doom
and yet so calm.
A habitual offender for sure!
The security guards hadn’t expected her to be so tricky to catch, so they pulled
out their tasers and switched them on.
When Maria saw that the taser missed Arabella and hit the couch instead, she
screamed, “That sofa is a custom-made piece, ordered by Mr. McMillian himself!
There’s only one in the world! Be careful!”
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The security guards took aim at Arabella again, tasers falling in unison. But
instead of hitting her, they shattered the coffee table.
“Are you guys blind?!” Maria was furious, “She’s right there, you idiots!”
At that moment, Maria spotted a glass nearby, picked it up and hurled it towards
Arabella.
Arabella noticed, this cup was a gift she had given to Romeo. If it broke, these
people were in deep trouble.
As Arabella reached out to catch the glass, the security guards seized the
opportunity and swung their tasers towards her hand.
She quickly retracted her hand, and the glass fell from the air and shattered on
the floor.
“She’s so agile. She must be a spy from another company. We need to capture
her, no matter what it takes.”
After saying this, Maria sent out a WhatsApp message, summoning more
security guards.
The entire security force of the company was on the move, heading towards the
CEO’s office.
Arabella did not want to harm innocent people, but as more and more people
rushed in, the office turned into a chaotic mess.
This commotion alerted Carl, who immediately reported to Romeo. The ongoing
business meeting was abruptly ended, and Romeo rushed to his office.
“What do you guys think you’re doing? Stop it”
Romeo’ voice was filled with anger.
As he entered, he saw the office in a state of disarray, with dozens of security
guards surrounding Arabella, cornering his girl.
Given Arabella’s agility, these people were no match for her. She was avoiding
their attacks, not wanting to harm innocent people.
“Are you hurt?” Romeo asked as he rushed to her side, pulling her into his arms,
“Did they touch you?”
“This is Mr. McMillian’s office. Who allowed you to barge in?” Carl reprimanded,
making the security guards take several steps back, hanging their heads in
shame.
They couldn’t believe what was happening, even Maria was wide-eyed, finding
the scene before her hard to believe.
It seemed like Romeo cared a lot about this girl. Could they possibly know each
other?
“What’s going on?” Romeo asked the girl in his arms, worried that she might be
scared.
Maria decided to strike first, “Mr. McMillian, I found her sneaking around and
opening your cabinet, and even stealing your phone. That’s why I called the
security.”
“Did I ask you?” Romeo’s eyes were sharp, but they softened when he looked at
the girl in his arms, “Is that true?”
He would only trust what Arabella said.
“Um.” Arabella admitted, “I wanted to put the snacks on the coffee table into the
cabinet when she walked in.”
“Didn’t you tell her about us?”
“I did. She didn’t believe me’
Romeo then turned to Maria, “My fiancée moving freely in my office. Is there a
problem with that?”
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The security guards were pale as ghosts, realizing they’ve stirred up a hornet’s
nest.
“I gave her my phone.”
Hearing this, everyone became even more anxious.
“Who let you in?” Romeo turned to Maria, “Did you enter this room with my
fiancée’s permission?”
“Mr. McMillian, I didn’t know she was your fiancée.” Although Maria was
frightened, she was mostly indignant.
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Why should this girl be favored by Mr. McMillian? Not only did he pamper her,
but he also entrusted her with checking on his office.
What merit did she have to deserve such special treatment from Mr. McMillian?
“You just barged in without knowing the full story.” Romeo was visibly angry.
The security guards hastily bowed and apologized collectively. The head of the
security also rushed to explain.
“We apologize, Mr. McMillian. We were misguided by Ms. Maria’s words,
thinking that there really was a thief stealing company secrets. If we had known
she was your fiancée, we wouldn’t have dared to lay a finger on her.”
“Shouldn’t you have reported this to me before taking any action, so I could
report to Mr. McMillian? If it weren’t for Ms. Bella’s quick reflexes, who knows
what harm you could have done to her!” Carl scolded them.
“Carl, we were blind to not recognize Ms. Bella. We apologize, it’s our fault.” The
security quards promptly apologized to Arabella.
“Let it be” Arabella said.
As soon as she spoke, Romeo defended her, “How can we just let it be? You’ve
been wronged so much.”
Before he could finish his sentence, Carl spotted some familiar fragments on the
floor. Picking them up, he thought to himself: Oh no, this was really bad.
“Mr. McMillian.” Carl handed over the fragments, silently sympathizing with the
group.
Romeo recognized the pieces as the remains of the cup Arabella had given him,
now shattered.
“Don’t worry” Arabella soothed.
“Who did this?” Romeo’s voice was filled with rage, “Who broke it?”
All the security quards were frightened, their eyes turning to Maria.
Maria was even more terrified, “I saw these guards being clumsy, not only did
they fail to catch the thief, but they also broke your table and vases. In my haste
to help, I threw a cup.”
Her words almost choked Carl, “Threw a cup at Ms. Bella? She certainly has
some nerve.”
Upon hearing this, Romeo instinctively asked the girl in his arms, “Where did it
hit you? Are you injured? Let me see.”
