CHAPTER 7

Laurette POV

I packed the neatly arranged items into a cardboard box, which quickly filled up.

I said, "Boss Bryce's mind is hard to read, so we just follow orders."

"But are you willing to do this?" Sandra asked in a low voice.

I was taken aback and my smile faded.

Sandra sympathized with me, "You've been with General Bryce for five years, and I thought you two would end up together. I didn't expect him to be so heartless..."

"Be careful what you say, Sandra," I reminded her lightly.

Seeing that Sandra was still indignant, I sighed and handed her a manual, "These are some of General Bryce's habits that I usually record. You can refer to it, but don't touch his sore spots."

Sandra took it excitedly and flipped through it, but her face fell instantly, "Oh my god, General Bryce has so many bad habits. Laurette, you've had it tough these past few years."

I patted her shoulder, picked up the cardboard box, and walked out of the secretary's office, taking the elevator to the seventeenth floor.

Although NOBLE Entertainment was an independently operated subsidiary, its office was still located in the Rodriguez Group building, and Bryce had specially cleared a floor for them to work in.

I went to the personnel department to report and completed a series of procedures.

Carlson from the personnel department took me to my office.

Compared to the secretary's office, my office was much smaller, but it had everything I needed.

There was a desk, a sofa, and good lighting.

It was said that the sun could shine in from morning till night.

I was very satisfied with my new office, but the only downside was that there was no rest area.

I could only take a nap on the sofa during lunch break.

"Sister Laurette, these files are the artists we are about to sign. You will be responsible for contacting them in the future. Take a look at the information first." Carlson brought a stack of files over and placed them on my desk.

In addition to all the office supplies on my desk, there was also a shiny nameplate with the words "Artist Director Laurette" engraved on it.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work," I nodded.

Carlson felt a little embarrassed and couldn't help but take another look at me.

He used to be the chief secretary of the secretary's office.

Every time he saw me, I was always standing behind Bryce, my figure straight and calm, like a sharp sword unsheathed, making people unable to look directly at me.

But just now, he realized that I wasn't as cold and distant as he had imagined, and was actually quite polite to him.

I opened the file and immediately saw a photo of Irene.

I paused for a moment, and Carlson glanced at it and laughed.

"Irene, she's the biggest name we're currently dealing with in the company. She's the one that President Bryce personally went to negotiate with. There are rumors that they used to be lovers, and that President Bryce spent a lot of money to create NOBLE Entertainment just to welcome his beloved back to the country." My heart suddenly tightened.

"Really?" Carlson thought I didn't know, and his eyes were full of gossip.

"Laurette, you're with President Bryce every day and you don't know? It's said that President Bryce is crazy about Irene, and he's been waiting for her for all these years.

We guess that President Bryce set up NOBLE Entertainment in the Rodriguez Group building just to be closer to her, and to try to get back together with her." My face turned pale.

Yes, I was with Bryce every day, and these rumors naturally couldn't reach my ears.

After all, everyone thought I was Bryce's eyes and ears.

Even if there were rumors, they wouldn't dare to say them in front of me, for fear of letting Bryce know.

Carlson didn't notice my expression and continued, "Do you know about the Phoenix International Piano Competition held last month?

President Bryce personally went to France, and reporters caught him going to Irene's room in the middle of the night and not coming out all night. Do you think they're like dry wood and a raging fire?"

"Carlson!"

I couldn't listen anymore and suddenly interrupted him.

"You go out first, I'll finish reading the file and find you later."

"Oh, okay," Carlson saw my unhappy expression and regretted speaking so recklessly in front of me.

I was President Bryce's former chief secretary, and my heart naturally leaned towards my boss.

Wasn't he looking for trouble by gossiping about the boss in front of me?

"Laurette I was just talking nonsense, you were just listening. It's all just idle talk." Carlson explained with a strong desire to survive.

"Okay." I waved my hand, and Carlson left the office nervously.

As soon as he left, my fake calmness shattered completely.

I had no idea that the rumors about Bryce and Irene were spreading throughout the company.

Except for me, everyone in this building probably knew.

Before, I wouldn't have cared.

My marriage to Bryce was just a marriage of convenience, and with the loss of our child, our relationship should have ended.

But ever since I saw him at the piano competition last night, his focused gaze on Irene was like a thorn in my heart.

He had never looked at me with such deep and passionate eyes before.

There is no harm without comparison.

It turns out that besides his icy hatred towards me, he can also have such intense and passionate love for another woman.

All afternoon, I had been looking at documents, trying to understand the artists who would soon be under my care.

This was a completely unfamiliar field for me, and it gave me a headache.

Irene was Bryce's precious treasure, and I naturally couldn't be mistreated.

Even though I hadn't signed with them yet, I was already being treated like the queen of NOBLE Entertainment.

The other trainees could be sent to talent shows to gain experience and debut.

After dealing with these matters, and with the night completely enveloping the window, I tidied up my desk and picked up my bag to leave work.

I stood in the elevator waiting for it to arrive, and with a "ding," the CEO's exclusive elevator opened.

I looked up and met the gaze of the man standing inside the elevator.

The two of us silently locked eyes, and I didn't move.

The elevator door slowly closed in front of me.

In an instant, the elevator door bounced open again.

Bryce's eyebrows furrowed so tightly that he could have crushed a fly.

His voice was cold and heavy, "What are you doing standing there? Do I need to invite you in?"

I was silent for a moment.

Some people have such beautiful lips, but their words are so unpleasant.

I walked into the elevator and instinctively stood one step behind Bryce.

Bryce turned his head, his face turning ashen as he stared at me.

"What are you doing?"

"I didn't do anything," I looked confused.

"I used to stand here, what's wrong with that?" Bryce's jaw tightened.

I used to be his secretary and standing behind him was natural, but I wasn't anymore.

He pulled me over and pushed me back against the metal wall.

Before I could even cry out in pain, he pressed himself against me.

"You're deliberately provoking me, aren't you?" His breath was hot with anger.

"You're so unhappy about me transferring you to NOBLE Entertainment?"