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“There.” Liam took his hand out from his pocket and pointed in a direction, toward a high-end residential area.
“Wow, you’re quite wealthy. Let’s go… The monthly rent for staying here must be quite expensive.”
Blake happily chatted with Liam and watched a movie with him. They were like friends who had known each other for a long time. Blake noticed that he did not like to talk much.
Liam responded, “Nah, it’s not that expensive.”
Blake said, “Your job’s pretty nice. You stay at home every day writing novels. You don’t need to network or deal with angry bosses. You know, the people around me are a bunch of monsters.”
Liam looked away from the road to stare at Blake, “If you’re not happy at work, you should quit.”
Blake chuckled and looked at him, “I’m not like you. I don’t earn hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions in a month. Besides, if I don’t work, who’ll support me? I don’t want to burden my aunt.”
Liam responded, “I have money. I’ll support you.”
Upon hearing this, Blake suddenly choked on her own saliva. The wind blew at her and messed up her hair. The lights at the roadside reflected in Liam’s eyes. Blake smiled at Liam, ”
Liam, your joke isn’t funny at all. We’ve just met, and you’re already talking about supporting me?
“We just met each other through a blind date, so we should take it slow. Who says stuff like that at such an early stage?”
Liam lowered his head like a well- behaved child who had said something wrong. Blake looked at him and suddenly noticed that his hair looked extremely soft.
They then arrived at a high-end residential area.
Liam stopped walking, “We’re here.”
Blake nodded, “You can take the medicine. I’m not going up with you.”
“I’ll pay you.” Liam took out his wallet from his pocket, but Blake stopped him and said, “It’s fine. It’s just a little over ten dollars.
“It’s almost ten o’clock. I need to go home. You should go up now.”
Blake turned away to leave without looking back. Liam watched her back as she left. His body moved slightly and said, “Good night.”
“Good night, Liam!” Blake waved to him.
She left the residential area and walked to the main street. When she was about to hail a taxi, the cold wind blew at her and made her rub her arms. It was only then that she realized she was still wearing Liam’s gloves, “How could I forget about returning this to him? It’s fine, I’ll return the gloves to him next time.”
She thought, ‘Compared to the previous blind dates, he’s left a relatively good impression. However, I can’t help but notice he seemed a little delicate. He’s like a frail, pampered aristocrat who gets sick easily. And I’m like a maid serving by his side, who suddenly caught his eye.’
Blake was amused by her own metaphor.
She then kicked a stone nearby. The stone suddenly hit a tire and bounced back.
Blake looked up and saw a car parked in front of her. She was startled as her eyes trembled.
She said, “Mr. Harrison? Why are you here?”
Kevin lowered the car window, “Get in.”
Blake rejected him without any hesitation, “I-It’s fine! I’ve called a car. It’ll be here soon…”
“What are you doing?! Are you leaving or not?!” The driver behind stuck his head out and started scolding.
Blake quickly opened the front passenger door and got into the car.
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The car started moving. Blake felt highly uneasy. When she got into the car just now, she could immediately sense a pressure that made her feel suffocated and unable to speak. She anxiously lowered her head and did not dare to speak.
She thought, ‘Until I officially leave the Jardin Corporation, I’m still their employee.’
Blake then recalled the disdainful look she gave Kevin earlier and pondered, Honestly, no one’s as petty as he is. If someone says or does something he doesn’t like, he’ll react strongly and just bully them.
‘Is he here for revenge?’
The atmosphere remained tense. Blake felt very uncomfortable in this strange silence. After a while, she smelled a mint fragrance which temporarily eased her nerves.
She noticed a bottle of air freshener placed under the windshield. Her eyes lit up immediately, “Oh, Mr. Harrison, you’re using this cologne too? I recommended this to you last time. This product smells great, doesn’t it?”
The car stopped at the red light. Kevin remained looking in front with his hands resting on the steering wheel as he said casually, “Susan prepared it. We’ve been traveling frequently lately, so I’m making sure she doesn’t puke in my car.”
“Oh, I see.” Blake could not help but feel a little sad and a strange, inexpressible feeling.
While it was still quiet, Blake felt her phone vibrate. She then looked at the message from a familiar number.
Liam asked: [Are you in the car?]
Blake teasingly replied: [You don’t bring your phone when you’re out, but you know how to send a text?]
Liam did not respond to her comment. He responded: [Text me when you get home. I’ll go update my novel.]
Blake texted: [Okay. Write more and make us the readers happy.]
Liam was holding a cup standing in front of the bar. The soft light shone on his gentle eyes as he looked at the conversation. He smiled slightly as he responded: [Sure.]
He then received a phone call and picked it up. Liam’s mother, Bette Loren asked, Liam, how was the blind date? Did the conversation go well?”
Liam answered, “Yes, she’s nice.”