“I’m fine; Arabella looked up and said, “I was planning on catching it.”
Although she didn’t finish her sentence, Romeo had already guessed what had
happened. It must have been chaotic, with people attacking her from all
directions, and she couldn’t catch the cup in time.
“Mr. McMillian, is this cup very important? I mistook her as a thief and wanted to
help catch her. I’m truly sorry.
Can I buy you a new one to make up for it?”
“Can the one you buy match the one she bought?” Romeo’s anger peaked, “You
still haven’t explained why you came in here in the first place”
Maria glanced at a lunch box on the side.
The lunch box was pink, with several red hearts on the lid.
“Do you usually bring food for Mr. McMillian?” Carl suddenly realized, “Mr.
McMillian, before you come to work every day, there are always some lunch
boxes, love letters, gifts, etc. outside your office.”
Upon hearing this, Romeo immediately reassured the girl in his arms, “I didn’t
accept them.”
“Are there many?” Arabella asked Carl with interest. Chapter 1190
Romeo’s gaze bore into Carl from across the room, leaving Carl no option but to
spill the beans.
“Every morning there are over ten, and the same in the afternoon. On a busy
day, we could be dealing with three dozen at the very least.”
After finishing his confession, Carl quickly lowered his head, not daring to catch
a glimpse of his boss’s expression.
Romeo snorted coldly. He thought, “Very well, Carl, who pays your wages? Do
you dare to betray me? Do you think you’re above the law because Bella’s got
your back?”
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“Every day?” Arabella’s face lit up with interest.
“I’m completely unaware. Even if it were true, I wouldn’t have noticed,’ Romeo
immediately affirmed, “I’m not interested in anyone else.”
“Where’s the stuff?” Arabella’s lips curled into a teasing smile, her eyes falling
on Carl.
Romeo sent another pressure-filled look in Carl’s direction, as if to say: try
bringing the stuff out.
“Are you threatening him?” Arabella asked, her interest piqued at Romec’s
glare.
“Not at all. I just don’t want to upset you.” he replied, careful not to show any
temper in front of the young woman.
Carl turned around and brought a pile of items over. “These are from this
morning. I didn’t have a chance to get tid of them yet”
Usually, he would dispose of such things before Romeo came to work, tossing
them in the trash bin.
He still remembered the early days when Romeo took over the company. There
were so many gifts and tokens of affection from admirers every day that Romeo
had been rather irritated and declared he didn’t want to see these things
anymore.
Since the gifts kept coming, Carl had no choice but to dispose of them every
day to keep them out of Romeo’s sight.
Over time, Romeo himself forgot about his original words.
Arabella scanned the pile that Carl brought. Not only were there love letters, star
jars, handmade chocolates, and heart-shaped lunch boxes, but there were also
other items.
Arabella estimated there were over a dozen.
Maria couldn’t believe that besides herself, there were so many daring people
secretly sending gifts to Romeo.
She had thought she was the first one to catch Romeo’s attention.
Little did she know that her daily lunch boxes, love letters, and presents were all
disposed of by Carl beforehand.
And here she thought that Romeo had seen them, accepted them, and
understood her feelings.
During the company meeting a week ago, several department heads were
criticized by Romeo, while she was praised.
She had naively thought that Romeo was interested in her.
She had been elated for days.
But now.
“Just leave them there; Arabella instructed Carl to put the items on the desk.
“Bella Romeo was concerned about her mood, “these things were left by them
without my consent. I didn’t know.”
Seeing that Arabella didn’t glance his way, Romeo lowered his stance and
explained, “I didn’t accept them. By the time I got to the office, Carl had already
taken care of everything.”
“So you’ve been skipping our meals together because you’ve been filling up on
these lunch boxes?” Arabella suddenly teased.
“No, I haven’t touched a bite. Carl,” Romeo immediately turned to Carl, hoping
the witness would come to his aid.
Carl held back a laugh, “Yes, Ms. Bella, I can vouch for it. Mr. McMillian didn’t
touch any of the lunch boxes that others sent.” Chapter 1191
Arabella chuckled, her laughter as refreshing as a cool spring breeze, “Just
pulling your leg.”
Romeo, realizing the girl was teasing him, laughed along, “You little imp.”
When did she learn to tease him?
This mischievousness, it was rather endearing.
Carl, standing nearby, couldn’t help but mull over it. A girl like Ms. Bella, when
not smiling, was breathtakingly beautiful. When she did, it was like a gentle
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breeze carrying the scent of blooming flowers. With such an enchanting girl
around, how could the boss possibly fall for anyone else?
It was just wishful thinking on part of the other girls.
They thought they could easily win over the boss.
Maria, witnessing their sweet interaction, felt a deep pang in her heart.
Why would Romeo like this kind of girl?
Not only did he allow this girl to wander freely in his office, but she could also go
through his phone.
The mug the girl had gifted was so ordinary, yet it held such importance to
Romeo.
Romeo defended her at every turn, cared for her, and in front of so many
people, didn’t hide his love and fear for her.
