Chapter 2

• A woman appeared to be in a hurry as she walked along the corridors of Pasific Palace, trying to reach her room on the 15th floor as quickly as possible. If she didn't maintain her balance well, she might easily fall or slip.
• Upon entering the room, she was taken aback. A well-built man in a formal suit had been waiting for her. The man folded his hands in front of his chest while casually leaning against one corner of the room.
• "It's already 8:20. According to the rules, you should already be considered late," the man said while checking the circular watch on his wrist.
• Damn it!
• In this past month, Arianna Grey had already been late twice. And now, she had even been caught directly by her boss, who for some reason had suddenly appeared in her room.
• "I-I apologize, Mr. Axton," the beautiful woman stuttered. "Earlier, the online motorcycle taxi I was riding broke down in the middle of the road. So, I had to wait for a replacement driver."
• A man named Axton nodded. While gently stroking his chin covered in fine hairs, he responded to the explanation Arianna had just provided.
• "Luckily, I don't need an explanation about your lateness today."
• "So, am I forgiven, sir?" Arianna raised her head, then asked cautiously.
• "Yes," Axton replied with a nod. He straightened his posture, preparing to leave. "Now, put your work bag on the table first. Then, follow me to meet Mr. Samuel right away."
• Arianna immediately widened her eyes. Dark thoughts instantly danced in her mind. Was she being summoned by the big boss, not to be fired, right?
• "Don't worry. You won't be fired," Axton interjected, as if he could read what Arianna was thinking. "There's an important matter that Mr. Samuel wants to discuss with you."
• Arianna nodded. After placing her shopper bag on the table, she immediately followed Axton as he walked towards the main executive office. Upon entering, she could clearly see the figure of an Samuel Walters, who seemed busy with important documents on his work desk.
• Upon closer inspection, her boss was indeed a handsome and highly charismatic man. Young, energetic, ambitious, and with a strong perfectionist streak in accomplishing tasks to advance the property company he was leading. Despite his reserved nature, all the employees at Pasific Palace admired and respected him, including Arianna. Even though she had never personally spoken to him, from the beginning of her employment, she had considered him a perfect figure.
• "Mr. Samuel," Axton politely greeted. "I've brought the employee I mentioned."
• Samuel stopped his hands, which had been dancing on the laptop keyboard. He raised his face, gazing at Axton and Arianna alternately. Then, Samuel stood up and took a small step towards the guest sofa. He gestured for Arianna to sit there.
• "So, this is the woman you were referring to, Axton?" Samuel asked. He cast an appraising glance towards Arianna, scrutinizing her appearance from head to toe.
• "Yes, sir. Arianna has been serving as an HRD staff for two years," Axton explained. "Because of her excellent performance, she has the opportunity to replace Adelia as Mr. Samuel's personal secretary starting tomorrow."
• Samuel nodded in understanding. Some time ago, his long-time personal secretary had resigned to focus on her family. Samuel had certainly faced difficulties in finding a replacement because he had high criteria. With Axton's assistance as the selector, they eventually found a suitable replacement.
• "Okay. Her appearance is fine."
• "Her public speaking skills are also impressive, sir," praised Axton.
• "So, what's the meaning of all this, sir?"
• Arianna, who had been puzzled by the behaValerier of the two men in front of her, was taken aback for a moment. Filled with curiosity, she dared to ask, her heart pounding, what the purpose of her early morning meeting with the boss could be.
• "Before I continue this discussion further, may I ask you something?"
• Hesitant, Arianna nodded. The feeling of anxiety persisted. Her mind was now filled with many questions about why her boss was bothering to summon her.
• "Excuse me, Mr. Samuel, what would you like to know?"
• "Do you have a boyfriend or a husband?"
• Arianna shook her head. She was currently not involved with anyone. Two months ago, she had just ended her relationship with Angga Pradita, her boyfriend who had been caught cheating on her. Angga was a jerk!
• "No, sir. I'm currently single."
• Samuel nodded. Then he asked again.
• "Do you plan to end your single status soon?"
• Once again, Arianna shook her head. She felt slightly odd about the questions being asked. How could she end her single status when she didn't even have a partner? Did her boss not understand what she had just mentioned? Why was he asking again?
• "No, sir."
• "Have you been interested in a man recently?"
• "No, I haven't, sir."
• "Have you ever been involved in any legal cases?"
• "Never, sir."
• "Do you understand table manners or other etiquette classes?"
• This time, Arianna nodded.
• "I understand them very well, sir."
• "Can you speak any foreign languages?"
• "Yes, sir. I can speak English, Mandarin, and a bit of French."
• "Can you cook like most women?"
• "Of course, sir. I'm skilled in the kitchen, and I'm as elegant as they come."
• "In that case, would you be willing to become my wife at the end of this month?"
• Arianna reflexively nodded. Then, after realizing the implications of Samuel's last question, her eyes widened.