The Queen's Back

Chapter 152

Mona took leave until Monday. On the weekend, she even went to Horieta with Maxwell and was relieved to find that Bernard was in good health upon seeing him in person. Furthermore, Luke's team had already conducted tests on the ingredients involved in Bernard's poison. They only needed time to concoct an antidote.

Upon Mona received this update, a glimmer of hope flickered in her eyes.

On Monday, the sun shone on the ground, bringing some warmth to the cold winter. Maxwell held Mona's hand and walked into Clem Group.

When they reached the gate, Mona struggled a little. Maxwell did not move. He looked at Mona with a confused gaze

Maxwell thought, Why did she suddenly refuse to let me hold her hands? I haven't done anything overboard recently

As they approached the entrance of Clem Group, Mona glanced at the gate and murmured, "Just let go. We've come to the company, and it's not appropriate." After all, Maxwell was the CEO of Clem Group now. They had to be mindful of their public image.

Maxwell taking in the sight of employees bustling about, understood Mona's sensitivity to such matters. With a hint of reluctance. he released her hand They walked side by side into the company.

Upon reaching the elevator lobby, they found the regular elevator already crammed with a crowd of people. Mona wanted to queue to the side, but Maxwell pulled Mona forward without hesitation. They got into the CEO's private elevator. Everyone in the company knew that they were husband and wife. When they saw Mona and Maxwell enter the CEO's private elevator together, no one said anything.

The CEO's private elevator was spacious. As soon as they entered, Maxwell held Mona's hand in his arms. "There's no one watching now. We can hold hands."

Mona lowered her head and looked at their tightly held hands. There was warmth between their fingers, and her heart felt warm. "Why did you pull me into this elevator! If the staff beside me saw this, they would gossip."

"Whoever dares to say anything? They can say whatever they want unless they want to leave Clem Group." Maxwell's tone was calm, but Mona could actually hear his tone conveying quiet confidence, but he did have the privilege to say that.

Mona had always wanted to be like the ordinary employees of the Design Department, desiring no special treatment that would distinguish her from her peers. However, as Maxwell's wife, certain privileges were inevitably bestowed upon her. Occasionally, it was pleasant to savor the benefits of Maxwell's influence. After all, she was Mrs. Carter.

As the elevator approached the Design Department, Maxwell leaned in and gently pressed a kiss to Mona's cheek. "What should I do? I don't want to be separated from you. Can I use my authority to make you my secretary?"

If Mona had been his secretary, he could have stayed with Mona all the time.

Mona looked at Maxwell and said firmly, "No, being a designer is my dream."

After her rebirth, the first thing she wanted to do was to love Maxwell. Now that it was already in progress, she wanted to realize the design dream of her previous life.

This was why she did not consider being Clem Group's CEO.

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"I know, I'm just saying-Mona, don't be angry Hearing that Mor's tone was a little agitated, Maxwell immediately cowered, afraid that Mona would be angry.

At this moment, the elevator was about to stop at the Design Department. Mona hurriedly said, "Well, I'm not angry. Am I someone who gets angry so easily?"

The moment the elevator door opened, Mona tiptoed and kissed Maxwell on the cheek. She said sweetly, "Hubby, I'm leaving. Don't miss me."

With that, Mona walked out of the elevator.

Maxwell looked at Mona's slender back and thought to himself, is Mona really someone who doesn't get angry easily?

His thoughts drifted back to two days ago when they were in Ilorieta Maxwell had wanted to draw near to Mona in the quiet of the morning, but in doing so, he accidentally woke her up. Groggy, Mona said angrily, "Maxwell, why can't you sleep soundly in the morning?" From that moment on, Maxwell sensed a palpable shift in the air around Moña. Her attitude towards him had turned cold. She did not even give him a hug.

Later on, Maxwell knew that Mona had a quite bad temper. He could not afford to provoke her.

On the other side, after Mona returned to the Design Department, Elara was the first to welcome her. The company's recent change in leadership, with the appointment of a new CEO, has become a hot topic of conversation. She knew why Mona did come to work.

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Now that Mona was here, it meant that Bernard's condition had stabilized.

"Mona, you're here. Come on, take a seat. I've already cleaned up your office cubicle." Elara smiled and pulled Mona to sit down.

When the people around them saw Mona come, they all walked over to greet her, including Barbara. She kept calling Monal cousin affectionately. But Mona did not respond to her. The people around them knew that Mona and Barbara didn't get along well

In the beginning, everyone in the Design Department thought that Mona was just Ms. Clem of the Clem family, a pretty girl that knew nothing about design. It would be difficult for her to be employed by Clem Group with her own ability. Following the creation of Artemis's gown and her participation in the prestigious Design Competition of Nathontown. Mona's design prowess was on full display. Her talent erased any initial biases people may have held about her. Instead, they gradually became respectful.

After everyone finally left, Elara muttered softly, "Mona, did you know that your cousin is really a bitch? Didn't you not come to the company two days ago? I saw Barbara walk to the CEO's office with a lunch box with my own eyes."

When she heard Elara say that Barbara actually went to see Maxwell, Mona immediately became interested. "Elara, and then? Tell me."

Maxwell hadn't told her about this yet. She didn't know that Barbara had gone to see Maxwell in private.

"Then, I saw after she went to take the elevator to his office, Mr. Carter came down in the CEO's elevator. He left the company. Barbara came for nothing" Elara tried to stifle her laughter by covering her mouth, but it only grew more uncontrollable. "Did you know? Mona, when Barbara came back, her face looked gloomy. It seemed that she was pissed off. I can't take it anymore. Keeping laughing will kill me."

Mona felt relieved. No wonder Maxwell didn't tell her about it. It seemed that Maxwell himself didn't know Barbara had tried to come to see him.

"Did she go to see Maxwell again?" Mona asked. She didn't believe that Barbara would give up after trying once.

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Elara said. "In the afternoon I noticed an announcement posted on the board. It stated that unless there's a pressing maiter, employees should refrain from visiting the top floor to disturb the CEO. It seems likely that someone informed Mr. Carter about Barbara's visit. Anyway, I haven't seen Barbara attempt to go up there again since then." "Great. Thank you, Elara. Why are you telling me this?" Mona did not specifically instruct Elara to watch Barbara for her.

But Elara told her about this matter. It meant Elara was really treating Mona as a friend.

Elara said, "It's my pleasure. Don't forget that I'm your bridesmaid for your marriage with Mr. Carter. You must live happily ever after. Let the people of Nathontown see that your union is not a mere marriage of convenience, but a true testament to love and commitme