Serena felt her butt hurt from falling from the chair. She looked at the figure of a professional looking woman who was laughing at her. The woman was the marketing manager of team A and their relationship had not been good for a long time. So far, they have always competed to present the marketing strategy they designed to the head manager. However, what Serena has been doing since Barbara served as main director, she has always been bullied by all her colleagues, including now.
"Sorry, I think I pulled the wrong chair. I thought this was my place," said the manager.
Since becoming Asher's fiancee, Serena has been determined not to appear weak in front of her coworkers. Zerash also lectured her that she had to be a strong woman so that no one would easily bully her. Moreover, soon she will be the CEO's wife, she has to practice presenting herself as the perfect wife.
Serena positioned herself standing straight while straightening her blouse. "That's how it seems, Lisa. Your eyes can see things wrong even when it's small things like this. While I'm the one who sees wrong, you always scold me."
"When it comes to work, you should be scolded because you never do your work properly." Lise pushed Serena's shoulder. "Just because you were the late director's younger sister, I didn't dare to scold you at that time. But, now you have to be taught a lesson because you were reckless at work."
"We'll see. Whether I will be better than you or not. The director won't forgive you if you make a mistake."
"Who's afraid! I'm sure you will make her angry again if you present a proposal that is not creative and has been used by many people."
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Suddenly Serena felt her cell phone vibrate. Looking at the name of her second sister who gave a short message, her forehead furrowed. It was unusual for Barbara to ask her to meet in person in her room even though Barbara didn't want a slave to step foot in the director's room.
Serena entered the director's room with confidence. She didn't care how Barbara cursed her, she just wanted Barbara to be professional while working.
"What's wrong with you calling me suddenly?" Serena asked firmly.
Barbara smiled sarcastically while crossing her legs. "I heard that your fiancé wants to hold a family gathering. It turns out you really want to get married."
"Asher is not the type of guy who just talks. He wanted to marry me from the start because he was actually interested in me."
"Then, what about work? Do I need to kick you out now that you're not part of our family anymore?"
Serena clenched her right fist tightly. "I want to warn you. Never mix work and personal matters. Lariette will be sad to see you fire me suddenly just for illogical reasons."
"Really? Then, can you prove that you really deserve to be the best marketing manager? So far you've always disappointed me."
"Isn't it because you instigated Lisa to make it seem like I was the worst manager?"
"Do you have proof?"
"No. But one day I will prove that you are the one who makes everyone here hate me."
Barbara laughed psychopathically until her face turned red. "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. I want you to complete the proposal and present it to me in two days."
Serena's eyes widened. "Are you crazy? How could anyone possibly finish it in two days?"
"Lisa doesn't mind doing it. If you want to take the position of head manager, you have to give me the best proposal."
After talking with the main director, Serena returned to her seat and did her work with focus. As lunch approached, she was confused about who to have lunch with. So far, she has always had lunch alone outside the office, because no one wants to accompany her to eat. This was what she had experienced since Lariette left her.
The only friend she can have lunch with is her fiancé. She remembered Zerash's input regarding how to win her fiancé's heart. One of them is having lunch together. However, would Asher have lunch with her at a simple restaurant?
First she tried to contact Asher to invite him to lunch. If Asher refused her invitation, she decided to eat alone again at a roadside restaurant.
"Asher, are you busy this afternoon?"
"I have another meeting after eating, why?"
"Actually, I wanted to take you to lunch."
"I want to."
Serena rolled her eyes. "Aren't you busy?"
"I'll pick you up now."
As usual, Serena was not given the opportunity to continue her conversation. She felt embarrassed because she had disturbed her fiancé who was busy all day. However, for the sake of her fiancé loving her quickly and her wanting to kiss again in the near future, she had to bother him.
No need to wait half an hour, a blue sedan could already be seen in the lobby. Serena entered the car quickly then started performing her act of being a good fiancé.
"Thank you for agreeing to have lunch with me."
"Haven't you had no friends all this time?"
"I don't have any friends. But that doesn't mean I always bother you when you're busy."
"Am I a robot? I also have to rest even though I'm busy working!"
Serena shook off her blouse due to the heat, waiting for Asher to arrive in the lobby. "Do you have any tissues? I'd like one." When Serena wanted to open the car dashboard drawer, her left hand was immediately held.
"Don't open that drawer!" Asher snapped, making Serena's body tremble.
"What's wrong with that drawer?" Seeing Asher's suspicious behavior made Serena frown. Is there something Asher is hiding in the drawer?
"The drawer is broken, I have a hard time fixing it every time someone opens the drawer. Besides, I don't have any tissues." Asher took out a handkerchief from his coat pocket. "If you want to clean your face, just use my handkerchief."
Serena swallowed nervously while wiping the sweat from her neck with a handkerchief. Seeing Asher's angry attitude over a small matter, she was sure that Asher had hidden evidence of his crime in the drawer.