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‘I certainly will, Ellen replied.
All of a sudden, the phone on her desk rang, after which she answered, “Good day, you’re speaking to Presgrave Group’s reception.”
“Ellen, please come to the Human Resource Department Manager’s office,”
Ellen was taken aback to receive a call from the Human Resource Department manager. After informing Olive about it, she went straight upstairs. Soon, she anxiously entered the HR manager’s office, wondering if the employee of the Finance Department she encountered earlier had made a complaint about her.
However, Ellen saw no signs of anger from the lady manager as she merely took a look at her, after which the manager pulled out a form. “Fill this form out and sign it.”
Peering at the Employee’s Living Quarters Application Form, Ellen subconsciously blinked and asked, “Miss Curry, what form is this?”
“It’s one of the accommodation benefits the company offers to its employees, and you’re one of the few selected to enjoy this benefit. Fill it out, and you’ll receive a key once you’re done!” Finished, the manager continued observing her. Essentially, such a benefit was not open for application to ordinary employees as only manager-level employees were eligible to apply for it. Moreover, the house assigned to her was a luxurious benefit specifically designed for those of director-level and above.
“Seriously? They picked me?” Ellen was pleasantly surprised.
Despite letting out a chuckle, the manager wondered how oblivious Ellen was to her own luck. But of course, the higher-ups stated that she was not to disclose anything more than that. “Indeed, but you are obligated not to reveal the matter to anyone else. Now, you may simply move into the house.”
“Got it. Thank you, Miss Curry!” Ellen was extremely grateful.
In response, the manager bitterly grinned. Why is she thanking me? She should be thanking the boss himself. Without his signature, who would have dared to make such a decision?
After filling out the form, Ellen claimed a bunch of keys, as well as a card with an address to an apartment on it. Now, she could officially move into the new home the company arranged for her.
As Ellen was eager to share the good news with Jared, she sent him a text. ‘Good news! I was selected to move into the employees’ living quarters!’
Really? Congratulations!’
‘I don’t have to look for a new place anymore. I’m so happy! Wanna have dinner tonight? It’s on me!’
Next time, perhaps. I have something else on tonight.’
Okay Ellen beamed. I’ll have to adjust according to the big boss’ time, then!
After getting off work, Ellen speedily went home to pack up her clothes and some important belongings. before grabbing a cab to the apartment she was assigned to. After settling the move-in procedure with the neighborhood’s management, a lady from the management enthusiastically helped her carry her bags to the floor of her unit. Soon, the elevator stopped at the twelfth floor.
Right as Ellen entered the apartment, she was thoroughly dumbfounded. She never expected that the employees of Presgrave Group got to live in such sumptuous, extortionate homes. As such, she reckoned that the rooms must be smaller. After all, it was meant to contain one employee only. Regardless, she was blown away by every facility from the hall to the upper stories. And when she finally reached her unit, the lady from the management left.
Grabbing the keys from her bag, Ellen then opened the door, and right after she pulled the door open, she saw a lavish porch, after which she entered through the doorway, only to find herself stupefied. She was stunned for quite a while, unable to collect herself. Shockingly, it was an extravagant apartment that was roughly 2,000 square feet, ornamented by French windows, opulent couches, mesmerizing crystal chandeliers, and a massive TV.
She blinked her eyes repeatedly before grabbing her keys to verify the unit number, thinking, I must have gotten to the wrong unit, right? How do I, a mere receptionist, deserve such grand treatment?
Nonetheless, the unit number wasn’t mistaken, just like everything else. This was the very unit the company arranged for her. As such, she suspected that the company must have made some error. They must have accidentally prepared such a grand apartment instead of a simple unit. That must be it! I’ll have to refer to Miss Curry tomorrow so that I don’t waste the crucial resources of the company! After all, to her, a simple single- bedroom unit was more than enough.
Meanwhile, at Connor’s place, having heard about Garrett’s matter, Olivia grew immensely frustrated. She never expected that Ellen would be so bold as to have Jared defend her and deal with the Andinos’ desire to seize her relocation fund. Initially, she wanted a slice of the cake, but now that the Andinos could no longer obtain the fund, there was no way she could have it.
