NovelEnglishA knock came from the door, and his secretary entered with another document. Handing it to him, she said, Sir, this is the list of activities for the companys annual meeting next week. Could you go over it to see if anything needs to be changed? This was the job of the PR department, so Leonel just scanned over the pages.
His eyes stopped at the name of the emcee.
Leonel looked at his secretary and asked, Anika? The television anchor? She nodded. Yes, Sir.
Leonel put down the documents on the table and reached for a pack of cigarettes. Taking out one stick, he lit it and took a drag. Tell the PR department to get someone else.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis secretarys face softened in understanding and readily responded, Understood, Sir.
She then turned around to walk out of his office, but he stopped her.
Wait. Let her stay.
The secretary couldnt hide her surprise. She turned to him and said, But, Sir His eyes had taken a serious look. Just do as | say.
His words held a finality that she could not contest. She was his employee. Even if the secretary was on Alexis side, she wouldnt tell her about Anika and Leonel. She stood frozen for a few seconds before walking out. As she left the room, she kept thinking of how Alexis deserved a much better man.
That night, Alexis came back late.
She was so tired that she haphazardly threw her bag on the sofa and gulped down a glass of water.
She could hear Leonel talking to the children upstairs. Alexis asked a servant, When did Leonel come back? The servant smiled. He arrived home early tonight.
Alexis nodded.
She saw an invitation on the table. However, it appeared to be a template as the space for the invitees name was left blank. Alexis picked it up and found that it was about his companys annual gathering- a significant and grand event.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexis didnt have any warm feelings toward him, but she had taken it upon herself to give him a gift on a special occasion like this.
She took her bag, taking out a little box. Inside it was a small glazed maple leaf.
She had taken it from the tree she and Leonel had planted when they were young.
It would be a nice gesture. She wanted to give it to him at the celebration.
Alexis made a special trip to visit a renowned artist, learning the intricate technique of creating glazed maple leaves. She dedicated several days to crafting this gift, even scalding one of her fingers in the process.
The end result was stunningly beautiful.
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