Chapter 30: He Became Her Boss
Chapter 30: He Became Her Boss
"Yes, I know the rules."
Even if she had something else to do, she still had to meet her future boss first anyway.
But Wendy started to feel strange again.
Hadn't she come to company in the same car with Kane? Couldn't he have said something back then? Or were there some things that could only be spoken once the contract was signed? This was getting a bit confusing.
"Would you please lead the way for me?"
"Of course."
The secretary had only led her to the elevator banks.
With the folder in her arms, she nodded at the elevator.
"The CEO's office is on the 32nd floor.I can't take you all the way there since I have other things to take care of."
Wendy was speechless for a moment.
It was her first time in this building how could anyone expect her to just march into the CEO's office by herself?! "Is there any problem, Miss Finch?"
"...No."
Despite her answer, Wendy's lips were twitching.
She entered the elevator and pressed the button for the 32nd floor.
It carried her all the way to the top without stopping at any other floors.
The elevator dinged and the doors opened.
Wendy had thought that since Miss Cotton and the receptionist were still in the building, the other employees must still be working as well.
But the sight that greeted her was a surprise.
This floor was wide and brightly lit, but all the desks and chairs were empty.
Nobody else was there.
It was so quiet that the clack of her high heels against the floor tiles sounded louder than usual.
The air conditioner was still on, though, and the room's temperature was quite low.
This, in addition to her apprehension, caused goose bumps to appear on her arms.
It was like a scene from a horror movie.
Wendy quickly shook the absurd thoughts away from her head and made a beeline for the CEO's office at the other end of the hall.
She stopped at the door and knocked gently.
"Mr.Evans, it's Wendy Finch."
"Come in,"
A cold voice came from inside the office.
Wendy's heart skipped a beat.
That voice sounded familiar, but she was sure it wasn't Kane who had spoken.
Wendy pushed the door and took a peek.
She couldn't see anyone, so she slowly stepped into the room.
All of a sudden, a figure jumped out from behind a door and made a face at her.
"Ahi" Wendy screamed.
Luke burst into laughter.
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"Luke? !"
She had a hand over her chest as she demanded, "What are you doing here?"
"Ha ha, it's not just me, you know.My brother is also here."
As he moved to the side, Wendy finally noticed the man lounging leisurely at the sofa in the middle of the office.
He was still in his signature black suit, and one hand was draped lightly over his forehead.
He sat quietly, but his piercing gaze was looking straight at her.
Wendy instantly felt her skin prickle, and her own temples began to throb.
Ryan and his daughter had stayed in her apartment for just one night, but so many humiliating things had happened in such a short span of time.
She felt justified at kicking them out the very next day.
Well, the father and child hadn't appeared in front of her in the days that followed, so she had foolishly believed that they would no longer have any contact in the future.
She suddenly flushed at the memory of that cursed day.
She took a couple of steps back before demanding, "Why are you here?"
She looked around the room again.
"Where is Mr.Evans?"
"It's way past his working hours,"
Ryan finally spoke, his voice hoarse.
He kept staring at Wendy like he was lost in his thoughts.
It was her first day of filming, and she had especially chosen a red dress for such a milestone.
It was not easy to look good in a bright red outfit, but she looked perfect in it, the crimson shade complimenting her clear and delicate skin.
Her skin was very fine, as white as jade, with a warm luster.
Dressed in such bright red, she looked as lovely as fresh cherry.
It was a camisole dress, the thin straps covering the barest skin and accentuating her collarbones and smooth shoulders.
The dress tapered down to fit her slim waist while hugging the rest of her curves in all the right places.
The hem stopped just ten centimeters above her knees, showcasing her long legs and a significant portion of her thighs.
The image was burning itself into Ryan's eyes.
Then he scowled.
Was she wearing this exact same dress while mingling with the film crew for an entire day? The hunger in his eyes was easy to read, and Wendy blushed even more beneath his hot gaze.
She clutched at the chain of her purse with unease and moved subtly in an attempt to cover herself.
"Why...Why are you here?" she asked again.
"Dear Wendy, don't you know which group Glory Media belongs to?" Luke teased.
"Of course I know."
"Oh? And?"
"It's Oliver Group..."
Realization hit her even as she spoke, and Wendy's eyes widened in disbelief.
She looked back and forth between the brothers, aghast.
Oliver Group! Ryan Oliver? She felt like she had just been struck by lightning.
There had always been something familiar about his name ever since the first time she had heard it, but she had never figured it out all this time.
So he was connected with Oliver Group.
No, worse who was the current president of Oliver Group? It was Ryan Oliver! He was the big boss of Oliver Group himself! Wendy swallowed hard.
Unbidden, her hand lifted to point a trembling finger at the two men.
"You! You...You're..."
Second generation conglomerates from Oliver Group.
They came from an extremely wealthy family. And if Ryan was the big boss, then that would make Luke the famous playboy younger brother.
And the little girl, Precious, was definitely the princess of this esteemed family.
This much was rather well-known to the public.
Wendy put a hand over her head, feeling dizzy at this newfound information.
"Are you alright, Dear Wendy?"
She turned and stared at Luke.
Try as she might, she was finding it hard to reconcile this childish man with the libertine that had always made the headlines.
As for Ryan, there hadn't really been any rumors worth mentioning, but his brother was a different matter.
Luke was a regular subject among the members of the entertainment circle, despite not being a part of it himself.
It was mostly due to the fact that basically all of his ex-girlfriends were celebrities models, actresses, or up and coming talents.
Wendy suddenly felt the contract in her hands turn heavy.
She looked at the contract and finally came to her senses.
"So, then.Did you also prepare this contract for me?" Everything was starting to make sense now.
No wonder they were freely lounging inside Kane's office.
No wonder the stipulations of the agreement had been strangely skewed in her favor! This man was actually her boss.
After so much excitement, it was as though a basin of cold water had just been poured over Wendy's head, and the contract she held in her hand had turned into a hot potato.
She lowered her eyes and tried to calm herself down for a bit.
When she looked up again, her gaze had taken on a sharp glint. "Mr.Oliver, why did you go to such lengths to sign me under Glory Media? Just what exactly do you want from me? "