Romeo’s gaze fell on the security quard, “Before you acted on your own, you
didn’t report it to Carl but trusted a manager’s conjecture, almost injuring an
innocent person. Half of this month’s salary will be deducted”
Upon hearing they won’t be fired, the head of security instantly brightened up,
“Thank you Mr. McMillian for your leniency. We apologize, Ms. Bella. We
promise not to repeat such a mistake.”
After apologizing, the security team left the office, led by their head.
Romeo’s gaze turned to Maria, “You haven’t apologized to my fiancée.”
Staring at Arabella, Maria bit her lip and managed, “I’m sorry, I was out of line. I
hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.”
Romeo coldly replied, “You have half an hour to pack up and leave McMillian
Corporation”
“Romeo.” Maria couldn’t believe that Romeo was firing her outright and called
out to him using his first name.
Unfortunately, this only seemed to irritate him.
“Carl, tell Mr. Paisley that his precious daughter, without my consent, repeatedly
barged into my office, slandered my fiancée as a thief, used the mug gifted by
my fiancée to attack her, and summoned security intending to harm my fiancée”
Romeo added, “Tell Mr. Paisley that I’ve been busy recently, no visitors.”
The implication was clear: There was no need for an apology, he wasn’t
interested.
“Also, list all the damages here, and have Ms. Maria compensate for them.”
“But Mr. McMillian, please listen to me.” before Maria could finish, Carl gestured
towards the door, “Ms. Maria, this way, please.”
“Lreally didn’t know she was your fiancée. I was just concerned, I was afraid
someone might leak company secrets, or frame you with something. Please
give me another chance, Mr. McMillian.”
“tf it weren’t for our families’ cordial ties, do you think you’d have a chance to
stand here and plead?” Romeo turned to Carl again, “Didn’t you hear what I
said?”
Carl quickly ushered Maria, “Please, Ms. Maria, if you don’t leave now, the
security will have to escort you out.”
“Also, install a surveillance camera at the office entrance. Make it clear to
everyone, if anyone tries to send over useless stuff again, their salary will be
halved the first time, and they’ll be fired the second time. Everyone should focus
on their work.”
“Understood, Carl responded, taking the orders.Chapter 1192
Maria stared at Arabella resentfully as Romeo insisted on her departure. With a
heavy heart, she turned and left.
“I’ll get you a new mug later,’ Arabella comforted the man before her.
“Could we get a few more?” Romeo bargained with her, “One just won’t do, put
it on my card.”
The cleaning lady, Celina, entered the office to tidy up and was taken aback to
see Romeo cradling a woman and speaking to her softly.
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She had been cleaning at McMillian Corporation for almost a decade, and it was
the first time she had seen Romeo so intimately close with a woman.
This woman must be one lucky lady.
Seeing Celina picking up the shattered pieces of the mug, Romeo promptly
said, “Celina, I still need those”
“You still want them, even though they’re braken?” Celina looked at him in
surprise.
“Aren’t we getting you new ones?” Arabella thought there was no need to keep
the shards.
“We could make a picture frame, or a small piece of wall art; Romeo explained
to Arabella, then turned to Celina, “Sorry for the trouble.”
“No trouble at all.” Celina smiled, “Seems like this mug holds a special place in
your heart. I see you using it daily, it must be a gift from this young lady here. At
your level, you could have any mug you want. It must be from someone special
that you still value it even when it’s broken.”
At her words, Romeo affectionately looked at Arabella. Every gift she gave him
held a special meaning to him.
“This young lady is very beautiful. She’s just as lovely as you. You two are a
perfect match.” Celina praised as she cleaned up the shards.
“Thank you for your compliments, Celina’ Arabella replied gently, “Take your
time. Don’t hurt yourself”
“Ah, alright, alright.” Celina found Arabella very gentle and down-to-earth,
despite being with Romeo. She instantly took a liking to them.
“Shall we go to the cafeteria for dinner?” Romeo asked the woman in his arms,
“Let everyone see how beautiful my fiancée is.”
“No, I should head back,’ Arabella checked the time.
“Join me for dinner: Romeo, who rarely got to see her, was not going to let her
leave so easily. After much coaxing and with Celina’s help, Arabella finally
agreed.
It was quitting time, and McMillian Corporation was bustling with people, most of
them heading towards the cafeteria.
Romeo and Arabella walked hand in hand, attracting a lot of attention as soon
as they stepped out of the CEO’s private elevator.
“Oh my gad, is that Mr. McMillian? He has a girlfriend? Since when?”
“She looks so young and beautiful!”
“He’s actually holding hands with a woman at McMillian Corporation. Are they
going public?”
“My god, am I hallucinating or dreaming? Someone pinch me. My dream man is
actually smiling, and at a woman.”
Many employees were surprised, their eyes fixated on the couple. The sight of
Mr. McMillian in love, approachable and handsome, left them entranced.
“Who is that woman? Isn’t Mr. McMillian’s fiancée Serena from the Collins
family?”