Bette immediately smiled cheerfully, ” Silly boy, it seems like you’re interested in her. If you like her, pursue her properly. Don’t stay at home all day writing your novels. Go out more often. Blake’s mother and I are childhood friends. If it weren’t for Blake’s parents being busy and sending her to live with her aunt since she was a kid, you two could’ve been childhood sweethearts.
“When Blake was three years old, she used to snatch food from your hands to eat. But so many years had passed, she probably had forgotten about it.”
Liam did not respond.
Bette continued saying, “All right, the drama I’ve been following is starting soon. I’ll hang up now.”
Blake’s place was indeed quite far away. Ten minutes later, Blake, who was watching videos on her phone, received updates for the subscribed novel.
People started texting in the fan group chat she joined: [Xander finally updated.]
[Can Xander catch up on all the overdue chapters?]
[Xander should update a hundred chapters tomorrow.]
[Yes! Two chapters are simply not enough.]
Kevin noticed Blake was giggling at her phone through the rearview mirror. He was usually calm. But now, he frowned and asked, “There are still ten days left. Have you thought about it?”
Blake instinctively replied without lifting her head, “About what?”
Kevin replied, “Your resignation! I still haven’t submitted the resignation request to the HR department, you still have a chance to change your mind.”
Blake responded without hesitation, “I never regret what I’ve decided. I’ve decided to take the Civil Service Exams. The bonus I received last time was quite a lot. It’s enough to support me for some time.
“If I pass the exam, it’ll be easy for me to find a partner. Who knows, a rich, handsome guy might fall for me one day.”
She could not stop talking as she continued, “Do you know who my mom set me up for the blind date? It’s Xander Gale! The person I’ve admired since middle school. I never dreamed that he’d turn out to be my blind date.
“Sigh, I just don’t know if he’s interested in me!”
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Blake continued to say, “The annual salary of the design department’s head isn’t even as much as Xander’s monthly income from his novel.”
Kevin said, “Enough!” He suddenly yelled sternly. Blake was frightened and immediately kept quiet. She did not take it personally as she was used to being scolded.
Their brief conversation ended.
She shrugged and chose to quietly use her phone.
Upon reaching Blake’s residential area, Blake, who was engrossed in the recently updated novel, took out some money from her wallet and put it down, “Thank you for driving me back! Consider this money as the fare.”
After she left the money, she continued to pay full attention to her phone. She opened the car door and left.
“Blake Dion!”
Kevin suddenly called her. He gripped the steering wheel tightly and seemed to be contemplating something. Blake turned around to look at him, ” Yes?”
Kevin rolled down the car window and said, “Be my girlfriend.”
Blake was surprised.
She froze and her pupils gradually dilated. She was extremely shocked. She forgot to breathe when she heard what Kevin said. A drop of rain happened to fall on her nose. And that was when she slowly took a breath.
Kevin looked away and said coldly, “My journey back takes thirty-five minutes. I hope you can give me an answer by the time I reach my destination.”
Blake blinked her eyes. When the rain became heavier, she finally came back to her senses. She hurried to the hallway to take shelter from the rain. She was still in shock.
She slapped her face forcefully, “I’m not dreaming, am I?”
After Blake got home, she sat on the sofa. She stared blankly for a long time as she listened to the rhythmic ticking of the clock hanging on the wall. She seemed hypnotized. She sat still and took a long time to come to her senses.
After some time had passed, she heard her phone vibrate.
Kevin asked: [Do you have an answer?]
Blake almost went crazy when she saw the message!
Her heart was pounding very fast.
She covered her chest, “What’s happening? My heart is beating so fast, and my hands are shaking non-stop. Am I going to die?
“Kevin asked me to be his girlfriend! Is this real?!
“Is this real?!”
She had never been this nervous, not even when she had made a mistake on a contract that nearly cost the company a business deal worth a few million dollars.
She picked up the cup in front of her and drank it all in one gulp. After taking a deep breath, she said, ” Whatever, I’ll accept him!”
She lay on the sofa. She had a dreamy and surreal feeling due to her intense heartbeat.
Besides work-related matters, she rarely texted with Kevin. After she blocked his phone number, they could only text each other.
Blake sent him a message: [Let’s give it a try then?]
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Blake did not receive a response from Kevin after sending him that text. She seemed bewitched as she held her phone, staring at it.
After two minutes passed without receiving a reply from Kevin, Blake then lay on the sofa staring at the ceiling above. She put her phone on her chest. She could not understand why Kevin would ask her to be her girlfriend.
She acknowledged that she could not resist the allure of someone like Kevin. Every girl in the company would be happy for the entire day just from exchanging a few words with him.
All the female employees in the company were attracted to Kevin, but he was always focused on work. Blake rarely saw him engage in any non-work -related activities. Not only was Kevin very good-looking, but his income was also said to be three times that of the company’s top executives.
