Gianna held my wrist up and stared at it for a while from a few different angles. Then, she said with a satisfied tone, "Looks good. The size is perfect too, and it looks elegant yet low-profile enough."
I had seen a photo of this wristwatch before in a magazine, and it was the latest design of the season, costing at least a few million dollars.
However, before I could withdraw my hand, Gianna quickly slipped the watch off again and wiped it down carefully with a satin cloth.
As she placed it back carefully inside the gift box, she mumbled under her breath, "Thank goodness your wrist size is about the same as Shane's. Since it looks good on you, I bet he'll love it too."
I stared at the tight bun on Gianna's head and found everything preposterous.
Still, it made sense. Shane was the one who liked collecting designer watches. Of course, Gianna would never even give me a second glance.
Gianna put on her coat, grabbed the gift box, and headed out of the house with lighthearted steps.
I reached out to stop her from leaving. Then, I took out a document that I'd prepared and printed out yesterday.
"Gianna, sign this document, please."
Gianna frowned and didn't even bother looking up. She said impatiently, "Give it to me at the office."
I handed her the document again and said, "It's nothing related to the company, and it's pretty important. It'll only take a second of your time."
Gianna inhaled deeply and grabbed the document from me, irritated. She mumbled, "You're so annoying!"
However, she froze when she looked down and flipped through the document I had given her.
It was a divorce agreement.
Gianna was shocked. Moments later, she slammed the agreement heavily against the shoe cabinet and smirked at me.
"Really, Brandon, I thought you'd have come up with something fresh, but as it turns out, you're just threatening me with divorce. You really think you're a big shot just because you were put in charge of a massive project, don't you? Trying to leave before you get another?
"I'm a very busy woman. I don't have time for your stupid little fusses."
I handed the agreement to her again and said coldly and calmly, "I'm not causing a fuss, Gianna. I'm setting you free. You can make your relationship with Shane official now."
Gianna frowned. She grabbed the agreement and crumpled it up. Then, as if thinking that it wasn't enough, she tore it into pieces and flung it into the air so it scattered like snowflakes.
She pointed at me and said in a cold voice, "And yet, you still say that you're not being a jealous bastard. Brandon Hemsworth, I'm warning you, don't you dare threaten me with divorce ever again!
"I'm only caring for Shane because I find his situation very similar to what we went through in the past. I'm only attracted to his talents. I'm not as dirty-minded as you are!
"I was even considering the best time to announce our relationship, but you've completely disappointed me now!"
Then, without waiting for me to respond, she turned and stormed out the door. Her high heels clacked noisily against the floorboards.
I had already expected that this would happen, so I didn't take it to heart.
Since we couldn't end things on a positive note, I then called my divorce lawyer to prepare to file for divorce on my behalf.
I also sent our HR manager, Cassandra Keating, my resignation letter.
Soon, she called me up and told me to go to the office to settle my resignation paperwork and hand in my work badge.
However, as soon as I stepped into the company, I could hear my colleagues' words of admiration.
"Mr. Jagger! The watch you're wearing is the latest design from Patek Philippe, isn't it? Ms. Richmond sure spoils you a lot!"
"You and Ms. Richmond are a perfect match for each other. With both of you as our leaders, I'm sure that our company will only continue achieving greater heights!"
Shane purposely scratched his head to show off the glittering watch on his wrist. As soon as he caught sight of me, however, he hurried up to me and grabbed my hands eagerly, saying, "You're finally here, Brandon! Gianna told me that I would need some time to get used to taking over the project. She's buying coffee for everyone so that they will take good care of me.
"What kind of coffee do you want? I'll put it in the order list."
I shook his hands off me.
Before I could say anything, Gianna, who had been watching me coldly from her spot, stepped forward and shielded Shane behind her.
"Brandon is late. He does not deserve free coffee. I will inform HR to revoke your annual bonus for your tardiness today.
"Also, someone with a terrible concept of time does not deserve to be the project manager. I think that you should no longer participate in any of the major projects the company is handling."
