Jake narrowed his eyes. âDo you know how long Mr. Winters, Mr. Sunderland, and Mr. Walker have waited for Ms. Daugherty?â 1
The receptionistâs face turned pale. âMr. Wilson, she told me that she hadnât made an appointment, so I just took action according to the companyâs policy. I didnât do anything wrong, did I? She-She didnât state her identity either. How could I know have known that she was Mr. Wintersâ guest?â âAlright, you better think of a way to explain this to Mr. Winters.â Jake cast a cold glance at her before he turned around and returned to the CEOâs office. The receptionistâs legs lost all strength, and she nearly fell.
Meanwhile, Adina was driving toward her studio. Ethan had found the studio for her, and it was in a strategic location.
The office was a hundred square meters in size. It looked small as well as exquisite, and every corner was filled with warmth.
Before she started working, her phone vibrated. It was an incoming call from Jake. âHello, Mr. Wilson,â
she answered nonchalantly. âMs. Daugherty, Mr. Winters is waiting for you to discuss the collaboration.
May I know what time youâll arrive at Winters Corporation?â Adina smiled. âSince Mr. Winters wants to discuss the collaboration with me, please ask him to come to my office. Iâll send my address to your phone.â After she said that, she hung up and sent him her officeâs address. When Jake looked at the text message on his phone, he felt his head go numb.
He knew Mr. Wintersâ character. Mr. Winters would not easily wait for anyone, but he had made an exception and waited for half an hour this time. Yet, after much back and forth, Adina refused to come.
1 Jake really did not how to explain it to Mr. Winters.
Nevertheless, he had to force himself to say it. Jake walked into the office like he was doomed. Before he spoke, Trent said, âJake, donât tell us yet. Let me guess how Adina replied.â Jake chuckled in resignation. âI bet she said that you have to fire the receptionist, or she would never step into Winters Corporation, right?â Trent said confidently. That woman would also get even when it came to small matters, so she would definitely bring up such a request.
But Jake shook his head. âNo.â
Trent stroked his chin. âAha! She must have asked Winters Corporation to send people to pick her up.
Only then would she be willing to come and talk about the collaboration, right?â
Jake continued to shake his head.
Trent still wanted to guess, but Eilam covered his mouth. âOkay, can you just let Jake speak?â
Duke glanced over.
Jake cautiously said, âMs. Daugherty said, if Winters Corporation is interested in collaborating with her, then⦠youâll have to go to her office and discuss with her, Mr. Winters. This is the address.â
âD*mn it! That womanâs really arrogant!â Trent kept criticizing her. âCountless people want a chance to collaborate with Winters Corporation, but they canât get one even if they beg. But this woman actually raised such a strange request! Duke, weâre men. We canât concede!â
However, Duke got up and simply said, âPrepare the car. Weâll go over.â
Trent was speechless.
Was this still the noble Mr. Winters whom he knew? He actually lowered his pride for that woman, Adina!
However, Eilam nudged him in the shoulder and whispered, âSee, I told you Dukeâs interested in that woman.â
Trent stroked his chin. âI see it now. But heâs clearly not as good as I am at pursuing women. Would you believe that I can pursue Ms. Daugherty in just three days?â 11 Eilam took a deep breath. âIf youâre not afraid of death, feel free to offend Ms. Daugherty.â