His cold personality was his only flaw.
His cold demeanor made everyone feel he was not easily approachable. Previously, there had been a very beautiful intern at Jardin Corporation, who had been the prettiest girl in the entire company. She had stepped on Kevin’s foot, and it seemed like she had done so intentionally to get his attention.
As a result of that incident, she had been fired less than three days after being hired, crying hysterically as she left.
According to the person who leaked the information, the girl was the daughter of a mayor, and had joined the company specifically to get closer to Kevin.
Blake witnessed the entire incident and realized that Kevin had indeed shown her mercy.
The mistakes she had made when she first arrived at the company were more than just stepping on his foot, but Kevin had not punished Blake, besides complaining that she was being noisy.
Everyone in the secretary’s office envied Blake for being able to work alongside Kevin. And Blake was also the only person who had been able to work alongside Kevin for so long.
Ever since Blake had found out that she was being manipulated by Kevin and requested to resign, she had always felt like there was a pair of eyes watching her from behind, as her desk in the company was right across from his.
Blake had once narcissistically thought that Kevin had been secretly interested in her for a long time but had been reluctant to confess to her in order to save face. However, she never imagined that she would actually attract his attention.
Blake removed her phone from her chest and went to the bathroom. She looked at herself in the mirror. She had a standard oval face shape, almond- shaped eyes, and well-proportioned features. She said, “I’m not ugly at all! It’s not surprising at all if he really likes me! Maybe he isn’t attracted to my looks but rather my cheerful and cute personality!”
Blake did indeed have feelings for Kevin, but she thought a person like him would not be interested in her.
Now that they were together, she felt like this was a dream.
A slight vibration echoed in the living room. Blake took a deep breath and hurriedly went to the living room. She grabbed her phone, only to find it was a news notification.
Blake disappointedly sat on the sofa, ” I’m your girlfriend now. Why can’t you take the initiative to chat with me?
“Forget it, you’re such an introvert. I guess you’ve never been in a relationship. I’ll forgive you.”
Blake let out a sigh. After ten minutes, she sent him another message.
She asked: [What are the benefits of being your girlfriend?]
Kevin came out of the bathroom and was ready to work overtime in the study. When he heard his phone vibrate on the table, he picked it up to look at it. He looked cold as he replied: [ There’s no benefit. Don’t be late for work tomorrow.]
Blake looked at the instant reply and quickly typed: [What were you doing? Why did you take so long to reply to me? What do you mean there are no benefits? If that’s the case, why would I even want to be your girlfriend?!]
Before she pressed the send button, she hesitated and deleted the last sentence.
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After she sent the text, Kevin did not reply to her again. Blake came out of the bathroom after taking a shower. She held her phone and went back to her room. She then unlocked her phone and found that Kevin still had not replied. She was upset. She stared at her phone and complained, “Come on, can’t you be a little proactive?!
“Forget it, I’ll sleep now.”
She rolled around on her bed with her eyes closed, unable to sleep. She would occasionally open her eyes to look at her phone.
She then started staring at the conversation with Kevin. She finally checked the time, and it was three- thirty in the morning. She could not take it anymore. She sat up and rubbed her scalp, “I’m going to go crazy. Why did I agree to be your girlfriend?!
“I’m just bringing trouble to myself!”
Blake angrily typed: [Let’s break up. You find someone else to be your girlfriend!]
But before she could send the message, she received a text.
Kevin texted: [I just finished work. I’m going to sleep now.]
Blake instantly suppressed her idea of breaking up with him. She replied: [ Okay, good night.]
The conversation ended.
Blake could not sleep that night. She looked exhausted when she arrived at the office the next day. She had dark circles under her both eyes. She went to her desk. And after clocking in, she immediately lay on the desk.
A colleague nearby said to her warmly,” Blake, did your date last night end very late? Your dark circles are so severe!”
“Yeah! What’s going on between you and that guy? I heard your boyfriend is really handsome, is that true?”
A few strands of hair hung in front of Blake’s forehead. She looked dazed, ” What? How did you guys know that I have a boyfriend? Who told you?”
The people sitting behind her all gathered around her, “You still don’t know about it, huh? Last night in the middle of the night, Susan sent a photo to the group chat. You were walking out of the building with a guy. The photo was a little blurry. But from behind, the guy seemed so handsome!”
“Yes! Blake, who’s more handsome, your boyfriend or Mr. Harrison?”
Blake glanced at the phone which was handed over to her, “What?! He’s the blind date my mom set me up with, not my boyfriend. Don’t spread rumors! But why am I not in this group chat?!”
After she said that, everyone’s expressions turned strange, and they walked away. Blake thought, ‘I’ll just let this matter go because I’ll be leaving this company soon anyway!
‘Wait, no! I have a boyfriend now! He’s right in front of me! What if a cunning woman tries to seduce him after I leave?!
