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Tatiana couldn’t help but feel a twinge of satisfaction. “See? Just a nobody.”
Jared, however, wasn’t interested in Tatiana’s comments. He glanced at her coldly before turning back to the secretary. “I want you to contact Isabella right now. She needs to be back in this office.”
The urgency in his tone left no room for objections.
Tatiana shifted uncomfortably, realizing she might have underestimated Isabella’s significance in Jared’s eyes.
“Yes, Mr. Cooper,” the secretary replied, hastily reaching for the phone.
As she dialed, the tension in the air thickened, and Tatiana felt increasingly anxious about what the outcome might be.
To Tatiana’s surprise, Jared was so eager to see Isabella that he cut his meeting short. It seemed securing the cooperation was a done deal.
Tatiana, twirling a strand of her long hair, spoke in a coy tone. “Mr. Cooper, already finished with your meeting?”
Jared gave her a brief glance, his expression unreadable, before he continued scanning the area. He then turned to the secretary. “Did you see a young woman here recently? In her early twenties, very attractive?”
The secretary immediately thought of Isabella but hesitated, unsure if the woman she had seen was really connected to Jared.
“Yes, there was a…” the secretary answered, her voice uncertain.
Jared’s tone grew more urgent. “Well, where is she?” Knowing that Isabella had arrived, Jared had wrapped up his meeting early to meet her.
“I think…” The secretary hesitated. “She went out.”
“Where did she go?” Jared asked, his agitation clear.
Seeing Jared’s rising frustration, the secretary became even more unsure. “Mr. Cooper, are you referring to a woman who has long black hair and is very attractive? But she didn’t have an appointment.”
“She doesn’t need an appointment. Just tell me, where did she go?” Jared demanded.
“I’m… not sure,” the secretary stammered, her voice trembling with uncertainty.
Irritated, Jared pulled out his phone and called Isabella. The moment she picked up, he asked, “Where are you? The company’s changed a lot since your last visit—don’t get lost.”
Isabella’s tone was cool and measured. “Maybe you should ask your ‘wonderful’ secretary. She’s the one who sent me away.”
Isabella relaxed in a nearby caf?, sipping her coffee as she listened to Jared’s furious voice. “What were you thinking? How dare you drive away my VIP? If she doesn’t come back, you’re out of here.”
The secretary’s face went pale, fear gripping her as she realized the severity of her mistake. Was that woman really Jared’s friend? She felt a deep pang of regret.
“Mr. Cooper, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize she was your friend. I’ll find her right away,” the secretary said, panic evident in her voice. Securing a position at Homelight Enterprise had been no small feat, and now it was in jeopardy.
But as she rushed downstairs, she was completely at a loss—where had Isabella gone? Fortunately, she soon spotted Isabella at a nearby caf?, her elegance making her hard to miss.
“Miss!” The secretary approached her, her demeanor now humble and apologetic. “I’m terribly sorry for the misunderstanding. Could you please come back with me?”
Isabella tapped her fingers on the table, her expression calm but pointed. “That’s not what you said earlier.”
“I didn’t know you were Mr. Cooper’s esteemed guest. I’m truly sorry,” the secretary said, her voice trembling with regret.
Isabella’s gaze hardened. “Does not knowing give you the right to treat people so poorly?” she replied coldly.
“I’m so sorry. I messed up. Please, scold me,” the secretary said.
Isabella, unaffected by her near-tearful apology, responded coolly. “If I had been a client today, how much damage would your actions have caused the company? This role clearly isn’t a good fit for you. I’ll ask Jared to reassign you to another position.”
The secretary turned pale at her words but found some comfort in the fact that she wasn’t being fired. It was a small mercy, especially considering how easily she had trusted Tatiana’s assistant.
Meanwhile, on the top floor, Tatiana and her assistant were equally uneasy. They hadn’t expected that the person Jared was so eager to see would actually be Isabella.
A while later, Jared and Isabella stepped out of the elevator. Jared’s warm smile, directed entirely at Isabella, made Tatiana’s eyes widen in shock.
This was the CEO of Homelight Enterprise—someone others bent over backward to impress. Yet, here he was, clearly going out of his way to please Isabella.
Was Isabella truly so captivating that she could steal everyone’s attention? Watching Jared and Isabella engaged in conversation as they walked past her, Tatiana quickly stood up and reminded Jared, “Mr. Cooper, I’m Tatiana. We have a meeting scheduled for 6:30.”
