Filed to story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“I… rented an apartment by myself…” Ellen answered.
“Really? Then perhaps I should go hang out at your place sometimes.” Selena attempted to build a sisterly relationship with Ellen so that she could make things work between her and Jared.
“Sure.” Ellen couldn’t reject her right away, though she didn’t want anyone to visit her new place either.
As the next day would be the weekend, the reception crew was rather joyous since Presgrave Group’s best benefit to its employees was the two-day break during the weekend. As Ellen had been needing some rest recently, she wanted to take the time to relax.
“Ellen! What’s going on between you and President Presgrave?” Olive suddenly asked out of boredom.
In response, Elien honestly replied, “President Presgrave and I know each other. As simple as that.”
Given that Ellen was an honest, innocent woman, Olive believed what she was told.
After getting off work, Ellen bought some takeout for dinner on her way home. Later, she sat by the French windows. Captivated by the distant sunset, she couldn’t help but snap a few photos of it. Then, for some reason, she felt the urge to share the photos with Jared and unconsciously sent him a text, stating, ‘The sunset glow is beautiful today. You should take a look at it if you have the time now.’
Currently, in the meeting room, the man received the message, the corners of his mouth curling upward as he read it. However, he couldn’t see the sunset in the meeting room, and it made him curious whether the evening sunset today was really that beautiful After taking a glance at the time, he dismissed the meeting and left the room As he stood in the hallway, he admired the evening sunset, which was even more magnificent and spectacular with the bird’s eye view. He then took a photo of it before replying to Ellen.
I saw it It’s beautiful
After sending the message, Ellen was filled with sudden regret. He was busy, so how could she send him trivial text messages? Wouldn’t that take up his time?
Either way, it was too late to think about deleting her message now Ellen was just berating herself for not doing something as thoughtless as this anymore when she heard a message notification and saw his reply. Instantly, her earlier frustration disappeared, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a smile.
So, he was looking at it too! He even sent a picture
‘Are you still at work? Ellen asked, noticing keenly that the place he was standing at was a hallway in the company
‘Yeah I left work after my meeting ended earlier. Have you eaten?
Ellen looked at the bread she was eating in amusement before replying, ‘Yes.’
What an honest girl, he thought. If it were anyone else, they’d be able to tell that he was going to treat her to a meal, while she told him that she’d already eaten instead, making him somewhat embarrassed to invite her out.
All right I’ll treat you to a meal next time.”
Upon seeing his text, Ellen lost interest in the bread in her hands. She couldn’t help but let out a forced laugh. Was he planning to treat her to a meal earlier?
‘No, no, I only ate some bread, so I’m still hungry. Why don’t we eat together? Ellen replied, attempting to salvage the dinner he mentioned.
Jared was just about to enter the elevator when he heard the notification. His lips curled up into a smile, making Dean, who was trailing along next to him, curious about whom he was texting.
Okay, I’ll pick you up, he replied.
Ellen asked, ‘Do you know which neighborhood I’m staying in?”
Of course, I do I won’t take long, so come to the entrance in ten minutes!
Ellen sent a smiling emoji in reply ‘Okay’
After their texts ended, Ellen couldn’t help but blush and cover her face happily. She couldn’t believe she had taken the initiative to ask him out for dinner so boldly. If he’d refused, she did not know how she would face him again. Upon looking down, she realized that she was still wearing her uniform. As she was going to have dinner with him, she decided to put on something casual.
Therefore, Ellen went digging through her clothes. Soon, she found a white dress that she was most satisfied with and put it on. Although its design was nothing out of the ordinary, fortunately for her, she had a pretty face and a decent figure, so it didn’t look too bad on her. With that, she took her bag and went out quickly.
Ten minutes later, a gray sports car slowly came from the driveway, and she reached out to wave at it before heading over. The door of the car opened and revealed Jared in a black suit, who was exuding the charm and elegance befitting of a business elite.
“You look really good in a suit.” Ellen praised him. In fact, she wanted to tell him that he was the best- looking man she had seen so far.
“Is that so?” Jared was in a good mood as well. He was tired of hearing compliments from others, but he felt exceptionally happy when this girl praised him.
He took her to the restaurant they had been to in the past. As it was her second visit, she didn’t feel constrained. Besides, it had a homey and warm atmosphere, and it was quiet and private.
“Are your relatives still harassing you with phone calls?” he asked, his eyes narrowing.
“Not anymore. Speaking of it, it’s all thanks to you. I wouldn’t have known what to do otherwise.” She looked at him thankfully. As soon as he made a move, even people like Garrett obeyed him wholly.
“If you find yourself in a tight situation in the future, you can just tell me and I’ll solve it for you,” Jared assured readily.
Ellen smiled. Of course, she hoped that she wouldn’t have to bother him in the future.
“By the way, did you know how big the apartment unit that the company assigned to me was? It’s at least two thousand square feet!” She nearly forgot to tell him about this.
Jared froze for a beat before he played dumb and replied, “Is that so? The company randomly assigns the units sometimes. You should take it.”
“But I’m just a receptionist. How can I stay in such a nice place?”
“Just enjoy your stay!” Jared assured her, worried that she might notice something.
With a sigh, Ellen continued, “I even asked Miss Curry if she gave me the wrong unit, but she said she didn’t make a mistake.”
Immediately, Jared coughed and said, “The HR team is usually in charge of these things. Since there weren’t any mistakes, you should just make the most out of it and stop overthinking things.”
Suddenly, she turned her gaze to him and blinked as she asked, “President Presgrave, don’t tell me it was of your doing?”
Jared was drinking from his glass and nearly choked on a mouthful of water. After hurriedly controlling his expression, he denied, “I don’t have time for this sort of thing! I’m swamped with work after all!”
Although Ellen was a little skeptical, she couldn’t press him any further, so she propped up her chin and said, “In that case, I’ll work hard in the future and live up to the excellent benefits the company has given me.”
At this, Jared finally let out a sigh. It seemed that she had her bright moments at times as well.
After they finished dinner, it was already half past eight by the time Jared dropped her off at her house. After getting out of the car, she reminded him, “Be careful while you’re on the road.”
He looked at her and said, “I’ll leave once you’re inside.”
Her heart turning warm, she turned around and went in, looking back with each step she took. Meanwhile, Jared was surprised by his concern for her, which seemed to have emerged involuntarily.
The following day was a rest day, but Ellen had been accustomed to getting up early. Right after she woke up, she sat in front of the French window while looking at the morning scenery as well as the crowd in the nearby square, feeling inexplicably lonely. She knew that after her grandmother’s death, she was really all alone now. Her uncle, Connor, the only one who was related to her by blood right now, was someone she couldn’t rely on. Besides, her aunt, Olivia, prevented her from depending on him as well, so she was on her own for the rest of her life.
When she thought about her future marriage and having children, she suddenly felt fearful and terrified that she would meet the wrong person and be unable to find someone to rely on if she was hurt in any way. Hence, she made up her mind to spend the rest of her life alone. In any case, she had enough money in her account to live comfortably, and as long as she worked earnestly every day and received a stable salary, she could live a moderately wealthy life alone.