‘Oh no, I shouldn’t have resigned!’
Blake started overthinking, and her hopeless facial expression seemed to scream “Life is meaningless”.
Janice Shaw was the person sitting beside Blake, and she wore glasses. She looked around to make sure no one was nearby before she whispered to Blake, ” After you tendered your resignation, Susan’s become the center of attention in the entire company, and everyone’s flattering her. All of us here except you have joined this group.
Blake, the salary you receive from the company is so high. Are you sure you want to leave?”
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Blake checked the time and saw it was nine o’clock in the morning. She closed her eyes lying down as she said, “I’ll take a short nap for half an hour. Wake me up if there’s something!”
As soon as she finished saying that, Kevin, dressed in a black suit, walked into the office. He was holding a stack of documents with one hand and the other tucked in his pocket.
Blake had fallen asleep by the time Kevin entered the office. She heard nothing but the faint sound of footsteps.
Kevin’s presence usually set everyone in the entire secretary’s office on edge, except for Blake. Only she dared to nap during working hours.
Blake’s colleagues were amazed that she was not afraid even though Kevin was in the office. Since Blake was under Cecilia, the others believed that despite Blake’s position in the secretary’s office, she shared a certain level of authority with Kevin.
The staff in the secretary’s office found Cecilia was as scary as Zach. They sympathized with Blake as she bore the brunt of Cecilia’s temper.
Blake was so bold because Cecilia would not be in the office early morning, and Cecilia seldom looked for her. When Susan passed by Blake’s desk to enter Kevin’s office, she frowned at the sleeping figure but said nothing.
After Susan briefed Kevin on the day’s schedule, she went on to do other tasks. When she returned at half past eleven, she was surprised to find Blake still snoozing. Susan was annoyed with it as she thought, ‘No one else in the entire Jardin Corporation is as free as Blake is.’
Susan then timidly said to Kevin, “Mr. Harrison, Blake is still sleeping.”
Unexpectedly, Blake slept until lunchtime.
Janice patted Blake and said, “Blake, wake up! Everyone’s gone for lunch.”
Blake woke up and lifted her head. She looked very groggy as she glanced around, asking, “What time is it?”
“Lunchtime!” Janice replied, glancing nervously at Kevin in his office. His cold gaze frightened her as she said, ” I’ll meet you in the cafeteria.”
Blake freshened up herself and headed to the pantry for coffee. She suddenly recalled her days as Kevin’s assistant and decided to grab an extra cup for him. With the office empty, she slipped into Kevin’s office.
She then settled in Kevin’s chair while he was still on the phone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. He was completely unaware of Blake who was behind him. She moved the chair a little as she carefully examined the desk.
After Kevin ended the call, he turned around and saw Blake. He asked in an icy tone, “What are you doing?!”
Blake pushed a cup of coffee to Kevin and said, “I made your favorite hand- ground coffee. So, being the CEO’s assistant must have its perks, huh? This leather chair, the pearwood desk must be worth a fortune.”
Kevin responded, “Can’t you knock on the door before coming in?”
Blake did not take him seriously and said, “I’m not your assistant now. Besides, aren’t you my boyfriend? Can’t I come to my boyfriend’s office?” She grinned. “Are you done with work? Should we have lunch together?”
Kevin seemed to have reached the limit of patience he had for her. He frowned as he walked toward her, “Get out now. It’s working hours as long as you’re in the company. You better behave even during your notice period. Read the employee handbook again. If you can’t remember the rules, copy it a hundred times.”
In the past, when Kevin talked to Blake in this manner, she might have been afraid. But it was different now as they were in a relationship.
Blake leaned back comfortably with her hands on her head. She extended a finger and shook it, “It’s break time now. So, it isn’t working hours now. Therefore, I’m your girlfriend at this moment. Your stern face doesn’t work on me now!”
Kevin’s tone hardened. “That’s enough. I’ll give you three seconds. Get out!”
Blake genuinely felt a little guilty now. She smiled as she stood up. Just as she started feeling awkward, her phone rang, saving her from an uncomfortable exit.
The call was from the front desk, saying someone wanted to meet Blake.
Blake did not know who it was as she did not have many friends. Puzzled, she headed downstairs after hanging up the call.
At the company’s lobby, Blake was shocked to see Liam standing at the entrance. He looked lost amid a swarm of admiring coworkers. He dressed casually with a black mask and was holding a thermal lunchbox.
“Are you here for an interview? What’s your name?” someone asked.
“Can I get your number?” another chimed in. Liam was over six feet. He stood out in the crowd. He looked around and spotted Blake who came out of the elevator. He pointed at her and said, ” I’m here for her…”
The crowd’s attention shifted to Blake. She forced a smile, hurried over, and pulled Liam away from the crowd.
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At the tranquil company garden, Blake asked, “Liam, why are you here? How’d you even find me?”