“Right, Serena even came to our company to find Mr. McMillian. Haven’t seen
her in a while though.”
“Did they break up? Does Mr. McMillian have a new girlfriend?”
“This woman is much prettier than Serena, and her aura is not something rich
girls can match.”
“Does anyone know who she is?”
Everyone shook their heads. They would have remembered such a stunning
face.
All of the employees who passed by Romeo and saw him whispering sweet
nothings to the woman beside him were dumbstruck, forgetting even to greet
him.
Those who managed to snap back to reality just in time to greet Mr. McMillian
found it impossible to take their eyes off the couple.
This was the first time Romeo had so publicly introduced a woman in a public
place, not even attempting to hide his affection and love for her. Chapter 1193
The rumors once circulated that Serena was his fiancée, but the two were rarely
seen together, let alone in intimate moments like this.
When Romeo, hand in hand with Arabella, walked into the cafeteria, the
hundreds of employees on the first floor were stunned, unable to believe their
own eyes.
“Are you satisfied with this reaction, Mr. Romeo?” Arabella knew exactly what he
was thinking.
Romeo didn’t hide it, smiling at the girl next to him, ‘If I could, I’d announce it to
the world, let everyone know that you’re all mine.”
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“Mr. McMillian”
“Good day, Mr. McMillian.”
“Mr. McMillian, you’re dining in the cafeteria today.”
With every step Romeo took, quite a few peaple greeted him.
He nodded in response, turning to the girl beside him, “You’ve never been to this
cafeteria before. What do you think?”
Arabella’s eyes scanned the surroundings, “The environment is quite nice. The
variety of dishes is also abundant. Looks great.”
Suddenly, she felt the layout of her company’s cafeteria was too small. It needed
some improvement.
“Let’s get some lunch Arabella approached a counter, just about to pick up a
tray when Romeo beat her to it.
“I’ll get it, just tell me what you like”
The trays were a bit greasy. He didn’t want to dirty the girl’s hands.
This was a self-service station, they could take whatever they fancied, as much
as they could eat.
“This one, this one, and this one.” Arabella pointed out the dishes, Romeo took
care of grabbing them.
The employees sitting not far away were once again flabbergasted.
Mr. MeMillian was actually serving the girl himself.
Soon, Romeo’s trays were filled to the brim. He asked the girl to hold onto the
hem of his shirt as he led her up to the second floor.
This area was usually only accessible to executives, with few people. He
purposely chose a table where the employees on the first floor could look up
and see them.
Arabella noticed his intentions and couldn’t help but laugh, “Really?”
“Of course, it’s rare that you come here. I want everyone to know that you’re the
most important one. Wait here for a moment.”
Romeo personally wiped the table and after putting down the food, he wiped her
chair as well. Only then did he pull out the chair for her, “It’s ready.”
Arabella chuckled, “I just remembered I haven’t read those love letters your
office colleagues wrote you”
“Don’t read them.’ Romeo immediately said, “There’s nothing worth reading. It’s
all nonsense. You eat first, I’ll go grab some more.”
“This is enough.” Arabella was afraid they wouldn’t finish it all.
“It’s rare that you come here. Try a few more dishes.”
Everyone watched as Mr. McMillian went to several counters to get more food,
then carefully placed each dish in front of the girl, thoughtfully picking out the
bones from her fish.
They were green with envy.
When did Mr. McMillian ever show such a tender side?
This girl was so lucky!Chapter 1194
At that moment, a noticeable commotion arose from the first floor.
A good number of people turned towards the noise, only to see Jennifer striding
into the cafeteria entrance, a designer handbag swinging from her arm, exuding
an aura of undeniable presence.
Several veteran employees greeted her, their voices filled with a warm
familiarity. “Ms. McMillian.”
“Ms. McMillian, it’s been a while since you last visited the corporation.”
“Have you had lunch yet? I can get a few of your favorite dishes.”
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“It’s been a long time, Ms. McMillian-”
“What brings you here today?”
“We’ve missed you.”
Jennifer’s face was icy, her eyes colder still. “I heard someone’s taken a fancy to
my son, thought I’d come and see.
She had her insiders within the corporation, and she’d heard of a woman who’d
stirred up the entire corporate security. It seemed to be related to her son.
Since the incident took place in her son’s office, no one could really explain what
happened.
She had been shopping in the nearby boutique district when she heard about it.
She tried calling her son but he didn’t pick up, so she decided to come in
person.
She wanted to see who this person was, who’d turned the corporation upside
down.
What audacious wench had the nerve!
“Where is she?” Jennifer asked coolly.
The surrounding employees hurried to smooth things over.
“Ms. McMillian, Mr. Romeo is such a catch. It’s normal for women to be attracted
to him.”
“Don’t be upset, it just shows how outstanding Mr. Romeo is, otherwise he
wouldn’t attract so many girls.”
“Let the kids handle their own affairs. Ms. McMillian, why don’t we sit down and
have lunch?”
“There can only be one daughter-in-law for me.” Jennifer’s gaze swept over the
crowd. “Where’s the girl?”
