Chapter 409
Mandy pressed her palms together and bowed slightly toward Charlotte, biting her lip and putting on her most pitiful expression. “Ma’am, I was wrong, I really was! I totally get it now please don’t be mad, okay? You’re so pretty, kind, and understanding. There’s no way someone like you would hold a grudge, right?”
She batted her big, sparkly mascara–lined eyes at Charlotte, laying it on thick. “I really need this job. Please don’t get me fired. You’re gorgeous and amazing and the best–please, pretty lady, have mercy!”
Just then, *ding* -the CEO’s private elevator opened.
Sean stepped out, with Sam following closely behind.
Sam immediately started shooting dagger eyes at his cousin.
“Seriously? The one person you were supposed to let through, you block? But every other random you let stroll right in?!”
Mandy widened her eyes and silently shot a look back.
“How was I supposed to know she was the CEO’s wife?! You never told me anything!”
In just a few strides, Sean had already reached Charlotte.
“Hey, Lottie. You’re here,” he said warmly, a rare smile tugging at his lips. “What brings you by?”
Mandy stood there, completely stunned.
Was this really the same CEO who always looked so cold and expressionless?
She had been working here for three months and had never seen him this gentle with anyone.
With the way he was acting now–who would believe she wasn’t the CEO’s wife?
Charlotte handed over the folder in her hand. “I need the company’s legal rep to sign and stamp these.”
“Got it.” Sean took the folder and passed it straight to Sam.
“Have you eaten?” he asked, looking back at her.
Charlotte nodded. “I have. Just get the documents signed–I need to take them back today.”
“No rush,” Sean said, his eyes fixed on her with such softness they practically glowed. “Come upstairs. I’ll make you some tea.”
Charlotte glanced at her watch. “Can’t. I’ve got other things to do later.”
Mandy, still watching from the sidelines, caught the brief flicker of disappointment in Sean’s eyes.
“Well, well… so Mr. Cold and Stoic has a soft side? Is it just me, or did he look a little vulnerable just now?” she thought.
Her eyes darted back and forth between Sean and Charlotte, tongue pressing against the inside of her cheek as she watched the scene unfold–completely absorbed in the drama like it was her favorite drama.
Sam, catching her look, shot her another sharp glare.
“What are you gawking at? Keep it up and you really will get fired.
Mandy pursed her lips and silently responded with a look of her own.
“Come on, how often do you get front–row seats to this kind of drama?!”
“Sam, take this to Miles and have him sign and stamp it,” Sean ordered.
“Yes, sir.”
+25 BONUS
Since Charlotte didn’t want to go upstairs, she waited in the downstairs lounge.
Naturally, Sean waited with her.
The lobby had a quiet seating area–one long couch and two single armchairs arranged around a coffee table.
Charlotte headed over and took a seat in one of the armchairs to wait.
Sean sat on the couch, right next to her–not technically on the same seat, but close enough that there was barely any space between them.
Mandy, determined to redeem herself, rushed to make Charlotte a cup of tea and practically skipped over to deliver it, grinning from ear to ear. “Tea for you, Mrs. Jasper!”
Sean looked quite pleased by her initiative, a rare glint of approval flickering in his eyes.
Charlotte, however, furrowed her brows and gave a helpless little smile. “I told you, I’m not.”
“You will be,” Sean said softly. “That title belongs to you—and only you.”
Charlotte knew there was no point in arguing with him again. She shifted the conversation instead and turned to Mandy.” What’s your name?”
Mandy’s heart skipped a beat.
‘Oh no. She’s asking my name… is this it? Am I about to get fired?” she wondered.
She bit her lip and looked up nervously. “Mandy Hall,” she said in a voice barely above a whisper.
Charlotte gave a small smile. “You’re kind of funny.”
Mandy’s nerves instantly melted away.
“Not only did the CEO’s wife not yell at me–she actually complimented me!” she thought gleefully.
A bright grin spread across her face. “Hehe, so… that means you’re not gonna fire me, right, ma’am?”
