Chapter 1036
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning
Blake checked the time and saw it was nine oâclock in the morning. She closed her eyes lying down as she said, âIâll take a short nap for half an hour. Wake me up if thereâs something!â
As soon as she finished saying that, Kevin, dressed in a black suit, walked into the office. He was holding a stack of documents with one hand and the other tucked in his pocket.
Blake had fallen asleep by the time Kevin entered the office. She heard nothing but the faint sound of footsteps.
Kevinâs presence usually set everyone in the entire secretaryâs office on edge, except for Blake. Only she dared to nap during working hours.
Blakeâs colleagues were amazed that she was not afraid even though Kevin was in the office. Since Blake was under Cecilia, the others believed that despite Blakeâs position in the secretaryâs office, she shared a certain level of authority with Kevin.
The staff in the secretaryâs office found Cecilia was as scary as Zach. They sympathized with Blake as she bore the brunt of Ceciliaâs temper.
Blake was so bold because Cecilia would not be in the office early morning, and Cecilia seldom looked for her.
When Susan passed by Blakeâs desk to enter Kevinâs office, she frowned at the sleeping figure but said nothing.
After Susan briefed Kevin on the dayâs schedule, she went on to do other tasks. When she returned at half past eleven, she was surprised to find Blake still snoozing. Susan was annoyed with it as she thought, âNo one else in the entire Jardin Corporation is as free as Blake is.â
Susan then timidly said to Kevin, âMr. Harrison, Blake is still sleeping.â
Unexpectedly, Blake slept until lunchtime.
Janice patted Blake and said, âBlake, wake up! Everyoneâs gone for lunch.â
Blake woke up and lifted her head. She looked very groggy as she glanced around, asking, âWhat time is it?â
âLunchtime!â Janice replied, glancing nervously at Kevin in his office. His cold gaze frightened her as she said, âIâll meet you in the cafeteria.â
Blake freshened up herself and headed to the pantry for coffee. She suddenly recalled her days as Kevinâs She then settled in Kevinâs chair while he was still on the phone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.
He was completely unaware of Blake who was behind him. She moved the chair a little as she carefully examined the desk.
After Kevin ended the call, he turned around and saw Blake. He asked in an icy tone, âWhat are you doing?!
Blake pushed a cup of coffee to Kevin and said, âI made your favorite hand-ground coffee. So, being the CEOâs assistant must have its perks, huh? This leather chair, the pearwood desk must be worth a fortune.â
Kevin responded, âCanât you knock on the door before coming in?â
Blake did not take him seriously and said, âIâm not your assistant now. Besides, arenât you my boyfriend? Canât I come to my boyfriendâs office?â She grinned. âAre you done with work? Should we have lunch together?â
Kevin seemed to have reached the limit of patience he had for her. He frowned as he walked toward her, Get out now. Itâs working hours as long as youâre in the company. You better behave even during your notice period. Read the employee handbook again. If you canât remember the rules, copy it a hundred times.â
In the past, when Kevin talked to Blake in this manner, she might have been afraid. But it was different now as they were in a relationship.
Blake leaned back comfortably with her hands on her head. She extended a finger and shook it, âItâs break time now. So, it isnât working hours now. Therefore, Iâm your girlfriend at this moment. Your stern face doesnât work on me now!â
Kevinâs tone hardened. âThatâs enough. Iâll give you three seconds. Get out!â
Blake genuinely felt a little guilty now. She smiled as she stood up. Just as she started feeling awkward, her phone rang, saving her from an uncomfortable exit.
The call was from the front desk, saying someone wanted to meet Blake.
Blake did not know who it was as she did not have many friends. Puzzled, she headed downstairs after hanging up the call.
At the companyâs lobby, Blake was shocked to see Liam standing at the entrance. He looked lost amid a swarm of admiring coworkers. He dressed casually with a black mask and was holding a thermal lunchbox.
âAre you here for an interview? Whatâs your name?â someone asked.
âCan I get your number?â another chimed in.
Liam was over six feet. He stood out in the crowd. He looked around and spotted Blake who came out of the elevator. He pointed at her and said, âIâm here for herâ¦â
The crowdâs attention shifted to Blake. She forced a smile, hurried over, and pulled Liam away from the crowd.