The smug smile on Justin's face was causing Nate's temper to rise. It was clearly his unlucky day today, because this leech named Justin had stuck to him today without any reason, and refused to leave him alone now. But he still managed to keep his cool. Instead of wiping that grin off of his face like he really wanted to, Nate cocked one eyebrow at the receptionist.With a sneer, he spoke up in a challenging tone;"Well, I could leave right now, if you really insist. But remember: you absolutely shouldn't beg me to come back later, under any circumstances."As soon as he said this, Justin burst out into laughter, dismissing Nate's statement with a condescending tone."What did you just say! Beg you? What a silly man you are! Hahaha, do you really think we will get scared on hearing this?" The receptionist, who was the primary audience for their exchange, shifted uncomfortably in her seat. She turned her gaze towards the ground, feeling a sense of second-hand embarrassment for Nate.
Chapter 9."You told me to get out of here yourself. Told me that I didn't belong here and had no interest in meeting anyone," Nate said in a high voice that echoed throughout the room.Clara who had thought Nate was an ordinary person could only remain silent, biting her lip in fear, afraid that she would also get into trouble from her attitude a few minutes ago. Especially now, she saw the vice president who looked so uncomfortable and angry with Nate's explanation."Is that true, Mr. Miller?" she asked in an annoyed tone. Her eyes narrowed at Justin."No, Miss Adams. I can explain what happened before. This is all just a misunderstanding. It's not like you heard-"Before he could finish his sentence, Nate interrupted him with an equally annoyed tone."So, in this case, I'm at fault for lying and saying things that aren't true? This could just as easily be considered as ruining someone's good name. Isn't that right?" Nate's stinging words sent Justin into a tizzy.He couldn't even b
"No! Pleaseeee...please...." Justin squealed loudly as Nate was about to walk away from him and quickly pulled his hand away. He was crying hysterically from the fear of losing the only job he had. And at all costs, he would try to keep it even if he had to kneel pleadingly before Nate."It's useless. I can't help you not get fired," Nate said, rolling his eyes lazily. He looked at poor Justin who was crying nonstop. Clutching his arms with both trembling hands. It was obvious he was frustrated and terrified of losing his job."What do you want? I'll do it! Kneel at your feet and beg? I'll do it! But please, don't let me get fired. This is the only job I have. If I get fired, what will happen to me," Justin sobbed. He continued to hold onto Nate's arm despite his attempts to break free."That's enough-"Before Nate could finish his sentence, he was shocked with wide eyes when he saw Justin kneeling in front of him. With cries so loud they could be heard throughout the room. Heard by a
Morgan ended her phone call with Simon after he finished explaining the situation to her. Still in shock and disbelief, she looked at Nate who was smiling meaningfully at her. So casually sitting in the chair as if he was waiting for the surprised look on her face."So, did you get your answer? Should I move to the couch to sit?" Nate asked in a teasing tone."Sorry for my attitude just now. Mr. Simon has explained everything to me, though I'm still surprised by this," she confessed."No problem. It's only natural that you've been working with Uncle Simon for so long and suddenly an unknown young man becomes president of the company," Nate said. He got up from his chair, walking over to Morgan with both hands in his pants pockets. "You're Morgan Adams, right?""Yes, sir," she replied."I'll introduce myself more properly and clearly. I am Nathaniel Pemberly who will be the president of this company from today," he said loudly and with authority. "I hope we can work well together from
"Mr. Nathaniel, I've told them what I have to say. In a week, they will re-prepare the proposal they showed us earlier," Morgan began speaking to Nate after she hung up the phone with the Starry White Company."Did they sound enthusiastic?" Nate asked with great curiosity. He hoped that it was Erica, his wife, talking to Morgan. And made sure that she knew that her nearly bankrupt company was helped by this partnership."Yes, sir. They were very happy to hear the news I gave them. They will do their best to prepare the proposal, and they will also do their best for our partnership," Morgan explained with a smile."Good. That's good to hear. Thank you, Miss Adams," Nate said, then."Yes, sir. You can call me Morgan if you like. Mr. Simon always calls me that," she said."Morgan?" repeated Nate in a low voice. "Sounds good," he said then."Yes, sir. That's much better." Morgan smiled slightly before speaking again. "So, have you set a day to meet with the Starry White Company?" Morgan a
Nate had just returned from his office when the McKinney family gathered at their grand mansion. In the hall, with Erica's uncle, aunt, and grandmother. Their faces were much happier than the last tense meeting. With tension that felt very dark and seemed like there was no future."I think everyone here has known of this big, happy news. Of course, it's a happy thing considering how sad we are about what's going on with the company right now."Erica's uncle, as the head of the McKinney family, and the eldest person with full responsibility for the family, was explaining at the front, amongst the gathered family."After the bad things that happened to the company, we finally have a bright spot to solve the problem!" He exclaimed with a happy face. With a document in his hand. "We just got the happy news that the biggest company in the city, Bluebell Holdings has finally agreed to give us a chance and if this big project is successful, our company will be debt-free!"The happiness made
