The CEO Gets What He Wants
Chapter 27
Subsequently, Avery returned to the design department.
She managed to get away from Zayne downstairs, but she still had to face the man when she returned to work.
Fortunately, their work stations were far apart.
Seeing that Avery had settled down in her seat, Cecelia sighed as she looked in the mirror and grumbled, “We both went on a business trip and stayed up two nights, but why do I have such distinct dark circles while you remain unaffected, Ery?”
“Ery, what brand of eye patch for dark circles do you use?” a female colleague questioned eagerly.
Avery raised her head and admitted in slight embarrassment, “I've never used any.”
“Never?” Shock inundated the female colleague. “Are you a faerie or something? How is it possible that you don't have any dark circles even after staying up all night? In the future, I'll entrust any need for the design department to stay up late and work overtime to you!”
Cecelia put away her mirror and proclaimed jokingly, “All of you are not allowed to bully Ery. After all, she has her boyfriend, Zayne, protecting her!”
At that, envy inexorably swamped everyone.
However, Cecelia then astutely noticed something amiss with both Avery and Zayne's expressions right after she said that.
Later, Avery was so sleepy that she got up with her coffee mug in hand to make some coffee. Cecelia followed her. Shutting the door to the office's pantry, she ascertained no one was outside before going over to Avery and asking, “Are you and Zayne fighting?”
They all went to Hallsbay for a business trip together. After interacting for two days, Avery had a great impression of Cecelia, feeling that she was friendly and welcoming toward newcomers.
“We broke up.”
Taken aback, Cecelia exclaimed, “It's only been a few days since we returned from our business trip. When we were in the car for most of the night then, you both seemed fine to me. Why did you suddenly break up?”
Avery merely stirred her coffee silently.
“Okay, forget about it. You don't have to say anything if you don't want to talk about it.” Embarrassment flooded Cecelia that she was pursuing that subject when Avery was down in the dumps.
“All couples fight. After calming down, the two of you will still be a match made in heaven a few days later,” she consoled her at the side.
Avery shook her head.
At that, Cecelia didn't dare speak further. They hadn't been acquainted for long, after all, so she couldn't ask so many questions about her personal matters.
At noon, she wanted to ask Avery out for lunch together, but Nina was a step ahead of her. Well, this is for the best. Nina is Zayne's sister, so it'll be more convenient for them to talk since they're future sisters-in-law.
On their way to the employee cafeteria, Nina sighed. “I don't know what kind of poison and spell got its hooks into my brother that he believes that b*tch, Milana.”
In response, Avery chuckled. “It's fine.”
Nina, however, felt that she was hurt the more she forced herself to laugh. “Ery, don't give up on my brother so easily. Since that b*tch keeps inserting herself into things, you should just get into it with her!”
Just then, Avery's phone rang.
The caller ID indicated that it was the head of the design department, Yulissa Yantz.
“It's a call from Ms. Yantz,” Avery murmured to Nina.
Nina nodded and gestured for her to take the call.
Avery went to the window to answer the call while Nina proceeded to the cafeteria to order food. As Avery's best friend, she knew Avery's favorite foods by the back of her hand. And so, by the time Avery returned, she was greeted by the sight of two lunch sets on the table.
Taking a seat, she picked up the fork and uttered, “I've got to eat quickly. Ms. Yantz assigned me a task.”
“What task? A business trip again?” Nina demanded shrilly.
Avery ate a mouthful of pasta. After swallowing, she explained, “This time, it's not a business trip anymore. The daughter of a chief from another town is coming, and the higher-ups attach much emphasis to her reception. Cecelia and I will be responsible for that.”
“Hah! I really don't know what to say.” Nina poked at the pasta with her fork, muttering, “Newcomers really have no right to make a choice. Never mind if Cecelia likes to take on the matters of the administration department and the public relations department, but she even dragged you into it! When she's promoted and her salary hiked, can she also have the same done for you?”
She continued, “Hearing that she's a chief's daughter alone, I can tell that she'll be exceedingly difficult to please!” Knocking her fork against Avery's plate, she warned, “You don't need to act all subservient! If she picks on you, ring me up. I'll rip her to pieces!”
In no time, Avery finished eating her lunch. Putting the lunch box away, she said to Nina, “Enjoy your food. I'm running out of time.” After saying that, she whirled around and trotted off.
“Slow down! Can your stomach take it when you ate in such a hurry?” Nina fretted behind her, but Avery was already gone.
The company sent a car and driver to the airport to pick Zelda Saunders up.
Zelda walked out of the airport, standing at 1.6 meters while wearing high heels of at least twelve centimeters. She wore the season's haute couture from Chanel, paired with a limited-edition handbag from Hermès.
Adding the various high-end jewelry she was bedecked in, she was dazzling and eye-catching, her entire ensemble worth millions in the least.