Liam’s sudden arrival was not just a pleasant surprise but more of a shock to her. He lowered his eyes to look at her and admitted, “I searched for your company’s address online, and I texted you. But you didn’t reply.’
Blake glanced at her phone and saw a message and a missed call. She responded, “Oh, I’m sorry! I was napping when you called me. And I forgot that I’ve muted my phone.”
Blake changed topics. “By the way, have you eaten? How about I treat you to a meal?”
Liam replied, “I brought food for you.”
Blake was surprised, “What’s this?”
Liam said, “I made it myself.”
Blake took a deep breath, “You cooked?
Liam maintained his smile as he said, I made it according to your preference. Since you like spicy food, I made some spicy buffalo wings that you like.”
Blake loved food more than anything. She was a little moved upon hearing what he said. She thought, ‘He must be interested in me since he brought me food. I can’t string him along.’
She responded, “Liam, I’m sorry… I have a boyfriend! I quite like him and we work in the same company. He confessed to me yesterday. I can’t accept this!”
Liam’s eyes turned gloomy, “Can we be friends then?”
Blake remained quiet and thought, ‘ Why is he so humble?’
She replied, “Sure, you’re a platinum- rank web novelist, my idol since middle school. How could I not want to be friends with you? I’m just a bit surprised because big shots like you were usually aloof and unapproachable. It’s my pleasure to be able to become friends with you…”
Liam smiled slightly, “Okay.”
Blake was still worried that Liam might be upset. She carefully said, “Let’s go to the nearby Avalonian restaurant. There shouldn’t be many people at this hour.”
Liam responded, “Sure.”
Blake walked slowly, so Liam deliberately slowed his pace. She asked, “Did your headache get better? Have you consulted a doctor about it?”
Liam replied, “Don’t worry, I just need some rest.”
Blake nodded, “That’s good. It’s important to get some rest if you’re not feeling well. Don’t trouble yourself like this again in the future.”
Liam said, “Okay.”
Meanwhile, Susan was following behind Kevin as they headed downstairs from the office to the cafeteria. They coincidentally ran into Blake and Liam.
Susan said, “I knew it. Blake must be dating someone. Mr. Harrison, he must be the reason she resigned. And he’s even here now.”
Last night, Susan worked overtime with Kevin until almost ten o’clock. After a long wait, she finally had the opportunity for Kevin to give her a ride home. But he dropped her off halfway and went to pick up Blake. So, Susan wanted to take revenge on Blake.
Although Susan did not know why Kevin did that, she was sure Kevin and Blake’s relationship was not as simple as it seemed.
Susan decided to pin this matter on Blake. That was why she took the opportunity to talk negatively about Blake just now.
Kevin responded, “Are you very free? Stay back to work overtime tonight then.”
Susan said, “I didn’t mean it that way. I was just curious.”
Blake turned her head and saw Susan chase after Kevin. She was a little jealous. She then recalled Kevin seriously asked her to leave his office just now. She began to wonder if Kevin really considered her as his girlfriend.
She suspected that Kevin might have some ulterior motive for dating her, but she still did not know what his true intentions were.
If Kevin intended to use her for his own gain, she would never forgive him. Blake despised being used and exploited like a fool.
In the Avalonian restaurant, Liam opened the thermal lunchbox and placed it in front of Blake. He ordered a plate of spaghetti for himself. Liam asked, “You seem unhappy today. Should I not have come?”
Blake immediately looked up, “It’s not like that. It has nothing to do with you.”
Liam took a sip of warm water and said, “I didn’t take it to heart. Try it.”
Blake quickly composed herself. She did not want to affect him because of her own problems. She said, “I didn’t expect your cooking skills to be this good.”
Liam replied, “After I recovered from my illness, I’ve been living alone. I’ve always been writing novels alone since I graduated from school. I normally cook for myself.”
Blake asked, “What about your parents? Don’t you live with them?”
Liam answered, “They divorced and each has their own family. It’s inconvenient for me to stay with either of them.”
Blake had not expected that. She looked at Liam with compassion. She understood the loneliness of being abandoned by parents. She had been alone growing up too.
Liam continued, “I got leukemia, and my parents couldn’t afford the medical expenses. This became a burden to them. They argued almost every day and that persisted for six months before they decided to divorce! Later, I met a kind person who donated me the medical fees, giving me a second chance at life.”
Liam looked particularly earnest when he stared at her. However, he did not realize that the more casually he mentioned these things, the more heart -wrenching it was for Blake. She felt very sorry for him.
Blake had never thought a successful writer like him would have such a poignant backstory.
Blake was chewing her food when tears suddenly filled her eyes. “Let’s not talk about it anymore, it’s just too sad! How did you manage to get through all this alone? I am alone too, but at least I have a cousin, an aunt, and an uncle who care for me. They treat me like their own daughter.”