Nate looked at Erica with a small smile on his lips. He signaled to her that she had nothing to worry about."Isn't that fair?" he asked Erica's grandmother again. Right now, his only plan was to get her to change her mind and make sure she was on board with the project."You'd better shut up, you stupid loser! You're not needed here to give your opinion. Get out of here!""His words even sound stupid and nonsensical.""It's good that Nancy is in charge of this project and not Erica.""She can't even take care of her husband, let alone a project of this magnitude. Our company depends on this project, we can't make it a game," said Erica's worried uncle."I'll keep quiet if you don't agree with my opinion. But trust me, it's much better to see who's good at managing the company," Nate said, again trying to make sure Erica's grandmother changed her mind. This was the only way he could help Erica get this project, instead of Nancy.The atmosphere turned tense. Erica's uncle and aunt, Nan
Nate let out a long sigh after the meeting ended. Although it ended with strong tension because Erica's uncle and aunt did not agree, he did not care as long as Erica could take part in this project. This was something he could do to show everyone that his wife was good. Much better than Nancy who was only good at talking.After they had almost reached their room, Erica stopped her steps just to look at her husband. Giving him the question that had been in her head."Actually, what are you planning to do? Why are you talking like that in front of everyone?"She had given up when her grandmother chose Nancy as the one who would take care of the project with the Bluebell company. In reality, she had no chance because everyone in the house hated her."I just did what I thought was right. I wasn't confident in Nancy's abilities. And I know what you're capable of. They just need to know how good you are," Nate said with sincerity. He only wished his wife good things and happiness."But wha
Elsewhere, Nate was still at Flo's house. They had just had breakfast together and Nate also told Flo all his complaints. He felt relieved because he had told all his problems so that now Nate felt a little lighter. Before Nate felt so sad and didn't know who to tell."Flo, I am very grateful that you have been a good listener for me. I haven't known who to tell my problems to, and I've always kept everything to myself without telling anyone. Because I didn't have any friends who could listen to my problems," Nate said."You're welcome, Nate. You can make me your confidant. You can come to me whenever you have a problem and you can tell me everything until you feel relieved. That way, your burden is a little lighter," Flo said as she patted Nate's arm a few times with a smile.Nate smiled too. He hugged Flo as a thank you. "And thank you for breakfast. Everything was delicious and you're a very good cook despite the injury to one hand. Your future husband will be very lucky to have a
That morning, Erica went to the office with Nick. They chatted all the way about work or something they would do again later, and about Nick taking Erica to lunch at the restaurant he had looked up earlier."I heard that restaurant is very famous for its delicious cuisine and good service," Nick told her, "but if you don't like it, we can find another restaurant for lunch later."Erica turned her head sideways to look at Nick. "That's okay. I have no problem with the restaurant you chose," she replied with a faint smile."Perfect!" Nick exclaimed in a very good mood that day.Erica and Nick Lawson finally arrived at the company. As they got out of the car and entered the lobby, everyone who saw them walking together felt that they looked very compatible. But they couldn't say that for fear that they would be fired.But the staff preferred Erica to be with Nick Lawson who was of the same level as Nate who had no job at all and was just a poor man. Compared to Nate, Nick Lawson was more
Nate was getting ready to go to his company, but before that, he would go to Flo's house to help her change the bandages on her head, and put medicated cream on Flo's hands and head. Nate was very happy that Flo's wounds were slowly getting better. It meant he had done a good job treating Flo.And he wanted to see Flo move her hand again so that she could do her activities without difficulty. And maybe, later Nate will help Flo to get some work that Flo can do so that Flo can regain her life that was destroyed during Flo's life. He had to work very hard to pay off all the debts owed by his uncle.Moreover, Flo was about to be sold at a women's auction. Nate will make sure Flo gets a better life after this. Get a good job, have a boyfriend, and then get married. Nate's only hope is to see Flo happy because she has been so kind and caring to Nate.Nate has considered Flo as his precious friend because Flo has been willing to listen to his complaints. They had an exciting time and Nate f
