Chapter 756
Sweet Subterfuge
Marilyn went to the cafeteria to get two lunches. When she was waiting for the elevator, she happened to meet people from the presidential office.
There were some who she was friendlier with. They deliberately leaned in and asked her, âMarilyn, do you know the background of that new assistant?â
Marilynâs predecessor. Garyâs previous secretary, was fired because she leaked his private Information by accident. She was unable to find a job in Westonia because Gary purposely made sure that she would not be able to. Having no other choice, she went back to her hometown.
Leaming this lesson, Marilyn always kept her mouth shut whenever it came to Gary or Lewisâ private lives.
âNo idea.â she said.
Someone noticed that she was carrying two trays.
âWho are you bringing lunch to?
Because Mr. Logan Senior and Juniorâs lunches were arranged to come from highâend restaurants, they naturally thought that it was for that new assistant.â
The elevator happened to arrive then. Marlyn entered first, ignoring all of their questions.
The others followed quickly, surrounding Marilyn while they chattered away. âDid she ask you to help her? Or was it Mr. Logan Juniorâs instructions?â
âIs she serious? Acting like a diva on the first day of work! Marilynâs Mr. Logan Seniorâs secretary, not hers! Why should Marlyn serve her?â
âI told you that sheâs not a normal person! What kind of man is Mr. Logan Junior? Ive never seen him bring in anyone new alter joining the company! That assistant definitely has something going on with him!â
âThat assistantâs kinda old, right? She wears such ugly clothes too! What does Mr. Logar Junior see in her?â
âWho knows? Maybe Mr. Logan Juniorâs tastes are not the same as normal menâs All kinds of sour, cruel words exploded out of the mouths of all these wellâdressed women.
Marilyn did her best to ignore those comments. Before she exited the elevator, she warned them in a low voice. âIf you donât want to lose your jobs, donât say such things ever again.â
The crowd loooed at each other.
The following altemoon was calm and peaceful.
Larissa had no other work. She remained seated at her workplace, seriously reading the documents from Lewis.
In the middle of it all, Gary and Lewis entered and exited their offices several times. When they passed by her workplace, they did not stop at all.
Blue Star Shipping did not seem to have a work overtime culture. The moment it was time to get off work, everyone stopped what they were doing and began to pack up.
Larissa was unused to such an environment, but she was satisfied too. This seemed to be the first time she had worked during normal hours after graduating from university.
Lewis sent her a text, telling her to wall for him. âIâll send you home later.â
At the same time, she received a text from Kevan telling her that he was waiting downstairs.
Larissa thought about it, then decided to refuse Lewis.
Seeing that the two Mr. Logans had no intentions to get off work while Larissa herself had already stood up with her bag on her back. Marilyn stepped forward and supported Larissa considerately. She asked, âYou must not have driven here, right? Do you need me to give you a ride?â
âThanks, but no need.â Larissa shook her head. âSomeoneâs picking me up.â
Marilyn was not surprised. âIâll go down with you then.â She smiled. âWe can chat a bit on the way down.â
They had eaten lunch together in a small meeting room, so their relationship was closer than it was in the beginning âSure.â Larissa felt good about Garyâs beautiful and generous secretary. âBut Iâll be walking a little slower, do you mind?â
âOf course not! Marilyn said.
When those who had not yet left saw the way Marilyn was being such a âlapdog,â they showed looks of disdain or scom.