Chapter 742

Chapter 742

Aaron shrugged his shoulders. “I’m just curious to know how you took him down.”

Corinne was speechless.

Xante came over with a cup of coffee and kicked Aaron. “Buzz off! Can’t you see that she’s going over

some work–related documents? Why are you bringing up such pointless things?”

Aaron patted the side of his trousers that had been kicked, seemingly disgusted by the dirt on the soles

of Xante’s high heels.

Xante placed the coffee cup on the desk and pushed it to Corinne’s hand. “Did you really reconcile with

Mister Jeremy last night?”

Corinne kept quiet.

Aaron rolled his eyes. “Tch! You’ve got some nerve to ask that question after you kicked me for doing

the same thing! Aren’t you just as curious as I am?”

Corinne did not entertain their gossip and turned to the last page of the financial statement in her hand.

“Not bad! The financial report for the second half of the year has improved a lot compared to the first

half of the year. You’ve both worked very hard. We still need to expand on the real estate development

projects in the south, since we’re still far behind some of the more experienced real estate groups.”

Xante has always been very focused and dedicated when it came to work. She nodded after hearing

that and said, “Understood!”

Corinne closed the folder and took a sip of coffee.

Xante suddenly remembered something and reported to her, “By the way, boss, the Holden. Group’s

previous design commission for their new office building has been completed. They’re very satisfied

with the final version of the design you provided, and we’ll be in charge of the tower’s construction

project, too.”

Corinne sipped her coffee pensively. After a moment, she said, “I’ll handle the construction. project and

keep tabs on it.”

Xante was a little surprised and adjusted the gold–rimmed spectacles on her face. “Are you sure you

want to scrutinize the construction project in person? You’ll be exposed to the elements at the

construction site, not to mention the possible dangers of falling objects. You’re pregnant now, so-‘

Corinne narrowed her eyes sternly. “I know what I’m doing. Nothing’s going to happen.”

Xante wanted to persuade her not to overexert herself while pregnant, but Aaron nudged her arm

before she could say anything.

“Can’t you see, Xante? Holden Group used to be just a client, but Jeremy is her man now. She’ll only

feel at ease if she supervises the project in person!”

Corinne was speechless. Aaron’s words were very obnoxious at times.

Xante finally understood what was happening, but she still expressed her concern. “I can send our

people to keep a close watch on the progress so you don’t need to put yourself at any risk.”

Corinne remained steadfast in her decision and waved her hand slightly. “There’s no need for that. I’ll

supervise it myself.”

She had done the same for the Crescent Tower.

Although she could easily entrust the project to one of the subsidiary construction companies, such a

large project required so much of material and manpower that it would be inevitable for the other

company to cut corners.

Should everything go well, Holden Group’s new office building would be the place where Jeremy would

work for the next few decades. During that period, no one could guarantee that New Capital City would

be free of any natural or man–made disasters.

She wanted his long–term workplace to be safe without any hidden dangers. She would thus feel more

reassured if she personally saw the project through to completion.

Aaron suddenly leaned over, put his arms on the desk, and looked up at her while pretending to be

jealous. “Seeing you doting on Mister Jeremy so much makes me jealous, boss!”

Corinne came back to her senses, raised the folder in her hand, and patted Aaron’s head. ” Can’t you

be a little less shameless? You’re becoming more unruly recently! You’re not young anymore, so you

should learn to grow up! And touch some grass if you have time to spare!”

Xante sneered and said gloatingly, “Yeah!”

Aaron rubbed his forehead. “Bold of you to chastise me, Xante. You and I are the same, and you’re not

that good a person either!