Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
“Ms. Bella also brought quite a few things for you.” At the doorway, Carl carried a large bag.
“What is it?” Romeo asked excitedly.
“Food, necessities, all sorts.”
“Well, bring it in then.’ With just a glance from Romeo, Carl immediately brought the bag in.
“I’ll open this surprise later”
After saying this, Romeo happily looked at the girl in his arms, “Why didn’t you tell me in advance? I could come down and meet you.”
“I wanted to surprise you”
“Indeed, it was both a surprise and a joy.”
The displeasure from before had completely dissipated, replaced by a warm feeling of gratitude.
“You haven’t visited me in a while,’ Romeo said, cherishing the girl in front of him. “Will I get more surprises like this in the future?”“Of course.”
On the side, Belinda watched their interaction in disbelief, unable to trust her own eyes.
One minute he was furious with her, the next he was so tender with another girl.
His joy at the girl’s sudden visit was something she had never seen.
Who was this girl?
Could she be Mr. McMillian’s secret girlfriend?
But she looked so young, probably still in high school.
How could Mr. McMillian like such a girl?
“What happened?” Mirabella asked, looking concerned.
“The coffee she made for me had something in it.’
Following Romeo’s gaze, Mirabella noticed the woman on the side looking somewhat disheveled. Her white blouse was stained with coffee, and three of her buttons were undone, as if deliberately so.
There were broken pieces of the coffee cup on the floor, along with black coffee.
Mirabella squatted down, dipped her finger into the coffee on the floor, and smelled it, “Magic Elixir?”
A drop was rumored to make one feel euphoric. It was newly released on the market.
Belinda’s expression was slightly taken aback. She couldn’t believe the girl had such a keen sense of smell. But she would never admit to it, shaking her head, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”“Weren’t you just discussing personnel changes?” Mirabella stood up and walked over to Belinda, her calm eyes radiating confidence. “Did you need to unbutton your shirt for that?”
“I don’t know why my buttons were undone.”
In the face of Mirabella’s strong presence, Belinda was somewhat lacking in confidence.
“Anyone who is not properly dressed will not be allowed in this office.’ Mirabella was firm about this.
“You unbuttoned your shirt after you came in.”
Belinda hurriedly buttoned up her shirt, not daring to look into Mirabella’s eyes.
“Do you like him?” Mirabella asked preemptively.
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?”
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.”
Mirabella 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?” Mirabella asked, lifting her gaze.
Belinda nodded, awkwardly replying, “It’s settled.”
“Please leave.”
After Belinda left, Mirabella 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 Mirabella 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.”
Mirabella 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”
Mirabella 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.”
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.
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, Mirabella, 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.
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
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