Jared gave her a brief glance and responded, “I’m dealing with something important at the moment. You can go now.”
Tatiana’s expression darkened immediately. They had been waiting for what felt like forever, only to be brushed off because of Isabella’s arrival? In that instant, Tatiana couldn’t suppress the wave of resentment that surged against Isabella.
Picking up on her mood, Jared added with a cold edge in his voice, “I said you can leave now.”
With no other option left, Tatiana reluctantly walked out with her assistant.
“Were they here to discuss some kind of collaboration with you?” Isabella asked, curious about the situation.
“I’ve known Tatiana for a while now. I used to think she was a decent person and that she aligned well with our brand,” Jared replied. “But now, it seems like she’s too irritable and reckless.”
“Tatiana isn’t as good as she seems,” Isabella responded indifferently. Howard had nearly lost his life for Tatiana, but she repaid him by abandoning him for another man. A person who couldn’t appreciate or repay kindness would eventually face the consequences of their actions.
Jared immediately understood what Isabella meant. “Alright, I’ll make sure we don’t work with her then. Besides, you’re in charge of your family’s entertainment company now, so if we need to choose a spokesperson, I’ll choose someone from there.”
Without denying his statement, Isabella simply walked into the CEO’s office to go over the company’s most recent projects.
Jared stood off to the side, waiting respectfully while she worked.
After twenty minutes, Isabella finally finished handling the unresolved issues. She set the keyboard aside and stood up, announcing, “I’ll be heading out now.”
Jared couldn’t help but admire her even more when he saw the documents filled with annotations. “Boss, don’t leave just yet. It’s been a long time since we last caught up. How about we have dinner together?”
Isabella paused, feeling a bit hesitant. Jared persisted, “Boss, have you forgotten about us now that you’ve got a boyfriend? There’s something I need to discuss with you about the organization. Let’s talk it over at dinner.”
Isabella originally planned to have dinner with Andrew, but after thinking it over, she realized it had been ages since she last had dinner with Jared. Though hesitant, she agreed.
Jared was absolutely delighted. Having the chance to dine with his boss was a rare privilege, and he was fully determined to make the most out of this special opportunity. He quickly reserved a table at the Martinez Hotel, one of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in Ansport.
While they were on their way to the hotel, Isabella contemplated how to inform Andrew about the change in her plans, but then she received a message from Andrew.
It read, “Sweetheart, there’s a banquet tonight I have to attend, so I might not be able to join you for dinner.”
A sense of relief washed over Isabella. She quickly replied, “That’s fine; I have some other things I need to take care of today anyway.”
“Boss, we’ve arrived.” Upon reaching the Martinez Hotel, Jared eagerly introduced the place to Isabella. “This hotel has stood for centuries. It’s never shut its doors, and its business has only flourished over the years. While it may not be the most extravagant place, it holds great respect, and the food here is also pretty unique.”
Isabella nodded, acknowledging his words.
Their private dining room was located on the third floor of the hotel. As they passed by the second floor, Jared explained, “The second floor is reserved for banquets. Our company has held several events here in the past.”
As they ascended in the elevator, they caught a glimpse of the banquet hall. It was opulent and radiated a sense of authority. Ansport had a distinctly different vibe from Gemond, which seemed more about indulgence and luxury.
“I’ve heard that today’s banquet at the hotel is centered around technology. It’s attended by key figures in the tech industry,” Jared said. Then, he suddenly remembered something, adding, “Oh, by the way, tech companies are growing rapidly these days. Many of them are eager to collaborate with us. You might want to consider investing in a couple of them later.”
Homelight Enterprise was renowned not just for its several brands but also as a potent venture capital firm. Ventures they chose to invest in often prospered significantly, leading many to pay attention to the companies they invested in. Numerous firms were vying for an investment from Homelight Enterprise.
Isabella gave a nonchalant response. Yet, her attention shifted when she spotted a familiar face in the crowd.
Andrew?
He mentioned he was attending a banquet. It was this one?
Isabella raised her eyebrows. She was not interested in investments now. However, if Andrew was considering a project, that might pique her interest.
Nonetheless, Isabella didn’t linger on the second floor for long. She soon reached the third floor with Jared for dinner.
Unbeknownst to her, back at the banquet, Homelight Enterprise was the topic of conversation.
Corbett, holding a glass of red wine, eyed Andrew provocatively. “Andrew, I heard that Homelight Enterprise is planning to invest in a tech company. Which one do you think they’ll pick?”
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