That morning, Erica woke up early because, at 5.30a AM, Nick Lawson would pick her up in front of the house to go to the office together. She got ready while Nate was still fast asleep in bed. Erica didn't intend to wake him up because he looked exhausted.She didn't want to disturb Nate's deep sleep and she intended to leave once she was ready. Erica sighed repeatedly because she felt that her day had been very boring lately. Coming home at night and leaving early in the morning just to work until she felt like her body was about to collapse from exhaustion.What's more, her relationship with Nate was on the rocks so she felt like half her enthusiasm had disappeared. If only their relationship wasn't deteriorating, Erica would have confided in Nate and at least it would have made her feel relieved to have told Nate all her problems.Because that's what Erica always did before their relationship fell apart. And Nate will provide support, encouragement and say everything will be fine w
Nate and Flo have dinner together. They looked so happy as they ate and talked about many things. Nate doesn't even feel embarrassed anymore when he talks about his relationship with his wife. And Nate felt that Flo was a good listener."I'm glad you're willing to be a good listener for me, Flo. Thank you," Nate said sincerely."It's okay, Nate. I'm glad you're willing to share your problems with me. At least it can ease your sadness. If you have any problems you're having or anything you're thinking about, you can tell me. I will listen to your every problem, Nate," Flo said with a smile. She wiped her lips because she felt some food residue sticking to them, but Nate quickly grabbed a tissue and gave it to Flo. It made Flo's heart flutter to be treated so sweetly by Nate."You too, Flo. If you have a problem you're dealing with or something that's bothering you. You can tell me right away. I'll be ready to help you," Nate said. smiling as Flo smiled at him and thanked him for bringi
Nate was really upset that day. He didn't even focus on work anymore after learning that Nick Lawson was the man who was with Erica in the photo. Nate didn't know how far their relationship had gone, but Nate had no idea that Erica was so close to this man named Nick that they could go out together until Nick Lawson opened the car door for her.A man would do something like that if he had a special relationship with a woman. Because it indicates that the man cares and cares about his woman.And every time Nate remembers the scene in the photo, he always feels upset and angry. Nate had to find out what their relationship was like and why Erica didn't tell him and lied to him about his work. While in reality, she was having fun spending time with Nick Lawson."Damn, this problem makes me dizzy so I'm not in the mood to do all my work today," Nate said to himself while slamming the document he had been checking before he signed it.He then looked at the time on the top right screen of hi
"Do you need me to find out more about these businessmen, Mr. Nate? So you can decide which companies are free from corruption. Because right now, it's hard to find a company that doesn't do anything dirty," Morgan suggested."Instead of doing that, I want to ask you something," Nate said. He looked at Morgan for a long time. He was confused about whether he should ask and tell Morgan about his relationship with Erica, which was currently on the rocks. It's been a few days, even more than a week they fought and Nate doesn't know what he should do to make their relationship better again.Morgan frowned in confusion because Nate was suddenly silent and did not continue his words and instead daydreamed. Lately, she felt that Nate looked very sad."Sir, what did you want to ask? Why are you suddenly silent?" Morgan asked."Oh! Yeah, I... I wanted to ask you something about....""About Miss Erica?" asked Morgan, who quickly interrupted Nate's speech. She smiled when she saw the surprise on
After coming to Flo's house, Nate went straight back to his company. His mood improved because he got good treatment from Flo. So attentive to her even though Flo is also sick, but Flo is still thinking about her who hasn't had breakfast.Meanwhile, his relationship with Erica is now increasingly tenuous. Nate didn't know what he should do to make their relationship better again. But he felt that for the past few days, Erica had been avoiding him.He knew that Erica had a lot of work and had to work late and come home at night, but Nate felt that Erica's attitude was getting strange.Usually, no matter if they were angry or not, they still went to the office together. But Erica just left. Nate didn't even know when Erica left and what she left with.It was the same when she came home. Erica didn't call him at all to ask him to pick her up. Either because some time ago Nate forgot to pick up Erica to make her wait very long, that's why Erica no longer expects to be picked up by him.In
That day, Erica had a lot of work to do. After being dropped off by Nate, she went straight to her office, preparing some documents before she attended a meeting at nine in the morning with the staff. They were also discussing the ongoing evaluation.Erica organized everything as best she could so that no mistakes would be made and everyone would get a good score on their evaluations. Because Erica didn't want any bad comments about her staff where her grandmother was. Because that would show what kind of leader Erica was in the company and how she managed her office staff.Because if the office staff had bad evaluations, of course, it was the leader who had the problem. And if that happens, it is not impossible for her grandmother to revoke Erica's position as CEO of the Starry White company.Erica had earned the position of CEO at the Starry White company with the persistence and hard work that she had done desperately. Of course, she would not let her hard work go to waste. That's