She was determined to have a talk with her today!
Everyone felt her overpowering aura and instinctively looked towards a certain
direction on the second floor.
Jennifer followed their gaze and saw a young girl on her phone. From this angle,
she could only see the back of the girl, but from her attire, she seemed to be
quite young.
A young chick causing such a commotion in her corporation.
There could only be one daughter-in-law for Jennifer: that was Arabella of the
prestigious Collins family!
No one else could get close to her son!
As she ascended to the second floor, the first floor of the cafeteria buzzed with
whispers.
“This is bad. That girl is doomed. Did you hear what Ms. McMillian just said?
She said there could only be one daughter-in-law, it must be Arabella of the
Collins family. She’s here to back Arabella!”
“So, this girl couldn’t catch Ms. McMillian’s eye?”
“No matter how pretty, she can’t compete with a match of equal social status.
What a pity.”
“Ms. McMillian is a formidable woman, shrewd and capable. Her tactics are
unparalleled. This is going to be interesting.”Chapter 1195
“Do you think Mr. McMillian would side with his girlfriend, or would he adhere to
his mother’s advice and call it quits?”
“Who knows? I’m on pins and needles, just waiting for the next scene to unfold”
Romeo had just ordered a handful of dishes and was carrying them to the table
when he heard the elevator ding. He looked up to see Jennifer stepping out, her
designer handbag slung over her shoulder.
“Mom, what are you doing here?”
Arabella turned at the sound of his voice and was equally surprised.
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Upon seeing Arabella, Jennifer’s face lit up. She hurried over and enveloped her
in a warm hug.
“My darling girl, what are you doing here? Did Romeo invite you?”
She had never expected to run into Arabella here!
“I had some free time today, so I came to see him;’ Arabella explained.
“You rascal, why didn’t you pick her up? Did you let Bella come here all by
herself?” Jennifer chided her son.
“Where are the manners I taught you?”
“I wanted to surprise him,’ Arabella explained.
“Oh, my sweetheart, you’re so thoughtful.” Jennifer, gleeful, took a seat next to
Arabella. “Did Romeo show you around? Are you getting used to the place? Is
there anything that needs improvement in the company? How’s the food?”
Before Arabella could answer, Jennifer turned to Romeo. “Couldn’t you have
ordered more dishes for Bella? Or taken her out to eat? And the table, it’s too
small. Bella, sit tight. I’ll get you more food.”
“No need. There’s already plenty. I can’t finish it all,” Arabella said, holding
Jennifer back. “I’ll get you some utensils, we can eat together.”
Jennifer glanced at her son. “Why should you have to do that? Isn’t there
someone here who can?”
Romeo stood to get the utensils.
“My sweet girl, you finally came to visit your home. Come more often when you
have the time, explore the place.
If Romeo is busy, you can always call me. I know this place like the back of my
hand.”
The employees on the ground floor were all staring in disbelief.
Just moments ago, Jennifer was ready to drag the woman seducing her son out
of the building. But now, she was hugging Arabella, chatting and laughing with
her. It was clear she held a great deal of affection for her.
“I don’t want to trouble you.’ Arabella said, her words endearing her even more
to Jennifer.
“You wouldn’t be a bother at all! I have nothing to do at home. Call me whenever
you need anything!”
“You talk too much. It’s too noisy,” Romeo said, setting a set of utensils in front
of Jennifer. “Bella prefers quiet.”
Jennifer huffed at him, then turned back to Arabella. “Did you just arrive, or have
you been here since morning?”
“This morning.”
“Did you hear about the incident then?” Jennifer was clearly angry. “I heard from
my subordinates that a woman caused quite the uproar here, disturbing
hundreds of security personnel. Which vixen would dare cause such a fuss
when we’re not around?”
Arabella admitted, “It was me.”
“You?” Jennifer was taken aback. She turned to Romeo. “What on earth
happened?”
Romeo briefly explained the situation. Jennifer was about to explode with rage
when her phone rang.
Seeing who it was, she picked up immediately. “Adrian. * “Jennifer, have you
had lunch yet?”
Adrian hadn’t finished his sentence when Jennifer cut in, “I couldn’t eat because
of the children’s issue. You know, Myrna keeps throwing herself at Romeo
despite knowing about the engagement between the McMillian and Collins
families. It puts Romeo in a difficult position, and it’s not good for our image. I
wonder how the Collins family would react to this.”Chapter 1196
“Yes, yes, indeed, Myrna was out of line. She just got home and I gave her a
good scolding. She knows she messed up now, causing all that ruckus at the
McMilian Corporation, disturbing all the security officers, and wrecking Romeo’s
office.”
Jennifer dismissively stated, “Well, that’s not the issue. What bothers me is how
Myrna kept accusing my daughter-in-law of being a thief, tarnishing her with
allegations of theft. What would the Collins family think?
They are wealthy and influential. Would they need to resort to theft?”
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“Yes, yes, it’s all Myrna’s nonsense. I’m here to apologize. That girl’s been
spoiled since she was little.”
