"I don't currently have a company, but I probably will in the future," James said casually.
Winnie Morgan breathed a sigh of relief.
She guessed that this Lord King might not have taken over his parents' business yet, or perhaps he had older siblings handling the family affairs, so he didn't need to worry.
If he were to start a company later, she wouldn't feel as much pressure.
By then, she would have gotten to know her boss better, and as long as he was satisfied, she wouldn't have to worry about others' opinions.
"Lord King, you're truly insightful, planning ahead. Since you mentioned starting a company in the future, may I inquire what kind of company you're planning to establish? It would help me learn relevant information in advance."
James rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
He was stumped.
He had no intention of starting a company at the moment.
With the system, it was like having a cheat code for unlimited money; why bother with a company?
But that was assuming the system didn't disappear.
Even if it didn't, he personally might be fine, but he had to consider his potential future offspring.
He had to think about the children who might not have a system.
But what kind of company should he start?
James pondered, and suddenly a light bulb went off in his head.
He could start an entertainment and media company.
The company could scout for girls who scored 90 points or higher and promote them as stars. Wouldn't that be great?
He could heavily promote those who increased his affection points the most.
He had plenty of money now. Sponsoring talents was just a matter of spending money, right?
His 'Licking Dog Fund' could support a whole girl group, no problem.
He could have them train as idol trainees and then debut them.
Once they became big stars and his company was on the right track, even if he lost the system, his future generations wouldn't have to worry about their livelihoods.
And perhaps he could even enjoy the perks of being close to the action?
The thought energized James instantly.
But for now, he needed to focus on acquiring the super strength and the bodyguard and maybe even get the revival armor first.
Currently, he had no background or influence; reckless actions could attract unwanted attention.
If something unexpected happened, he wouldn't even have a place to cry in the afterlife.
Better to play it safe and not take unnecessary risks.
James composed himself and said aloud,
"The company can wait. It'll likely be in the entertainment and media sector. For now, your main task is to manage my household affairs and take care of Ms. Evans' and my daily needs."
Winnie Morgan was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but ask,
"You mean you're willing to spend two to three million to hire me as a... nanny?"
"Well... a housekeeper for Ms. Evans and me," James corrected.
Hearing that James was hiring someone for her, Tailsa perked up.
She carefully examined Winnie Morgan, noticing her tall stature and dignified appearance.
While time had left its mark on her face, it had also added a unique charm.
Her eyes reflected her worldly wisdom and experience.
Tailsa took a liking to this older woman. She had no objections to James hiring her, as long as he didn't have any unusual intentions.
"This..."
Winnie Morgan was unsure if this was a good idea. After some hesitation, she said,
"Lord King, this is quite a leap between industries. Could you give me a few days to think about it?"
James nodded in agreement. "Of course. The working hours as a nanny might be a bit long, requiring round-the-clock care. You should discuss it with your family first."
Winnie Morgan couldn't help but smile wryly at the continued mention of being a nanny.
She was a manager at a high-end car dealership, and now she was considering looking after someone's children.
It was almost embarrassing to even think about.
If not for the mention of two or three times her current salary, she wouldn't even be considering it.
"I'm divorced, and my child lives with my ex-husband. The working hours aren't a problem. It's just that I've never served anyone before, and I'm worried I might not be good enough."
"Don't worry about that. Just be yourself, like you've been doing. We're decent people."
James was quite pleased with Winnie Morganâshe was tactful, knew how to flatter, and had management experience.
He would certainly have more than one mansion in the future and a retinue of servants.
He felt more at ease entrusting them to this perceptive woman.
And with so many girls around, she could help coordinate and take care of them.
James had no intention of making 90-point women serve other 90-point women.
He feared they might engage in palace-style intrigue at home.
The task of serving the mistresses was better left to a smart, older woman like her.
"If you agree, your annual salary will start at two million. If you perform well, your year-end bonus won't be less than a million. And if you can make my woman happy and make her like me even more, you can name your price."
James's additional incentives completely won Winnie Morgan over.
Working for a generous boss was indeed more promising than her current job.
It wasn't uncommon for attractive saleswomen to be wooed by wealthy clients and leave their jobs on the spot to follow them.
She never imagined that she, at her age, would encounter such an opportunity.
"Thank you for your high regard, Lord King. I'll give you my answer by tomorrow at the latest, if that's alright?" Winnie Morgan said cautiously.
She had already made up her mind but wanted to maintain a semblance ofçæ to appear more valuable.
"Sure."
James nodded.
Then, glancing at the silent Jay Johnson, he added with a smile,
"Bro Jay, the same standard applies to you. Your performance these past few days has been excellent; consider this an early promotion."
Jay Johnson's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting to be included. Joy spread across his face.
Going from an annual income of 100,000 to two million in less than three daysâwhat an experience!
This happiness came too suddenly; he wasn't prepared and struggled to find words.
"Thank you, boss. I... I, Jay Johnson, am willing to go through fire and water for you."
"Why would you go through fire?" Tailsa, who disliked violence, couldn't help but interject.
"I... I..." Jay Johnson stammered, considering saying he'd fetch the moon for his boss but feared being misunderstood. He forced the words back.
"No need, no need. Just make sure that next time someone tries to cause trouble in front of me, you don't wait for my instructions. Pin them to the ground first," James said casually.
Jay Johnson realized his boss was referring to the incident at the mall yesterday.
He hadn't acted then mainly because the woman was the boss's ex-girlfriend.
Also, at that time, he was focused on preventing physical attacks from others and hadn't considered guarding against verbal attacks.
Now, hearing his boss's words, he immediately assured him,
"Don't worry, boss. If anyone dares to disrespect you again, I'll lift them up with one hand."
James waved his hand, not bothering to ask if he could actually lift a 200-pound person.
Returning to the main topic, he asked Winnie Morgan,
"When is the earliest I can take delivery of the car?"
Winnie Morgan promptly replied,
"You can take delivery tomorrow."
James nodded. "Good. I'll have Bro Jay here come and pick it up then. Please take note."
"Yes, of course," Winnie Morgan said, taking the documents from a salesperson and turning to Tailsa. "Ms. Evans, please sign here."