“Mr. Marshall…” Everyone stood up quickly, even Zera was stunned for a moment.
He said unhappily, “You can leave now. The group’s dismissal notice will be sent to your email later.”
Zera was carried out by the security guards. Stephan glanced at everyone in the office and said, “I happened to be free today, so I came to inspect the branch. I hope everyone will work actively and complete the tasks assigned by Miss Martin with a serious attitude.”
“Okay, Mr. Marshall.”
Under everyone’s timid gaze, I followed Stephan back to the independent office.
Pulling down the curtain, I turned around and asked him, “Why are you free to come here today?”
“I missed you. I was busy at the company these days and didn’t go home. As soon as I got home, I heard that you came to work, so I followed you.”
The unique, refreshing bamboo scent on his body came closer to me and he held me in his arms, making me feel at ease for a moment and all the previous depression was swept away.
I leaned into his arms. “You don’t have to stand up for me, I can handle it myself.”
“There is a more convenient and faster solution, isn’t there?” He laughed twice in his chest. “You can rely on me, Vanessa.”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
After a while of tenderness, Stephan hurried back to the company.
I lowered my head and looked at a photo sent from an unfamiliar number.
The girl was in the foreground, with only her pretty neck and shoulders showing. Behind her was a messy bed and a man was lying on it with his eyes closed, looking tired and satisfied.
There were several ambiguous red marks on the girl’s shoulders.
My hand holding the phone was shaking slightly, but even though the photo wasn’t very clear, I recognized the man instantly.
It was Stephan.
My hands were shaking and I made several mistakes before I replied: [Who are you?]
The message from there was replied within seconds.
[Don’t you know?] I know you know.]
The sun was shining brightly, pouring in through the window and making the office warm, but I felt like I was falling into an icy cave.
It wasn’t until Jessica knocked on the door and came in that I came to my senses and turned off my phone.
“What’s wrong?”
Jessica was worried. “Vanessa, it’s already May and there are only 20 days left before our new product launch. You still need to review these plans and design drafts.”
I rubbed my eyebrows in annoyance.
The press conference was scheduled for May 20th. There were too many things to do during this period and there was no time to design new products.
And now...
I took out my previous drafts from the drawer. Each one was about sweet love, which was very consistent with the theme of this new product launch conference, but no matter how I looked at them, I felt unsatisfied.
I unlocked my phone and the photo I had been looking at for a long time came into my sight again, stimulating my nerves.
I stood up and said, “Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I need to go out for a while.”
I asked the driver to drive to the downstairs of the Marshall Group building. The front desk staff knew me and didn’t stop me, so I took the private elevator directly to the top floor.
But I was stopped at the office door.
Scott, Stephan’s assistant, hurriedly explained, “Miss Martin, Mr. Marshall is discussing important cooperation. Please go to the VIP room and wait. I will invite you after it is over.”
Some groundbreaking conjectures instantly exploded in my mind.
I pushed Scott away. “I also have something very important to discuss with Stephan!”
“Miss Martin!”
Scott wanted to stop me, but a voice came from inside the office. “Let her in.”
I hurriedly pushed the door open and the spacious office was filled with a faint rose scent.