Nevertheless, what worried her the most was how Jared would react to the passing of Ellen’s brother given the time Ellen and he had been friends. By then, Jared would very soon find out that Ellen did not receive the compensation of one hundred million back then, as Olivia and the rest had been fully enjoying the benefit for the past sixteen years, which Jared would definitely be infuriated to find out.
Olivia grew more panicked as she thought about it. She couldn’t help but shut the door in the middle of the night and dragged her husband over to talk about it. “Connor, why do you think Young Master Jared is so committed to protecting Ellen? Does he already know of her identity?”
Hearing that, Connor was startled, after which he hastily asked, “Lena didn’t tell anyone about this, did she?”
“Lena doesn’t even know about this. I’m worried that after seeing Young Master Jared’s wealth and influence, Ellen might try to seduce him by any means. As things develop, Ellen might tell him about her brother’s death, and if that were to raise his suspicion, he would certainly look into it. Consequently, we won’t be able to run away from this. Besides, if this were to get out, the entire world would be shaming us!”
At once, Connor, too, grew hasty. He had been feeling guilty lately, and the mere thought of the consequences scared him. “What do you suggest we do, then?”
“Why don’t we find a partner for Ellen and get her married as soon as possible? By then, Young Master Jared would lose his interest in her. Since you’re her uncle, you should be in charge of her romantic future.”
Connor gave his wife’s idea a thought and reckoned that it was reasonable. He then nodded. “You’re right. I can be in charge of her romantic future.”
“That’s right! So, we should look for a boy from a good family to woo Ellen as soon as possible. Since Ellen hasn’t been exposed to the world much, she might just agree to get married right away.” Olivia was immersed in her imagination.
After pondering for a bit, he stated, “I’ve got a friend. His son is twenty-six this year, and he seems to be looking for a wife. Perhaps I could introduce Ellen to him.”
“You should do that, then! We’ll match them up by then and have her married to him!” Olivia was relieved by the future she fantasized about.
Meanwhile, in another room, Selena no longer had the energy to do anything. Whenever the thought of Ellen and Jared’s relationship arose in her mind, she would behave as though she lost her source of happiness, feeling that no matter how marvelous of a life she led or how excellent her job was, she could never be as happy as Ellen, who got to enjoy Jared’s care.
The next morning, Ellen came to the company early. Being the diligent person she was, she wiped the surface of the desks around her even though the janitor had done that before her, perfecting the cleanliness by tidying up the desks and leaving behind a satisfying sight.
At half past nine, she took the opportunity to visit the Human Resource Department and looked for the lady manager who arranged her accommodation. The manager was surprised to see her knocking on her doors and entering her office.
“How may I help you?”
“Excuse me, Miss Curry. Has there been some kind of mistake in the living quarter the company arranged for me?” Ellen sternly inquired.
“What’s wrong? Could you not find it yesterday?”
“It’s not that. I’ve found it, but the room is too big and lavish… Why am I, a mere receptionist, assigned to such an extravagant unit?” Ellen genuinely hoped that the company was mistaken.
Hearing that, Joanna, the manager, immediately laughed aloud. It was her first time seeing someone complaining about the spaciousness of the living quarter assigned to them. “Ellen, I absolutely assure you that there is no mistake. That was indeed the living quarter we have arranged for you, so spare the doubt and settle in at ease!”
“But the unit is too big for me… Are there not smaller ones?”
“Well, that is the benefit our company offers. There are no smaller units. Just remain there. You just have to continue working hard to repay the company.”
At once, Ellen was dazed for a few seconds, after which she nodded. “Understood. Thank you, Miss Curry!”
Joanna watched as Ellen left before heaving a sigh. “Oh, she just doesn’t realize how fortunate she is!”
With that, Ellen returned to the reception, and it didn’t take long until she saw Selena and a few of her coworkers walking in a group. When Selena saw Ellen, cunning flashed across her eyes, after which she hastily grabbed the cup of coffee in her hand and walked toward Ellen. With utmost enthusiasm, she greeted, “Morning, Ellie. Here, I got you some coffee.”
“Thank you, Lena, but I had my cup earlier!” Ellen tactfully refused her offer.
“Aww, what’s wrong? Why are you being so courteous to me? Are you still mad at me?” Selena questioned.
Ellen shook her head. “No, I’m not.”
“Ellie, where are you currently staying?”