Liam quickly grabbed some tissues and handed them to her. He said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bring this up. I’m used to being alone, but I’m doing okay now.”
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Blake returned to the office fifteen minutes before she had to resume working.
She lowered her head and texted Liam, [ Although our blind date didn’t work out, we can still be friends. I’m sure you’ll find someone even better.
[Also, thank you for the lunch today. The food you made was delicious. But you don’t need to trouble yourself again in the future.]
Liam replied very quickly, [Is he good to you?]
Blake pondered a few seconds. When she recalled what happened during lunchtime, she was jealous. ‘Not good at all,’ she thought before replying, [ Not exactly good. But that’s who he is. He’s distant, rigid, and a workaholic.
[Just now, he even scolded me for sitting in his chair. He was so fierce when I asked him to have lunch with me.]
Liam asked, [Why do you like him then?
Blake responded, [It’s complicated. You overlook flaws when you like someone.]
Blake was walking and suddenly bumped into someone. She hit her forehead on something hard, and it was painful. Her phone clattered to the ground.
She then heard Susan’s displeased voice, “Blake, it’s working hours now. You’ve slept from morning until lunchtime. And now you’re leisurely playing on your phone. Is there no one who can control you anymore?”
Blake calmly picked up her phone from the floor and dusted it off. She said, ” From the way you’re talking, it seems like you want to control me.”
Blake glanced at Kevin before looking at Susan. She grinned at Susan and replied coolly, “You can boss me around when you become deputy CEO.”
After that, she regained her composure and returned to her desk. People in the office who were watching the scene just now quickly looked away. They then lowered their heads and pretended to be engrossed in their work.
Susan said, “Mr. Harrison, look at her.”
Kevin coldly responded, “Mind your own business.”
Janice silently gave Blake a thumbs-up.
Blake had a work chat software open on her computer. She added an employee from the Strategic Planning Department who worked on the same floor as Cecilia to ask him about her. He told her that Cecilia did not come to the company today.
The employee from the Strategic Planning Department asked, [Aren’t you the assistant? Don’t you know her schedule?]
Blake sent him an emoji that described a headache expression before replying, [More of a lackey than an assistant.]
He responded, [It must be tough for you. She used to be an assistant herself. Now that she’s become the deputy CEO, she’s known for being difficult to deal with. Besides Mr. Jardin, everyone in the company avoids her.]
Blake replied, [Hehe, thanks. If she comes back to the office, please let me know. I’ll then go up.]
The employee from the Strategic Planning Department responded, [No problem.]
Blake thought, ‘It seems like Cecilia won’t be coming to the company today.
It’s strange. Usually, other assistants know their boss’s schedule. But I’m so free. I need someone else to tell me if my superior is coming into the office or not.
Blake was full of energy after sleeping all morning. She rested her chin on her hand and aimlessly clicked in her chat with Kevin. Then she turned her head and saw Kevin talking to Susan for over half an hour.
When Susan came out, she stood in front of Blake’s desk with files taken from Kevin. She looked down at Blake provocatively and said, “Enjoy it while it lasts.”
Blake responded without looking at Susan, “Just because you’ve been Kevin’s assistant for a few days, you’re already throwing your weight around? Take a good look at yourself; it’s so laughable.”
Blake was rarely defeated in verbal confrontations. She would not cause trouble as long as she was not being provoked. However, some people could not resist running their mouths.
Susan was left speechless by Blake and left in anger.
Janice leaned over and expressed her concern, “Aren’t you afraid that Mr. Harrison will target you? He’s very protective. In the past, when someone spoke ill of you behind your back, he targeted them for a very long time. That was why those people backed off.”
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Blake asked, “Did that really happen? Why didn’t I know about it?”
Janice responded, “It was during your business trip. You weren’t here during that time.”
Blake thought, ‘I was away that time. I didn’t expect a cold man like him would actually defend me. It’s really a pleasant surprise.’
Blake leisurely tapped her fingers on the desk and said confidently, “Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare cross me.”
Janice asked, “Why’s that? Does he still want you to be his assistant?”
Blake chuckled, “I’m not telling you.”
She then grabbed her phone and went to the washroom. She sat on the toilet and texted Kevin after pondering for a while.
Blake texted, [Can you keep an eye on your new assistant? It’s obvious that she’s deliberately targeting me.]
Two minutes later, Blake thought, ‘ Why hasn’t he replied to me yet?’
Kevin replied, [Is she wrong? What were you doing during working hours? If you have nothing to do, find something to keep yourself busy.]
Upon seeing his reply, Blake furiously said, “Seriously? I’m your girlfriend! Not only were you not siding with me, but you also defended her! All right, you’re quite something.”
She responded, [Fine! You’re incredible. I won’t be your girlfriend anymore. Go find whoever you want to be with!]
