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Freddie couldn’t help but be surprised. As per his schedule, there didn’t seem to be anything very important today.
Originally, Shirley had planned to visit her grandmother’s house, but when she realized she was running out of time, she decided to head straight to the
Flintstone Residence.
She couldn’t fathom how furious Zacharias was at this moment. I just don’t understand why he is being so controlling. I’m off today, but I’m still being reprimanded for not responding to messages. With this thought in mind, she braced herself to face his anger when she returned.
At the Flintstone Residence, Zacharias had arrived earlier since it was closer to his location. However, Shirley had yet to return. He sat on the couch, patiently waiting for her.
About ten minutes later, Shirley arrived. She parked her car outside the courtyard and walked in, thinking that Zacharias wouldn’t be home at this time.
But much to her surprise, she saw him sitting on the couch as soon as she entered the hall.
“Hi, Mr. Flintstone. You’re home!” Shirley greeted Zacharias awkwardly.
“Come here.” His gaze locked onto her. She thought she would let him scold her a little at most, and she could handle that. And so, she walked over to him, ready for his lecture.
However, as she got closer, Zacharias stood up from the couch. With a height of nearly six feet three inches, he emanated an overwhelming presence.
Surprised, Shirley raised her head, but the next moment, her waist was encircled by a large hand, and the back of her head was captured. Without a word, he leaned in to kiss her.
He came in for a passionate kiss, his dominant lips and tongue invading, as though he were cleansing her lips of another man’s presence, leaving only his mark.
“Mm!” Shirley’s mind went blank for a few seconds. She wasn’t sure if she was afraid of him or if she was being threatened by his status, but she didn’t fight back. She let him kiss her like this for over ten seconds before she finally pushed him away.
He took a step back, breathing heavily as he watched her. Infuriated, Shirley called out his name. “Have you had enough, Zacharias?”
Meanwhile, Zacharias seemed oblivious to his possessive attitude toward her. It was as though he had decided that she belonged to him and no one else could touch or claim her. Yet she clearly didn’t belong to him.
At this point, Shirley’s beautiful eyes were ablaze with anger. She had just finished her date with Cole, and her heart was filled with a deep affection for the man. It was the kind of affection that made her long to be with him. How could she let other men take advantage of her again and again?
“Do you like him that much?” Zacharias suddenly asked. Shocked, she widened her eyes. “Did you have me followed?”
“I just wanted to know who the man you like is,” he replied casually.
Immediately, she warned him by saying, “You…. No matter what kind of person he is, he’s the one I like, and I won’t allow you to do anything to him.”
At her words, Zacharias was momentarily stunned. When Shirley was on her way back, he had already learned about Cole’s background and identity. Is she so determined to protect him?
“Zacharias Flintstone, did you hear me?” Shirley called out his full name directly.
At this moment, her determination to protect Cole was exceptionally strong, and she exuded an air of dominance that dared anyone to challenge her.
Zacharias let out a soft sigh. “Alright, then. I’ll just get to know him, nothing more.”
Shirley was still angry inside. She didn’t like her private life being snooped on, even if it was by the vice president himself.
“I think I’m not cut out to stay here. Why don’t you assign me to guard duty outside? Get someone else to take care of you,” Shirley told him, not wanting to be too close right now. Zacharias raised an eyebrow. “You dislike me that much, huh?”
“Am I not allowed to dislike you?” Shirley shot back. After all, he wasn’t exactly worth much. Zacharias let out another sigh. “Alright, alright. You won’t have to see me for the next three days.”
“Where are you going?” Shirley asked. “Heading out for a site inspection. You don’t have to come with me,” Zacharias said, then headed upstairs.
Shirley bit her lip. What she wanted was to be transferred away from him to do guard duty, not to avoid him for three days. Back in her room, Shirley took off her coat and changed into her regular professional uniform. Since she was interning here for Imogen, she would put in her best effort to work diligently. She went to the third floor and saw that the study door was closed. She let out a small sigh and stationed herself outside, waiting for him.
Inside the study, Zacharias sat on the couch, his face calm, but there was a hidden sense of weariness in his eyes. His fist clenched and unclenched, and then, finally, he rubbed his temples. He felt a headache coming on.
The demanding work every day hadn’t tired him like this. It was that woman who was causing his mind to be in turmoil, and he didn’t know how to handle it. Just then, his phone rang and he answered it. “Hello!”
“Sir, everything’s ready on our end. Have you packed your bags? Can we leave in half an hour?”
Zacharias replied, “Bring the car in ten minutes.”
After he hung up, he stood up and opened the study door. He was taken aback to find the girl still stationed outside the door. His just-settled emotions stirred again. Pretending not to notice him, Shirley lifted her chin, standing like an expressionless robot.
Zacharias saw her indifferent expression, and his gaze dimmed. However, he didn’t say anything. He just walked toward his master bedroom. Shirley frowned. Is he leaving?
Hearing sounds of packing from the master bedroom, she eventually stepped forward and stood at the doorway, watching the man folding and stacking clothes into a suitcase.
“Need any help?” Shirley asked, her tone a little stiff.
“No, thanks,” the man answered. Shirley could tell Zacharias was also being distant, so she retreated.
Not long after, the man emerged with a suitcase in hand. Shirley stepped forward again. “Let me help you carry it downstairs.”
Zacharias declined her offer yet again. “It’s not necessary.”
With that, he carried the suitcase downstairs. Shirley followed him, and the man neatly draped his windbreaker over his arm. At the doorstep was a black SUV. A man in his thirties -Zacharias’ assistant Freddie-stepped out. He wore a neat uit and had a sharp, capable look in his eyes.
“Sir, allow me. Please get in the car,” he said, coming over to take the suitcase from Zacharias.
As Zacharias was about to board, he felt a kind of struggle inside his heart. He had actually arranged for Shirley to accompany him on this business trip because he needed her by his side.
But the unpleasant incident just now had disrupted all his plans. He turned back to look at Shirley standing at the doorway. In the end, he said, “Wait for me at home.”
“Safe travels, sir,” Shirley said to him. Freddie couldn’t help but glance at Shirley, his eyes lighting up. When did he arrange such a charming lady by his side?
Zacharias got into the car. Through the window, he could still see the girl at the doorstep. But as soon as Shirley saw him get in the car, she turned and walked back into the foyer
Zacharias let out another silent sigh. He had really angered her this time. This girl was not easily placated. He wasn’t skilled in soothing women either.
“Sir, do you have something on your mind?” Freddie turned to ask.
“Do you know how to comfort a girl?” Zacharias raised an eyebrow and asked.
Freddie was stumped. He thought seriously for a moment before shaking his head. “I don’t.”
After saying that, he couldn’t help but turn to look at his boss. Is he in a romantic relationship with the girl who was at his residence earlier?
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