Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
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; Mirabella 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 Mirabella 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?”
Mirabella 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.”
Mirabella 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 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 bededucted”
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 Mirabella, 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.
Maria stared at Mirabella resentfully as Romeo insisted on her departure. With a heavy heart, she turned and left.
“I’ll get you a new mug later,’ Mirabella 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.
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?” Mirabella 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 Mirabella, 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 Mirabella. 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’ Mirabella replied gently, “Take your time. Don’t hurt yourself”
“Ah, alright, alright.” Celina found Mirabella 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,’ Mirabella 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, Mirabella finally agreed.
It was quitting time, and McMillian Corporation was bustling with people, most of them heading towards the cafeteria.
Romeo and Mirabella 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.
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