Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Shirley’s beautiful eyes widened and her heart almost stopped. This man actually called out her family name directly.
How did he know her identity? Did he recognize her? Oh, my goodness! Was Imogen’s internship really going to end?
Shirley’s heart almost leaped out of her chest.
“You… How do you know I’m not Imogen?” Shirley was shocked, and her breath was unsteady. She thought she had made all the necessary preparations. She even modified all the data. However, she didn’t expect this man to see through her act in just a few days.
Zacharias smiled lightly. “It’s simple. I have a good relationship with Mr. Oswald, and I also know your father. So, I naturally know you.”
Shirley was speechless. So, this man knew from the beginning that she wasn’t the real Imogen. Therefore, her acting.
these past few days was like a joke to him. His observation skills were too powerful.
“Well, now that you know who I am, what do you plan to do next?” Shirley said lightly, but she was secretly extremely anxious.
She wasn’t worried about her future, but she held Imogen’s future in her hands. To be precise, it was in the hands of this man.
“Don’t worry. Given my relationship with your family, I won’t expose the matter of you replacing Imogen. However, the condition is that I need to be satisfied with your performance.”
Shirley wrinkled her brows. “How can I satisfy you?”
“Just obey my orders.” The man summarized simply. She blushed slightly. “If you mean work-related matters, that’s no problem, but if you have other requests, I simply can’t obey.”
She also had principles and boundaries. Zacharias couldn’t help but lean in a bit and said with a hint of ambiguity in his tone. “Miss Lloyd, do you mean services of a personal nature?”
She cleared her throat while feeling embarrassed and nodded. “Yes.”
“I don’t have any specific requirements in that regard. Of course, if you take the initiative, I won’t refuse.” He suddenly dropped his serious demeanor and became more humorous.
Shirley said with a serious expression, “Rest assured, Mr. Flintstone. That will never happen. I already have someone I like.”
Zacharias squinted his cold eyes. “You have someone you like? Who?”
She regretted saying that last sentence and could only reply, “This is my private matter and not suitable for reporting.”
“Miss Lloyd, you’re still young. Instead of thinking about getting married, why don’t you focus on developing your career?”
Zacharias said mockingly.
Shirley was a bit puzzled. “Mr. Flintstone, you deal with a multitude of affairs every day. Do you have time to care about other people’s affairs?”
He remained silent while gazing out of the window. The evening sun cast a golden glow and created a shadow on half of his face while the other half remained in the light.
It seemed to be illustrating that both an angel and a devil coexisted in him. Shirley couldn’t help but carefully observe his expression and felt like she had inexplicably provoked him again. Indeed, this man was not easy to serve.
“Mr. Flintstone, please forgive my presumption if I said something wrong.” She still had a request from him, so she had to maintain a submissive posture. At the same time, she realized that her future might be held in the hands of this man. As long as he brought up this matter in the future, both Imogen and she could face punishment.
At this moment, the car stopped. The bodyguard came over and opened the door. Shirley got out of the car and thanked the bodyguard. Zacharias took off his coat, handed it to the bodyguard, and walked toward the restaurant’s lights in his three-piece suit.
Shirley felt frustrated as she followed him into the restaurant. When Zacharias entered first, the staff greeted him. When Shirley walked in, the staff indeed greeted her as well.
“Miss Lloyd, good evening.”
“Good evening.” Shirley forced a smile. Once Zacharias reached his private room, Shirley followed in. She was quite familiar with this place and had thoroughly studied the dishes here.
“You order,” he said after sitting down. Shirley asked cautiously, “Mr. Flintstone, do you have any specific dishes you’d like?”
“No.” She randomly selected some dishes and after ordering four dishes and one soup, the waiter left.
After closing the door, the entire private room became quiet. The retro decoration style, which was filled with the ambiance of the era, was initially bright and lively, but for some reason, when Zacharias sat there, the room seemed a bit oppressive. Shirley poured him a cup of tea. “Mr. Flintstone, please have some tea.”
Zacharias lifted the teacup, his sharp gaze fixed on her. “Why did you replace Imogen for the internship at my residence?”
She could no longer hide it. “Imogen had a little issue with her health check. However, this internship is crucial for her, as it relates to her future work assignment.”
“Have you thought about the consequences?”
he asked again. She shook her head. “No. I know I was careless, but she’s my friend and I want to help her.” “You know that the current situation is complicated, yet you still broke the rules?”
Zacharias’ words put Shirley in a nervous state.
“So, I want you to help me keep this matter a secret. After I finish Imogen’s internship for three months, I promise I won’t make such a mistake again.” She pleaded with him. She felt like her entire life was in this man’s grasp.
“We have no relationship and we are strangers. Why should I help you?” Zacharias raised an eyebrow as his gaze showed a hint of ruthlessness.
Shirley was rendered speechless. She was indeed asking a favor from a stranger! Why should he cover for her? She was too naive to think this man would help. her unconditionally.
Shirley had never felt so embarrassed while being caught in a dilemma. The feeling of being in a difficult situation without a way out was truly unpleasant.
“Well… Mr. Flintstone, you can set the conditions. I will do whatever I can,” she stuttered. She was unable to beat him in a fight and was unable to surpass his status. So, she could only yield.
She felt her entire body scrutinized from head to toe by those eyes, and it made her, who was usually confident and upright, experience a sensation of being looked down upon, which caused her to slouch.
“All right. I won’t pursue this matter. I’ll let your replace Imogen for the internship. After all, we’ll have many opportunities to meet in the future.” Zacharias smiled before reaching for the teapot.
Shirley hurriedly came over and poured him a cup of tea. She was grateful as she said, “Thank you for your tolerance and generosity, Mr. Flintstone. I promise to work diligently and not disappoint you during the internship.”
Finally, she could breathe a sigh of relief. As long as he didn’t hold her accountable, everything else was negotiable. The dishes arrived and Shirley ordered a dish she liked. Tonight could be considered satisfying.
Zacharias didn’t like to talk while eating, so she quietly enjoyed her meal. She kept picking her favorite vegetarian dish and he took the initiative to pick a piece of meat for her after noticing it.
“You should eat more. I can’t finish it all by myself,” he said. Shirley looked at him gratefully. “Thank you, Mr. Flintstone.”
“Your parents don’t know you’re interning here, right?”
“They don’t know. I told them I’m taking a break at my grandmother’s house, and my father is busy lately, with my mother accompanying him,” Shirley said confidently.
Upon seeing that she had everything arranged, Zacharias didn’t ask more. In any case, his life would be less enjoyable if she really left.
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