Female Novel
Chapter 148
“Sure, Dad. All I want are my mother’s jade bracelets. I’ll help you as long as you give them back tome.”
There was a shift in Roland’s countenance upon hearing her mention the bracelets. “Why must youinsist on bringing them up? They’re worth nothing anyway. Besides, you aren’t even in desperateneed of money.”
Staring at him seriously, Selena asked, “Do you only ever care about money?”
Her question rendered him speechless.
“I already asked for them when I last saw you. I don’t care even if they’re worth nothing. I want thembecause they belonged to my mother. Since you agreed to help me find them, I’ll help you as soonas I get them back.” After repeating herself, Selena turned away to continue going through herdocuments.
Still in his seat, Roland dared not make a fuss despite her attitude, as the fact that he threw atantrum last time already put him in a disadvantage. “Alright, I’ll search for them back in the house,but you can’t blame me if I can’t find them, since it has been a while since anybody saw them,okay? I know you wouldn’t want to see the company your mother established be ruined just like this,right?”
“Just go find them.”
With a nod, Roland left the office.novelbin
On the other hand, Linda heard every single word of their exchange while she was outside. Shestarted to criticize Roland as soon as she reentered the room. “He only ever thinks of you when he’s
in a tight spot. Back then, he was so ready to disown you! President Yard, are you taking pity onhim? Are you really going to help him?”
Selena stopped writing before answering her, “Back then, I helped run the company, and it was setup by my parents, so I don’t want to see it go bankrupt. However, nor am I going to make it easy forhim.”
Hearing that, Linda pouted, but she remained silent, knowing that Selena had everything in control.At that moment, Selena’s phone beeped with an incoming message. She checked her phone out ofreflex, only to find out that it was a junk message.
Linda witnessed her reactions. “President Yard, are you waiting for someone’s message?”
Quickly realizing she was acting out of character, Selena’s face turned a scarlet hue. “No, I’m not.”
However, Linda wore a cheeky smile as she questioned, “You look like a woman who’s waiting foran apology and good news from her boyfriend after a quarrel.”
Selena had nothing to say to that, as she did fight with Pierre, and she seemed to be waiting for himto get in touch with her.
“Oh? I hit the mark, didn’t I? President Yard, have you really gotten into a relationship?” Eagerlyseeking out gossip, Linda moved closer to her.
“Stop spouting nonsense!” Selena was blushing even harder.
“Come on, President Yard. I want to be in the loop. I’m your assistant, you know? It’s gonna lookweird if I don’t know anything about your relationship if you’re in one.” Holding Selena’s hand, Lindaswung their hands back and forth.
Annoyed at Linda’s antics, Selena relented. “Fine, I’ll tell you!”
“Who is he? Is he from a rich family? Do I know him?” Linda was so eager to know that she wasbuzzing with excitement.
“He’s Pierre Fowler.”
As soon as Linda heard his name, her smile froze. “President Yard, he’s getting married, so...” Shewas suddenly overcome with a dreadful feeling while wondering if Selena interfered with hisrelationship.
“It’s too complicated to explain now, so I’ll tell you later.” At that moment, Selena wasn’t sure howshe should explain herself.
“Alright.” Linda wore a brilliant smile. “Anybody is fine as long as you’re happy. However, do makesure to not be too showy about your relationship, or else I might envy you! Haha!”
“Just get out already!”
After that, Linda left with a stack of documents in her hands. The smile on her face melted as soonas she got out of the office.