Then, Blake immediately blocked Kevin’s phone number. When she returned to the office, she coincidentally ran into Kevin who was about to leave for a meeting.
Blake coldly snorted in front of him before she turned her head and walked away. When Kevin finished his meeting, it was about time to clock out. Blake had also packed up and left the office.
Blake clocked out first, drawing envious looks from the receptionist, who had already been working overtime for half an hour. She left the company building with her head down, visibly upset as she carried her bag.
Blake felt empty and angry for some reason. When she saw a stone at her feet, she kicked it hard.
She said, “You jerk! Is it fun to toy with my feelings? You’re the one who said you wanted me to be your girlfriend. It’s only the first day, and you’re already not acting like a responsible boyfriend!”
Suddenly, a gentle voice broke through Blake’s thoughts. “Something upset you?”
Blake immediately looked up when she heard the familiar voice. She was surprised as she looked at Liam standing in front of her. She asked, ” Why are you here? Didn’t you leave?”
Blake then looked at a colleague from work beside Liam. The colleague asked, “Mr. Xander, you know Ms. Dion?”
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Liam was looking at Blake the entire time. He said with a smile, “We’re acquainted. Are you heading home? Let me give you a lift.”
Blake responded, “I think…”
Before Blake rejected Liam, she noticed a bus pass by the bus stop. She immediately changed her mind, ” Thank you then.”
Blake’s colleague from the Editorial Department next to them glanced over with curiosity and said, “Mr. Xander, I’ve arranged a ride for you. It’ll be here very soon.”
Liam responded, “Okay.”
He wondered, ‘Could this be a new opportunity?’
Soon, the car arrived, Blake and Liam got into the cab together. She comfortably leaned back in the seat and said, “I usually take the bus after work. Never thought I’d get a ride home with my idol. Thanks, Liam.”
Liam’s gazed gently at Blake and said with a smile, “You don’t have to call me your idol. Just Liam is fine.”
Blake responded, “But I like calling you ‘my idol’.”
Liam replied, “Okay, it’s up to you.”
Curious, Blake asked, “What brings you to Jardin Corporation? If you’d told me, I could’ve gone to get you.”
Liam replied, “Just an interview.”
Blake responded, “An interview? But you’ve never liked interviews! There are rumors in the industry that you’re very mysterious. There are all sorts of speculations about you.”
Liam did not reply to her statement. He said, “Three days later, I’ll be hosting a book signing at the Ventropolis Library. Could you accompany me that day?”
Blake said excitedly, “Of course! I’d love to.”
The phone in her bag vibrated. And as the car jolted, the phone call was accidentally accepted. Blake was a very talkative person. She did not stop chatting with Liam throughout the journey. Even the driver playfully said she was talkative.
Liam patiently listened to her without getting annoyed. When they arrived at their destination, it was seven thirty in the evening. So, Liam invited her for dinner and went to a Venturian restaurant.
Since they had similar tastes, they ordered dishes they both liked. After a server poured water for them, Blake immediately drank some to soothe her throat. She said, “You’re the first person who never complained about me talking too much and never interrupted me. I’m so chatty that my friends think I’m a chatterbox and find me annoying.”
After Blake finished her water, Liam filled her glass and said, “No, I enjoy listening to you. It’s been a long time since someone talked to me this much.”
“Sorry, I need to use the washroom now,” said Blake.
Liam responded, “Okay.”
Blake usually brought her phone with her when she went to the washroom. It made her feel more secure.
As Blake checked her phone, she noticed there was a call just ended. She clicked on it and was surprised to find it was Kevin who called and it lasted for twenty minutes.
Blake had a sudden feeling of discomfort as she thought, ‘I must’ve accidentally answered the call. Kevin must’ve overheard my entire conversation with Liam. Hold on, why should I feel guilty?’
Blake dialed Kevin’s number but he did not pick up the call. On the second attempt, right before the call was about to be missed, Kevin slowly answered it. Blake said impatiently, “Why did you call me? Out with it.”
Kevin responded, “Come with me to a banquet in three days.”
Blake rolled her eyes and said, “Oh, now you remember me? Sorry, I already have plans that day. Try asking Susan. I’m not in the mood to go with you.”
She felt disdain and continued, “Don’t come near me in the future.”
Blake felt very good the moment she ended the call. When Blake returned to the table, the dishes were almost all served.
Liam wiped the utensils before handing them to Blake. She rarely did that because she thought unclean utensils would not make her sick. Liam accompanied Blake home after dinner.
Blake’s romantic relationship which only lasted one day did not bother her. She did not expect much from this relationship. Although she had trouble sleeping the night before, she could sleep soundly after she got home.
At ten thirty at night, Kevin drove home after work. He looked at his phone and there were no messages. As he drove, he unknowingly drove to Blake’s neighborhood. He looked up and noticed Blake’s place was dimly lit.
