BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 38
There was no time for Arianne Wynn to scrutinize where she had heard this voice from. Thus, it was to her surprise when she stepped into the office and saw Eric Nathaniel.
"You..."
Eric Nathaniel flashed her a small smile. "Yes, I'm your boss now. However, don't think that I'll help you under the table. I don't play favoritism. Have a seat first. I have something to tell Mr. Donn."
Simon Donn was surprised that Eric Nathaniel actually knew Arianne Wynn and involuntarily felt apprehensive, quickly stepping up with a smile. "Mr. Nathaniel, what can I be in favor of you?"
Eric looked amiable and welcoming, yet he wore a ghostly smile at the corner of his lips. In addition, he flaunted his gorgeous looks. Even Simon Donn, who was also a man, found him captivating. However, when the former spoke, his words were the least bit welcoming.
"Claim your remuneration at HR and leave."
The grin on Simon Donn's face froze. "Wha - what? Why? Have I performed poorly?"
Eric Nathaniel raised an arched brow when he answered, "No, I just don't like you."
Simon Donn blenched. He had thought that the new boss must have a good temper since he was so smiley, not expecting him to land a harsh strike as soon as he stepped into position.
Before Simon Donn left, his glare daggered at Arianne Wynn.
Arianne shrugged helplessly. This had nothing to do with her.
After Simon Donn left, Eric Nathaniel spoke to her, "You don't have to work for the rest of the day. Go back and have some rest, you must be exhausted taking care of Mark last night. Don't mistake this as favoritism. If you're not in the right state of mind, you won't have the efficiency. Come back after you get a good rest."
Arianne Wynn wanted to say that Mark Tremont had been the least of effort to take care of yesterday, but she was indeed beaten to exhaustion. So she replied gratefully, "Alright then, thank you."
Returning to the Tremont Estate, Arianne saw the familiar lean figure seated on the couch once she entered the hall and was slightly surprised. Mark Tremont, who was always a workaholic, was not yet in his office.
There were two seconds of hesitation on whether she wanted to greet him before Arianne headed upstairs without a sound.
Mark Tremont put down the
magazine in his hand with a dark expression. His nearly exploding anger was suppressed when he caught a glimpse of how worn out she looked. Content belongs to Novelxo.org
A text message was received. Mark Tremont took a glance, it was Eric Nathaniel.
"I've done what you said and let her go home. Fired Simon Donn as well. You owe me a meal, don't forget."
Mark Tremont did not reply to him, tossing his mobile phone to the side. If he had known that Arianne would pull along face at him, he may as well have not let her come home. Content belongs to Novelxo.org
When it was eight at night, Arianne was woken up by a call from Tiffany Lane. When she saw who was calling her, she became delightfully surprised.
"Tiff?"
Tiffany Lane cried out in excitement over the line. "Ari, I'm back! I'm at the airport now, I'll see you tomorrow! Can you come?"
Without giving it a thought, Arianne answered, "I have to work tomorrow. I'll see you after work."
She had always adhered to her time schedule, holding onto her discipline in conducting what she should do at what time.
Not expecting Tiffany Lane to return so soon, Arianne felt like the previous lemons life had thrown her were all gone.
Mary then knocked. "Madam, meal time."
Arianne hung up and acknowledged her. It usually meant that Mark Tremont was
home when Mama Mary changed how she addressed her.
There was a hint of joy on Arianne's face when she went downstairs. Her joy was a complete contrast from the dark look on Mark Tremont.
Seated before the dining table, Arianne's appetite was ample as she had two servings and even a bowl of soup. Considering for a moment, she then said, "I have something to do after work tomorrow. I may come home later." Content belongs to Novelxo.org
Mark Tremont did not reply to her, merely giving her a snort.
She paused before continuing. "Tiffany is back, I want to see her."