Chapter 116: Chapter 116: He Did It to Protect You
"He’s not protecting me at all. He’s just keeping me under surveillance at home," Summer said, her face flushed with anger. ’Isn’t he just restricting my freedom?’
"You just don’t get it. You’re the CEO’s wife now. It’s inevitable that jealous people will come looking for trouble. This is so much better. Now, no one dares to bother you!"
’Is that so? Ever since Reina West resigned, no one has gossiped about me or come looking for trouble. Was he the one who stopped it all behind the scenes? He’s actually done so much for me... He really cares that much, so why has he never told me anything?’
After the trade show ended, the company became increasingly busy. On top of that, Summer Lancaster had taken a few days off, so her work had piled into a mountain. All the new jewelry pieces needed to be packaged and sent to the market. Although they knew sales wouldn’t be too bad, they still felt a little anxious.
Summer Lancaster spent the entire morning finishing the work that had accumulated during her days off. She didn’t rest for a single minute or even take a sip of water.
It was getting late. Summer Lancaster straightened up and stretched, getting ready to go to lunch. The morning’s work had truly exhausted her.
Just as she was about to head out, she came face-to-face with a legendary figure from within the company. The woman was tall, with crimson lips, exquisite makeup, and an immaculate business suit—everything about her spoke of her meticulous and exceptional nature.
She was Kenneth Yates’s chief executive secretary, Eleanor Grant. Known for her serious demeanor, she was even more meticulous when it came to her work, but she shouldn’t have been on this floor. Legend had it that she was one of Kenneth Yates’s classmates when he studied abroad in Ameris. After graduation, she had followed him to the Yates Group to become his chief secretary. Some even said they were originally a couple, which was why Kenneth had brought her into the company. But all of that happened after Thea Shaw left. At that time, Summer Lancaster hadn’t married him, so it was perfectly normal for him to have a girlfriend. ’It’s not something I have any right to interfere with,’ she understood.
Summer Lancaster smiled and stepped forward, positioning herself before the other woman with poise and grace.
"Secretary Grant, what brings you to this floor?"
Eleanor Grant smiled. They had only met a few times and could hardly be called familiar, but her expression seemed to widen the distance between them. In Summer’s mind, Eleanor was being hostile and keeping a considerable distance from her on purpose.
"Director Lancaster, you are the CEO’s wife now, which means I’m at your service as well. The CEO sent me to fetch you. Alright, I’ve delivered the message. I’ll be going now. You don’t need to be so guarded around me. We’re on the same team." Eleanor Grant then turned and walked away on her high heels.
Summer Lancaster stood frozen in place. ’What did she mean, "we’re on the same team"?’ She didn’t understand. ’That woman, Eleanor, obviously has feelings for Kenneth. So why would she say that?’
KNOCK KNOCK
"Come in!"
Summer Lancaster pushed open the door and walked into the CEO’s office. Kenneth Yates was again wearing those glasses he used to "look cool," which added a touch of scholarly charm to his otherwise cold demeanor.
"I wonder what our CEO needs me for?"
Kenneth Yates looked up at her, then rose and walked to her side. He raised an eyebrow at her. "Lunch. Did you forget?"
"Oh." Summer dodged him and went straight to the dining table.
"Hey, what’s with the cold reaction? I thought you’d be happy." Kenneth’s enthusiasm was instantly dashed by her flat "Oh." ’And to think I had all her favorite dishes specially prepared.’
"Oh, I’m thrilled," she said, her tone so flat it was impossible to detect any hint of joy or excitement. It was purely perfunctory. Summer Lancaster picked up her utensils and began to eat her lunch by herself.