Adrian was about to express his apology, but Jennifer cut him off with her
leisurely voice.
“We, the McMillian family, don’t need your apologies. I heard from others that
when Myrna was apologizing to my daughter-in-law, she glared at her, as if
warning her. My daughter-in-law is innocent. She’s never been through anything
like this. Look at the mess that has been caused now.”
“That damned girl. I’ll discipline her later and bring Myrna to the Collins family to
apologize to Ms. Collins, Adrian hadn’t expected his daughter to be so reckless
and foolish, nearly ruining the relationship between the two families. He quickly
tried to make amends.
“Adrian, you know how much the Collins farnily spoils their daughter. If you
show up with Myrna, and Kenneth and Louisa find out that someone has been
bullying their darling daughter behind their backs. You know the consequences
as well as I do”
“Yes, yes, this was all Myrna’s fault. I feel guilty too. How about this, is Ms.
Collins still at McMillian Corporation?
Il bring Myrna over this afternoon to apologize to Ms. Collins in person.”
“No need. My daughter-in-law is still shocked.” Jennifer said, her voice casual.
“I’m going to comfort her now.
Goodbye”
After hanging up, Jennifer broke into a smile, confident and triumphant. “Let
them stew in their panic for a few days, then we’ll deal with them properly. Bella,
eat, darling. The food’s getting cold. Why don’t you try the cafeteria’s food?”
The tone she used when talking to Adrian was vastly different from how she
addressed Arabella.
Arabella, witnessing Jennifer’s swift change in demeanor, couldn’t help but
laugh. She took a bite and said, “It’s delicious. You should eat too.”
“Being able to share a meal with my darling daughter-in-law makes me so
happy!” Jennifer kept loading Arabella’s plate with food, “I really made the right
choice coming here today:”
Arabella also served her some food, leaving Jennifer touched. “My darling Bella
is really considerate and thoughtful, unlike having a son who’s as wooden as a
log.”
“Who brought you your utensils just now?”
“What, I’ve raised you with so much effort, and you’re complaining about
bringing me utensils?”
Romeo turned to his beloved wife, seemingly seeking her help.
Arabella laughed, “Jennifer is right. She raised you with so much effort, getting
her utensils is the least you could do.”
Jennifer grinned triumphantly, as if she’s just been backed up, and her spirits
lifted.
“Whatever Bella says, goes.” Romeo couldn’t argue back. “You’re always right.”
At this point, Rebecca had sent Jennifer several voice messages, which
Jennifer deliberately ignored. Rebecca switched to typing, sending message
after message, expressing her remorse and her desire to make amends.
Jennifer was busy pampering her daughter-in-law with food and drinks,
completely ignoring Rebecca, shocking all the onlookers on the first floor.
“Mrs. McMillian was supposed to be here to drive away the flock of women
around Mr. McMillian, but it looks like a family enjoying a meal together.”
“Did anyone notice that they really look like a family? Mr. McMillian and that girl
look like a married couple, and Mrs. McMillian seems like the mother-in-law.Chapter 1197
“Wouldn’t it be great to have a mother-in-law like that? Look how she keeps
serving that girl, as if she already approves of her. Who is that girl anyway?
She’s so lucky.”
“And what about Serena?”
“Yeah, what about the bond between the Collins and the McMillian families? Is
Mr. McMillian disregarding it?
Does the engagement of Serena and Mr. McMillian mean nothing?”
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While they were gossiping, they noticed the Deputy Director of Procurement
approaching. Everyone quickly hushed and pretended to be engrossed in their
meals.
The Deputy Director glanced up at the second floor and found it strange too. By
all accounts, Romeo and Serena were engaged. He shouldn’t publicly dote on
another girl.
And on top of that, Jennifer was there.
Jennifer treated the girl as if she was her future daughter-in-law.
The Deputy Director sent a text then left.
“She’s gone. Phew, her daughter and Serena are best friends. Do you think
she’s going to tell her daughter about this?”
“Maybe, if Serena hears about this, won’t she be devastated? Is their
engagement still valid?”
“Who would’ve thought that this girl’s first visit would cause such a stir.”
“Isn’t this her second visit? The other day, I was discussing work with Carl when
he received a phone call. He looked surprised and pleased, then told the garage
security to look out for a red sports car arriving in five minutes.”
“Then what?” Everyone immediately gathered around the speaker, eager to
hear more gossip.
Seeing the interest, the woman continued, “That day Mr. McMillian was in a
meeting, and Carl personally went to Mr. McMillian’s private garage to meet her.
They were originally going to take Mr. McMillian’s private elevator up, but a new
employee didn’t know that only Mr. McMillian could use it and pressed the
button. When the elevator rose from the basement to the first floor, the doors
opened. Carl was very respectful and polite to the girl, who was stunningly
beautiful. I remember her clearly, and it’s her!”
“So, she’s visited the company before? We just didn’t know because she was so
discreet.”
“Last time, she had a document in her hand. I thought she was from another
company to discuss cooperation with Mr. McMillian. I didn’t expect her to be Mr.
