Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“Yes, sir.” She nodded quickly.
“What is your name?” He narrowed his eyes.
“Imogen… Imogen Young, sir,” she answered.
“And the other one?”
“Corinne Cleaver. We will be in charge of housekeeping,” she replied.
He nodded. “Leave.”
She came out of the study. Corinne was downstairs, waiting for her. Then, as calmly as she could, she said, “Corinne, Mr. Flintstone told me that next time you clean his study, just dust the things off. Do not touch anything.”
Corinne frowned. “You ratted me out?”
“No. I solved the problem,” she answered.
Corinne didn’t believe her at all as she huffed in disdain. “Not bad, wench. Left a deep first impression on the vice president. Unfortunately, with your family’s power, you’ll be nothing more than an intern.”
“We’re both interns here. We’re equals. Don’t give me that show of superiority.” Shirley frowned. Corinne checked the time. “I’ll have to make lunch for the vice president. Off you go.”
Shirley went back to her cleaning job. She cleaned the vicinity, including the courtyard. She was serious when it came to work.
Zacharias stood before the French window on the second floor. He was holding his cup of tea as he watched Shirley sweep the courtyard. Then, he noticed she was getting ready to sprint, and he frowned. He wondered what she was going to do.
Honestly, she wasn’t going to do anything. She just saw a plastic bag hanging from a tree’s branch, and it was sticking out like a sore thumb. However, she had no tools to take it down, so she decided to take it down herself. Since it was hanging from the end of the branch, it would take skills to take it down.
She did a perfect sprint, leaped onto the trunk, and then she used the momentum to leap higher until she could catch the plastic bag. One moment later, she jumped back down and rolled around.
It was only a few seconds, but it showcased her superb skills. He was surprised. He didn’t expect a regular lady like her to possess this level of skill.
Shirley chucked the plastic bag into the bin she lugged around with her. Then, she continued sweeping the ground. She felt her headband getting loose, so she took it off. A gust of breeze blew across the courtyard, and her hair fluttered in the wind. The sun shone upon her face, lending her even more beauty and life than she already had.
Zacharias narrowed his eyes and commented inwardly, Not just a regular girl, I see. He then realized he had wasted time commenting on a girl and heaved a frustrated sigh. So, he turned around and picked up the new file to go through it.
Afternoon came. Corinne made a five-course meal that looked delicious. When Shirley came back from work, she gulped. “Smells nice,” she said.
“It’s not for you,” Corinne answered snidely. Shirley said nothing more. Corinne said, “I’ll tell the vice president it’s time for lunch.
Not long after Corinne went upstairs, Zacharias came down. He was wearing a shirt, a vest, and a pair of pants. The attire made him look taller than he already was, and the man was already six-foot-three. Even though Shirley was five- foot-six, she looked short before him. “Lunch is ready, sir. Enjoy. We’ll be back in a moment,” said Corinne. She hoped her cooking would be praised.
Zacharias looked at the food, but he said nothing. Corinne waited for a while but didn’t get the compliment she wanted to hear. In the end, she felt dejected by his lack of response. Zacharias said, ‘I only need one of you around. I prefer a quiet place.”
Corinne thought Zacharias wanted her to stay since she was pretty, capable, and a good cook.
He turned around and swept his gaze across the ladies. When he laid his eyes on Shirley, she got nervous. She really didn’t want to stay. When he looked at Corinne, there was anticipation in her eyes. Corinne wanted to stay. In the end, he turned back to Shirley and pointed at her. “You’re staying.”
Shirley waved her hands quickly. “No, Mr. Flintstone. I can’t cook. Let Corinne stay.”
“This is an order, and it’s final,” he said sternly. Even though Shirley recommended her, Corinne still harbored resentment for her. She thought Shirley was only acting. I know you want to stay with him. Corinne didn’t want to leave either. “Let me stay, Mr. Flintstone. I promise I won’t be a bother.” It wasn’t every day she could stay close to a man like him.
“No. You may return to your dorm now,” he said with a tone of finality.
Corinne really wanted to stay, but she couldn’t defy Zacharias. So, she glared at Shirley furtively before she left. Shirley felt resigned as well. She wanted to leave but was forced to stay. Her emotions were the total opposite of Corinne’s.
After Corinne left, Zacharias said, “Imogen, have lunch with me.”
Shirley waved her hands. “No. Our captain has already prepared food for us. Give me half an hour. I’ll be back after I’m done eating.”
“There’s a lot of food here. I can’t finish them by myself,” said Zacharias.
She couldn’t help but think that he had a point. It was true that he couldn’t finish a whole feast by himself. Besides, she couldn’t exactly refuse since he was the one extending the invite. “Of course.” Thus, she went into the kitchen to get her plate and cutlery.
He was already digging into his meal by the time she returned. So, she took some food and piled it on her plate as well. He looked at her, slightly surprised. He thought she would restrain herself. So, he was rather astonished that she didn’t even bother. In fact, she showed no hint of fear either.
Corinne was about to leave but abruptly remembered she left her phone in the house. This was her important tool of communication. She had to go back and retrieve It. Yet, when she came back to the lounge’s doorway, she was met with a scene that angered her. That scheming harpy is sitting with the vice president and eating the food I made for him?!
Corinne had her own opinions, but at this moment, she couldn’t say anything. She observed for a moment and saw that
Imogen was eating so naturally. She was completely unrestrained in front of Zacharias. Corinne couldn’t help but wonder where Imogen got the courage. Even she couldn’t stay this calm. Just standing next to someone like Zacharias was already intimidating, let alone having a meal with him.
Corinne still didn’t dare to go back for her phone as she was afraid of disrupting Zacharias’ meal. She decided she would go back home to get her other phone.
Shirley ate quietly. When Zacharias looked at her, she calmly took a bite of her food. She even reminded him, “This dish is a bit spicy. Mr. Flintstone, can you handle spicy food?”
He replied, “I can.”
Shirley smiled, turned around to get a bowl, and served a bowl of soup for the man next to her. ‘Don’t forget to drink soup after the meal!”
He was speechless..
Was this her home or his home? After drinking two spoonfuls of soup, Zacharias said, “I’m done. You can clean up.”
Upon seeing that the man hadn’t eaten much, Shirley immediately sensed something-hist stomach was not easy to please. “Bring a cup of coffee up in ten minutes,” the man said as he got up from the table.
“Okay, Mr. Flintstone,” Shirley replied immediately. Zacharias went upstairs, and she quickly cleared the table of food and dishes. She first took them to the sink and then went to the coffee machine to make coffee for him.
Shirley was experienced in this regard because she liked making coffee for her mother. She made a cup for the man according to her mother’s preferences out of habit. Three parts sugar and three parts milk.
Shirley carried the tray with the coffee upstairs. She tried to slow down her steps as she reached the study door. She knocked, and just as she pushed the door open, she heard a loud voice. “If you cause trouble for me again, I’ll make sure you undergo a proper reform.”
She was startled. Her hand trembled, and it almost tipped the tray. Luckily, she reacted quickly. She stood somewhat awkwardly at the. door while looking at the man by the floor-to- ceiling window scolding someone.
“Don’t talk about our relationship to the outside world, and don’t use my identity.” The low voice carried authority and annoyance.
“Just you wait.” The man, who was still very irritated, hung up the phone. After turning around, he saw the girl behind him with the coffee. He said in a deep voice, “Put the coffee down and do something for me.”
Shirley immediately placed the coffee on the table, held the tray with both hands, and was ready to take orders. “Mr.
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