Kevin lowered the car window for ventilation. The warm air from the heater was dispersed. Then, he saw Liam in a corner.
Liam was with a woman near a flowerbed under the streetlamp. She handed him a suitcase and said, “Your mother was worried you wouldn’t get used to it. Everything at the place is arranged according to the setup at home.”
Liam replied, “Okay, thank you.”
He dragged the suitcase and walked into the residential area. He noticed the black car with its high beams on. The moment Kevin winded up his car window, his eyes met with Liam’s cold eyes.
Over the next three days, Blake was in high spirits at work. She was prepared to finish her last few days of work at Jardin Corporation and officially leave in four days.
As for the matter between Blake and Kevin, it seemed like their relationship had never started. Blake was feeling as carefree as ever in the past few days.
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Even if they saw each other at the company, Blake could still keep her calm. At that moment, a colleague from the Editorial Department brought Blake a work badge and asked, “Blake, what’s your relationship with Xander Gale? He insisted on working with you for the book signing. I’m jealous! could you get a complete set of books for me?”
Blake happily put on the work badge and flicked her hair smugly before saying, “Sure, it’s no big deal.”
Then came another request, “One more thing. I’m embarrassed to ask, but could you do me this favor?”
Blake agreed, “Do tell.”
The editorial colleague said, “I found Xander’s contact and texted him, but he hasn’t responded.”
Blake replied, “I’ll mention it to him, but I can’t promise anything.”
“It’s okay, it’ll work if you tell him. I think he treats you differently. Also, the car’s here. You should hurry. Xander is waiting for you,” said the editorial colleague.
The book signing event was at half past nine, so there was still half an hour. Many people at the office had high hopes for Blake and wanted her to get Liam’s autographed books for them. It made her feel like she had hooked up with a rich guy.
At the Ventropolis Library, Blake and Liam entered through the employee entrance to avoid the crowd. When they had reached the second floor, Blake saw the crowd outside. She exclaimed, ” Liam, you’re almost as popular as any top-tier celebrity. If they saw your real face, the fans would’ve gone crazy.”
At the same time, the editor who was with Liam reminded him, “You just need to sign autographs and no pictures.”
Blake looked behind her and saw that Liam was not listening to her. Instead, he was still chatting with the editor, Olivia Blue. Olivia and Liam were very close partners.
Olivia looked sharp in her suit. She turned to Blake and requested, “Ms. Dion, the event will start in two minutes. During this period, could you help monitor the fans? I have some arrangements to make. We also might need to meet with some guests.”
Blake nodded and replied, “No worries, you can count on me.”
Throughout the signing, guards were standing on both sides, and they were there to keep Liam safe. No one knew how crazily the fans would react.
Blake gave Liam a water bottle during the signing and asked, “Are you nervous?”
Liam replied, “With you around, I’m not nervous at all.”
Blake was confused and thought, ‘Why did he say it so charmingly? He sounded like a character from his novels.’
The event went on smoothly and many fans showed up. Blake managed to prevent fans from taking pictures with Liam. It was already half past four in the evening when the event ended.
Blake was exhausted from the event and dozed off. After Liam finished signing the last book, he kept the pen and massaged his wrists. He then shielded her from the light with a book.
Olivia had just hung up her call and walked in. Just as she was about to talk, Liam hushed her before walking out.
In the corridor, Liam glanced at Blake and smiled. He turned around and asked, “Is something the matter?”
Olivia answered, “Good news! A big shot wants to meet you, which could greatly benefit your career.”
However, Liam refused, “No, I don’t want to go.”
Olivia insisted, “You can’t. You have to go. She’s the wife of Jardin Corporation’s CEO. Don’t worry, it’s just a meal and nothing else.”
Liam argued, “Olivia, you should know. I don’t like such events.”
Olivia continued, “But she’s already waiting for you. If you don’t go, there’ll be severe consequences. Jardin Corporation is not someone our company can mess with. I know that the new website that Jardin Corporation established did a lot to recruit you. It has messed up your life, but could you do this for me? Just think of it as repaying me for being your editor.”
Liam apologized, “I’m sorry.”
Blake overheard their conversation, and intervened, “You should go. Madelyn’s a friend who’s helped my family in tough times. Plus, I know her well, and she’s stunning. It’s a win for you to go. Just be careful around her husband. Mr. Jardin is quite possessive. Even a look at Madelyn might anger him. But don’t worry. I’ll protect you!”
Olivia was taken aback. She asked, “You know Mr. Jardin’s wife? Why are you still an assistant with such connections?”
Blake, struck by the realization, exclaimed, “Right! Why am I still an assistant?”
Liam smiled and said, “If you want me to go, I’ll go.”
Olivia immediately smiled and said. ” Sure, I’ll arrange for your ride immediately. The meeting will be at The Deli.”