McMillian’s girlfriend.”
Upon saying this, the woman sighed, feeling as if she had just suffered a
breakup. She had always secretly had acrush on Mr. MeMillian.
She fancied herself as the heroine in a drama, hoping to catch Mr. McMillian’s
eye.
But now her dreams were shattered.
“Well, at least they’re both attractive and well-mannered. Unlike the celebrity I
like, who suddenly ruined his reputation. He seemed pure and charismatic, but it
turned out he was a womanizer: “Oh, I know who you’re talking about! The guy
who was trending on Twitter today, right?”
“You saw the news too?”
“Let’s hug it out, girl. Some celebrities just don’t value their reputation. We just
need to find someone else to admire!”Chapter 1198
After lunch.
Jennifer and Arabella were giggling and chatting, seeming as if they had
endless topics to talk about.
Romeo glanced at the time and realized that ever since his mother had arrived,
he hadn’t had a chance to have a proper conversation with Bella.
“Mom; Romeo couldn’t help but interrupt, “Dad is lonely at home.”
The implication was clear: please go home and keep him company.
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“What, are you already impatient to get rid of your mother? Bella and I haven’t
finished our chat yet.”
As Jennifer said this, she laughed and turned to Arabella, “And then the store
manager said that the waistline of the dress was very small and ordinary girls
wouldn’t be able to fit into it. I told him that my daughter-in-law is not an ordinary
girl, and I showed him your picture. And guess what, the store manager and all
the sales associates gathered around, all praising how beautiful you look.”
Arabella couldn’t help but laugh at Jennifer’s animated storytelling.
“The manager then said, with your slim waist, you would definitely fit into the
dress. So, I bought it and it’s in the car. I’ll get it for you later.”
Arabella’s smile softened, ‘Thank you.”
“Don’t be so formal with me; we are family”
Nowadays, whenever Jennifer went shopping, the first person that came to her
mind was her beloved daughter-in-law.
Sometimes, when George saw her return from shopping, he would find all the
bags filled with things for their daughter-in-law, and none for him.
He felt a pang of neglect.
“Mom; Romeo spoke up again, “Bella and I have some work-related matters to
discuss.”
“Why don’t you guys go ahead? I can offer some advice.”
Romeo beckoned his mother over and whispered, “Do you want your son and
daughter-in-law to finally be together? You’re so present that we cant even have
a moment.”
“But I also need to develop my relationship with my daughter-in-law.”
“Can’t you do that when I’m not around?”
Seeing that her daughter-in-law finally had some time to come and see her son,
Jennifer decided, “Alright, I’ll leave first. You better take good care of her and
don’t bully her, got it?”
“I wouldn’t dare to.”
“Bella, I am leaving now. In the afternoon, let Romeo show you around. If he
does anything wrong or if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, tell me, and I
will back you up.”
Arabella couldn’t help but laugh, “Thanks.”
“You’re thanking me again, silly girl.”
“Shall I walk you out?”
“That would be great.”
Jennifer looked at her son with a delighted expression, as if to say: Bella offered
to see me out. I can’t let her down.
Romeo was speechless.
The employees on the first floor watched as Arabella and Jennifer walked out of
the elevator arm in arm.
Jennifer was in high spirits, greeting everyone with a radiant smile.
A stark contrast from her initial intimidating demeanor.
Whenever she was with her daughter-in-law, Jennifer seemed to have endless
things to say. Their cheerful conversation attracted quite a few whispers from
the bystanders.
“They really look like a harmonious mother-daughter pair.”
“lL wonder what this girl did to make a furious person happy in the blink of an
eye.”
“Anyone who can win over Mr. McMillian must be extraordinary.
“I wonder if she would consider releasing a tutorial. I’d be willing to pay a
thousand dollars for it.”
“If it’s approved by Mr. McMillian, I’d pay ten thousand for that tutorial!”
“When you have some free time, come over to my house.’ Jennifer formally
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Previous meetings had always been at Romeo’s grandparents’ place.
Arabella had never been to George and Jennifer’s home.
“Alright, we’ll visit some day: Jennifer looked at the girl’s well-behaved
demeanor, her fondness for her growing even more.
“I’m so envious of Louisa for having such a well-behaved and beautiful
daughter. But thankfully, we’re all one family, living in the same house. Knowing
that I have a thoughtful and understanding girl like you by my side in the future, I
feel sweeter than eating honey.”
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Jennifer was grinning from ear to ear, “Romeo, being at this age and status, will
inevitably attract some attention. If any woman becomes too troublesome, just
tell me, and I’ll handle them.”
Arabella was about to say thank you, but remembering what Jennifer had said,
she laughed and said, “Okay.”
“You’re always so understanding and obedient.”
Before Jennifer could finish her sentence, she heard an employee passing by
and calling out, “Mr. McMillian”
and then again, “Mr. McMillian”.
As she turned her head, she found her son had followed them all the way to the
corporation’s main building.
“You, why did you follow us?” Jennifer was somewhat exasperated.
Was he really that clingy?
