Chapter 101 Miss MorrisAfter delivering treatment to Devonte as she always did Norah found her way to the living room sofa and took a seatlDevontes doing much better now Hes out of the woods and wont be as critical as he was Hell need about a month or two to fully recover But hes up for sitting up and having chats now Norah reportedThat was the best outcome Norah could hope forThe news of his grandfathers better condition brought a spark of joy to Kasons eyes Norah thank you for everything youve done for my grandpaoJust do my job Norah sipping from a glass of water announced Ill be heading out soonWont you stay a bit longer Kason asked his voice laced with a hint of sadness Does my company make you uneasyNorah looked up at him puzzled by his question Why would he say something like that She recalled Kasons usually stoic demeanorKason if theres something on your mind just come out with it Have I ever seemed uncomfortable around you Norah raised an eyebrowRight now you seem eager to leave just after finishing your workSetting her glass down Norah gestured with open hands Ive got errands to run Its notabout feeling uneasy around you Youre overthinking things KasonKasons reaction to Norahs candid response was one of surprise Was he really overthinking The thought of Sean sitting beside Norah today stirred something unfamiliar in Kasons heartMaybe youre right Seeing you and Sean together today made me jump to conclusionsNorah realized there was some truth to his concerns Having attended the auction with Sean was bound to raise eyebrows Seans tendemess toward her piqued others curiosityWere just friends Much like you and me Norah clarified earnestlyTo Norah Kason and Sean were both new friends yet she felt a distinct connection with Kason a sentiment only she was privy toKason felt a wave of relief wash over him at her words It mattered to him that Norah viewed him and Sean on
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equal terms He was not comfortable with her showing favoritism toward others He hoped to stand out as someone special in her eyesSean hadnt come to Nexa Tech for a whileAs Sean entered the company Phillip mentioned The HR department found a secretary for you to assist with company matters Ive spoken to the HR manager This person is well qualified and highly educatedSeans interest was minimal AlrightThe employees couldnt hide their surprise and excitement at seeing Sean and Phillip their reactions lighting up the group chatGuess what Mr Scott has arrivedSean was the pillar of Nexa Tech Without him the company would have been just anotherplayer in the tech industry But thanks to the governments push for innovation and Seansleadership Nexa Tech had thrived since its inceptionThe buzz of excitement spread through the office It had been ages since Sean last visitedUpon reaching the second floor Phillip caught a glimpse of a woman in the secretarys office Mr Scott let me fetch the secretary for youvSureDressed sharply in a suit Sean exuded charm as he walked into his office
Phillip opening the door to the secretarys office was taken aback by the sight of the woman before him Miss Morris Are you Mr Scotts new assistantClad in a sleek black and white outfit her hair neatly tied back and her makeup understated Amabel looked professional and polishedPhillip Amabel greeted him with a smilePhillip frowned He hadnt reviewed the candidate list and was surprised to find Amabel had been appointed Sean had been clear about cutting ties with Amabel and now Phillip was in an awkward positionMiss Morris have you been keeping up with the recent tasksIve organized everything youve sent over Let me know if theres any issueAmabels role was to circulate Seans memos and prepare the reports for himMr Scott has asked to see you in his officeWith a heavy heart Phillip led Amabel to the CEOs office Mr ScottUpon seeing Amabel next to Phillip Seans expression turned into a frown Why was Amabel hereMiss Morris has been brought on board by the HR team as your new secretary and shes already tackled the pile of work awaiting her attention Phillip announced placing the documenton Seans desk before retreating a few steps his gaze loweredSeans expression hardened as he addressed Amabel directly I made it clear during our last encounter that our paths didnt need to cross againYet Amabel stood her ground her posture radiating confidence Sean retuming home meant I needed employment Isnt it natural for me to seek out opportunities My qualifications speak for themselves and Ive approached my duties here with utmost diligence Please review my work firstAs Sean skimmed through the document he couldnt deny Amabels competence and the meticulous care she had taken in her workYour work is commendable but that doesnt change my stance I prefer we remain out of each others way Sean stated his voice devoid of warmth as he tossed the document back onto the deskAmabel undeterred managed a smile and lightly pressed Sean adjusting back to the domestic scene has its challenges Surely gaining experience here shouldnt warrant dismissal Being ousted from your company would tarnish my reputation across GlophiaPhillip observing the exchange silently mopped the sweat from his brow Amabels audacity to plead in such a familiar manner was astonishingSean however was unmoved by her plea Thats your concern not mine he replied his toneicy Ive made my position clear Keep your distance unless absolutely necessaryAmabels demeanor shifted as her eyes welled up After everything weve shared how can you dismiss me so coldlyIm not being cold Ive been through enough to know I dont want to repeat history Sean countered sharply alluding to a past exchange they had in Sky RestaurantCatching on to her misstep Amabel quickly shifted gears her voice softening to a plea Please let me stay Ill prove myself Nothing like before will happen again I promiseComing from a prominent family this moment of humility was uncharted territory for AmabelPhillip seizing the opportunity to mediate suggested Sean Miss Morris has proven her competence Perhaps we could afford her another chanceAmabel shot Phillip a look of gratitudewmAfter a moments consideration Sean acquiesced albeit with a stem caveat Fine But lets not revisit past mistakesA smile broke through Amabels teary expression You have my word