Female Novel
Chapter 96 Interviewing Bennett
Chapter 96 Interviewing Bennett
Since that day, Catalina hadn’t seen Bennett for a long time.
It seemed that his scandals with Claire had also died down, at least unlike before when it was reported
every day.
Now their relationship had become much more low-profile.
Meanwhile, Catalina was working at her desk when the landline next to her computer rang.
She picked it up.
She heard the voice of the chief editor, Mr. Tate, on the other end.
"Lina, please come to my office."
"Okay."
Catalina headed to the chief editor's office after receiving the order.
"Lina, you performed exceptionally well in outfield interviews in Starham Mountain last time. The
leaders have seen your hard work, so they have assigned you another excellent new task to you this
time."
Upon hearing the chief editor's words, Catalina had a hunch that she might receive another tricky task.
"Chief editor, what kind of task is it?"
"Take a look for yourself."
The chief editor handed Catalina a file.
Catalina opened it and was a bit puzzled.
She never expected that the new task would be asking her to interview... Bennett?
"This is..."
Catalina looked hesitant.novelbin
"Not easy, is it?"
"...Exactly."
Rather than not being easy, the task was extremely difficult.
Catalina tightened her lips and asked, "Mr. Tate, do you think we can change this task..."
"Don't turn me down so quickly."
Not giving Catalina a chance to refuse, Felix waved his hand and said, "We chose you for a reason."
"Well, go ahead, Mr. Tate."
Catalina bit her lip.
"Everyone knows that Mr. Shaffer never accepts media interviews easily, so this task is very difficult,
but Catalina, it’s a different case for you."
"I..."
"Firstly, you have a good relationship with Mr. Wyatt, right?"
"...No, that’s not what you think."
Catalina explained in a hurry, "At most, we're just rivals. We really are not that close."
The editor-in-chief looked as if he knew everything and added, "That's called a love-hate relationship."
"..."
Catalina was speechless.
They were arguing frequently, but they never liked each other.
"Look, Mr. Wyatt is Mr. Shaffer's cousin. And last time, you and Mr. Shaffer spent at least fifteen
minutes in the same room. Even if nothing really happened that night, there must have been some
other feelings between you, right? Maybe he'll show you respect and agree to take the interview?"
"..."
Would Bennett do her a favor?
She was afraid he would refuse her mercilessly.
Talking about this reminded Catalina of Bennett's soft yet long kiss that night...
She felt a surge of shyness, and her cheeks blushed.
Felix added, "Our leaders have already made a decision, so you just have a try for now! The main
focus of this interview will be on Shaffer Group's technological reform and the independent
development of the mobile system. Of course, we also need to pay attention to the hot topics of the
entertainment news. There are rumors that he and Claire are planning to get married, so you should try
to probe for information! If you can verify that it’s true, we'll have a real scoop."
Getting married?
Catalina tightened her grip on the file in her hand.
Her face turned slightly pale.
She saw that the leaders had made up their minds and she had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
Walking out of the editor-in-chief's office, she still felt a bit dazed.
So Bennett was really going to marry Claire?
Then why did he kiss her that day and tell her what she should do, which made her waver and
irresistibly drawn to and hopelessly trapped him?
"That jerk!"
Catalina angrily rubbed her lips with her sleeve, as if she wanted to erase all memories of him
immediately.
On the first day, Catalina didn't take the case of interviewing Bennett seriously.
She deliberately avoided it.
The next day, she still put aside all the materials and had no intention of preparing for this interview.
It wasn't until the third day that the editor-in-chief, Felix, started asking about her progress that Catalina
had to formally put it on her agenda.
Actually, to interview Bennett, she could have just called him directly.
Although they were divorced, she still had his private contact information.
But there were only two possible outcomes.
The first was being rejected.
This might actually be the best result.
The second was being insulted by Bennett, and he might even suspect that she was using this as an
excuse to get close to him again.
Catalina was at her wit's end.
After careful consideration, she decided to follow the regulations and make an appointment on behalf of
the company to schedule a meeting with Bennett in advance. She made a call to the general
secretary's office of the Shaffer Group.
"Hello, this is the general secretary's office of the Shaffer Group."
Just after she dialed the number, came a female voice without emotions on the other end of the line.
"Hello."
Catalina replied politely. "I'm Catalina, a journalist from Sayton Newspaper. Our company..."
"I'm sorry, Ms. Grant."
To her surprise, only after she introduced herself, the secretary interrupted her, "Mr. Shaffer never
accepts any media interviews. Goodbye!"
"Wait, at least hear me...hello?"
Before she could finish her sentence, the call was already disconnected.
Catalina was furious.
Did they really have to cut her off like that? Couldn't they let her finish speaking at least?
Feeling frustrated by the rejection, Catalina was about to give up, but Felix's phone bombing gave her
no choice but to keep going.
It was clear that calling the general secretary's office was not going to work.
Catalina crossed this method written in her notebook.
She had to try a second one.
After hesitating for a few seconds, she gritted her teeth and finally called Vincent.
She just didn’t want to ask Bennett for help.
For one thing, she didn’t dare to.
For another, she didn't want to.
Catalina’s dignity wouldn't allow her to do something like this.
When Vincent received Catalina's call, he was having a meeting.
He looked confusedly at the caller’s name on his phone screen for a few seconds.
After glancing at Bennett sitting at his seat, he quite quietly left the meeting room.
"Mrs. Shaffer?"
"Yes, Vincent."
It had been a while since they spoke last time, so Catalina was a little awkward.
"Well...you can call me Lina if you want."
After all, she was no longer Mrs. Shaffer of Sophora Villa.
That title now belonged to Claire.
"I wouldn't dare."
"Mrs. Shaffer," Vincent asked respectfully, "are you looking for Mr. Shaffer?"
"No!"
Catalina denied it quickly.
"Then, may I ask what can I...?"
"I’m calling partly because of Bennett."
"..."
Catalina coughed, touched her nose and explained why she was calling, "Well, actually... I'm calling on
behalf of our company, we..."
"I understand."
Vincent immediately knew why she was calling after she said these words. He continued, "You want to
conduct an exclusive interview with Mr. Shaffer, right?"
"...Right."
Catalina bit her lip and replied, "Is it nearly impossible?"
"That's correct. Mr. Shaffer has always refused to be interviewed by the media. But..."
Vincent paused for a moment and continued, "But I think you will be an exception, Mrs. Shaffer. Let me
ask Mr. Shaffer after he finishes the meeting, and I'll give you a reply later."
"Okay, thanks a lot, Vincent. I really appreciate it."
Catalina thanked him and hung up the phone.