Chapter 10: Going to Work

Early the next morning after Emma's special visit, she arrived at the company early. In the office, David was sitting at his desk when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The man entered and handed him a folder; this man was Ren, David's longtime male assistant. They were quite familiar with each other due to their long working relationship.

"Director David, here are the documents you requested."

"Okay, just leave it on the desk."

David remained focused on his computer screen, although everyone knew him as a playboy heir, in reality, he never neglected his work.

Ren placed the documents on the desk but lingered without any intention to leave, catching David's attention. He looked up with a puzzled expression, questioning Ren.

"Is there something?"

Ren hesitated slightly under David's inquiry, his face turning downwards, unable to meet David's eyes.

When Ren didn't provide a response, David impatiently asked again.

"So, what's the matter?"

"The secretary has been chosen, sir."

Ren finally spoke up, and David simply nodded. He wasn't particularly concerned about this issue.

"Is that all? I thought there was something else?"

"Well, actually, the secretary..."

Ren was about to elaborate further when David swiftly interrupted him.

"Alright, just have her come in."

"Yes, sir."

Ren intended to tell David the truth, but he didn't get the chance. The secretary, Emma, reluctantly agreed and left the room.

"Director David wants you to come into his office."

As Ren left, he noticed Emma lying on the table and lightly tapped the desk to remind her before instructing her to enter David's office.

"He's calling for me?"

"That's correct."

Ren regarded her with suspicion; he couldn't understand why she was chosen. Ren had been David's secretary for a long time, but he had never seen a female secretary like Emma being chosen before.

Emma quickly stood up and adjusted her clothing; she had been awake since early morning to get to the company, only to find out she arrived too early. Every employee's gaze towards her was uncomfortable, clearly showing their dislike for her. Emma had no intention of winning David over; she even disliked him herself.

"Come in."

Emma adjusted her glasses and took a deep breath before stepping into David's office. He was lounging casually on the desk, looking relaxed. He had his legs propped up on a chair; David seemed to be here for leisure rather than work.

"Why is it you?"

David's eyes couldn't hide his astonishment; he immediately questioned Emma.

"Why are you here?"

"I'm your new female secretary. My name is Laura."

David was taken aback by this statement; he remembered this girl. He hadn't chosen Laura yesterday because she didn't meet the standards; neither her appearance nor her face was attractive.

Emma's makeup today was the same as yesterday, with a hint of freckles on her face, combined with glasses and hair covering half her face.

"Are you mistaken? We didn't hire you."

David knew very well he hadn't hired Laura; he was annoyed at how she ended up here. Around him were all beautiful girls, and this girl was just too ugly.

"I received the job offer letter. Chairman Jones has accepted me."

Emma faced David's unpleasant remarks without fear. She had been approved by Chairman Jones, who was also David's father.

"Chairman Jones..."

David's expression immediately turned sour, then he picked up the phone and called Ren. David had always chosen his own secretary, so it was unusual for his father to choose one for him.

"Who hired the secretary for me?"

"Um... it was Chairman Jones..."

Ren's voice on the other end sounded somewhat hesitant in response to David's angry tone. David was a playboy; he didn't care much about the company, so he only chose a secretary for fun.

Hearing his father's name only made David more unhappy; he took out his wallet and threw a stack of money onto the table in front of Emma.

"Quit."

David always liked to defy his father; he didn't want to follow his arrangements.

"What's this?"

"Severance pay. It'll help you live better."

Emma's face remained cold as she looked at the check on the table; she seemed to look down on David. David might be more detestable than she thought; he wanted her to quit on her first day of work.

"Really?"

Emma picked up the check on the table and looked at the numbers. It was indeed a large sum; if it were anyone else, they would take the money and leave. But Emma was different; she didn't work here for the money, especially since it was so difficult for her to get this job.

"How much are you mocking me?"

David noticed Emma's intense gaze fixed on the check, so he stood up, took the check, added a few more digits, and handed it to Emma.

"Is this enough? You don't need to be here."

Emma had been coldly smiling inside; she glanced at the check and then back at him.

"I'm sorry, but I don't need it."

David looked at Emma in surprise, then smirked contemptuously and propped his feet back up on the table, looking at Emma.

"You don't need to create any excitement to attract me. How much did Chairman Jones give you? I'll double it."

Emma slowly approached the table opposite David, tossing the check onto the table.

"I made a promise to Chairman Jones, and no matter what, I'll keep it. I know you're very generous, but you should use that money for beautiful girls or those who need it."

After saying her piece, Emma turned and left; she couldn't stay and face David. If she stayed, she might not be able to resist hitting him. She had thought David would see her as normal, but in the end, he treated her like the other girls and threw money in front of her.

As Emma angrily left David's office, she bumped into Ren, who was about to enter. Seeing David's displeased expression and Emma's angry face, he spoke up.

"Is something wrong, Director David?"

"Why did you hire her?"

David's voice was low as he looked at Ren, who reluctantly spoke the truth.

"This was Chairman Jones's idea... He personally called me to hire Laura."

David wanted to fire Emma, but he had no way; behind Emma was his father backing her up. Emma wasn't an easy girl to deal with, and she had no love for money.

"Alright, I'll find a way to make her quit on her own."

An idea popped into David's head; he would use his own methods to make Emma quit without needing to use money. David didn't realize that the girl named Laura was actually Emma in disguise.

Emma sat on a desk outside, took out a stack of papers, and began doodling to relieve her frustration. She had been pampered all her life, but today, coming here to work, she was provoked by David, making her furious. He underestimated her.

From morning till now, Emma hadn't had to do anything. She knew this female secretary position for David was just for show, not for actual work. No one had come to tell her what to do; Ren even handed her a work schedule. Basically, her job was to make coffee and tea for David.

Emma felt utterly powerless with this working style; she saw that David didn't care about the company at all. But in her previous life, David had been very good at organizing and developing this company, making Mark fearful and wary.