“Bella doesn’t know the way. I’ll guide her later.”
Jennifer was speechless.
“Alright, alright, no need to escort me further. My car is parked in the basement,
just take the elevator down.”
Unable to stand her son’s behavior, Jennifer patted Arabella’s hand and said, “If
you have time, let’s go out and have fun.”
“Okay: Arabella responded with a warm smile, “Goodbye, Jennifer.”
“Goodbye, my sweet girl.” Jennifer was still marveling as she boarded the
elevator. How could a girl be so well-behaved and likable, with such a good
personality and so many talents?
She was too perfect, too outstanding.
As the elevator doors closed, Jennifer did not forget to remind her son one last
time, “Don’t forget my words.”
She must take good care of her daughter-in-law.
Arabella was such a wonderful daughter-in-law. She must hold on to her tightly
and not let anyone else claim her!
Seeing his mother finally left, Romeo held Arabella’s hand, “Let me show you
around.”
Seeing that it was time for work, many employees were hurrying to the main
building of the corporation.
Arabella could see what he was thinking.
Was he trying to make more people aware of her existence? Really?
“Mom just now reminded me over and over again to make sure I show you
around to get you familiar with the place.”
Seeing that he even brought Jennifer into the picture, Arabella couldn’t help but
laugh, “Okay.”
When the two appeared in the procurement department hand in hand, the whole
department was stunned.
Some of the employees, who had ordered takeout for lunch or were going home
for lunch, were seeing Romeo for the first time, publicly holding a girl’s hand
inside the corporation.
They looked like a couple in love, and the usually aloof Mr. McMillian now
seemed like a caring boyfriend.
They all stared, and once they came to their senses, they hurriedly got up to
greet, “Good afternoon, Mr.
MeMillian, and this is?”
“Mrs. McMillian”
It left everyone in the department thoroughly shocked. Was this girl appearing
as Mrs. McMillian right off the bat?
That’s incredible.
“Good afternoon, Mrs. McMillian!” Everyone greeted in unison, their eyes still
filled with surprise and disbelief as they looked at the girl.
She was stunningly beautiful, with striking features, fair skin, a slender figure,
and extraordinary temperament.
One could not help but be attracted by her top-tier beauty and be unable to shift
their gaze away.
“Hello, everyone.” Arabella’s voice was equally pleasant, refreshing and
soothing to the ears, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease.Chapter 1200
“Just carry on with your jobs.”
As Romeo guided the young lady through the bustling department, introducing
her to the work environment and staff, their figures gradually disappeared from
sight. Their colleagues remained rooted on the spot, still reeling from the shock.
“Good heavens, Mr. McMillian is married? And to such a young, beautiful
woman.”
“Did he get married? Or are they about to?”
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“That girl is staggeringly beautiful. Just her presence alone outshines us all. No
wonder she caught Mr.
McMillian’s eye.”
“I can’t believe someone can be so stunning. Her facial features are so perfectly
proportioned, it’s almost unreal.”
A female staff member mumbled, “She looks familiar. I think I’ve seen her
somewhere.”
“Right? I also feel like I’ve seen her face before. She’s not an influencer, but I’m
certain I’ve seen her. I just can’t temember where.” another female staff member
chimed in.
Meanwhile, a short-haired woman eating lunch in the cafeteria chimed in, “Don’t
you guys know yet? Ms.
Jennifer heard someone was trying to seduce his son. He came storming to the
company. Guess what happened?”
Everyone turned their attention to her. “What happened?”
“Did Ms. Jennifer slap that woman?”
“Did they have a fight?”
“Whose side was Mr. McMillian on?”
“His girlfriend or his mother?”
The short-haired woman chuckled, “Ms. Jennifer intended to confront the
woman, but she somehow managed to have him laughing and chatting with her.
They even left together, arm in arm, looking reluctant to part at the elevator.”
“That’s incredible!” The crowd was stunned. “What did she do to win Mr.
McMillian over? This is beyond impressive.
The short-haired woman didn’t know exactly what the woman did, but she knew
it must have been something special to have captivated Mr. McMillian.
When Romeo walked into the design department with Bella, it stirred up another
commotion.
Everyone was shocked to learn that the young lady was none other than
Arabella.
“Hello, Mrs. McMillian!”
“You’re so beautiful, Mrs. McMillian.”
“Are you here to inspect the company, Mrs. McMillian?”
“Before we met Mrs. McMillian, we always wondered who would be good
enough for Mr. McMillian. Now, we finally have an answer.”
The design team, mostly younger employees, took the opportunity to rib each
other, lightening the atmosphere significantly.
Arabella greeted them all with a friendly smile, showing no pretentiousness.
“If you have any questions about design, you can ask her, Romeo said, giving
Arabella a warm look.
People were even more surprised.
“Mrs. McMillian knows about design?”
“Mrs. McMillian looks so young. Is she still a student? Is she studying design?”
“Is Mrs. McMillian interested in design?”
“Will Mrs. McMillian join the design team at McMillian Corporation in the future?”
Everyone started bombarding Arabella with questions.