As usual, when approaching Left Corporation's Left An Cosmetics Ltd., Claire had to get out of Lucas's car about 60 or 70 meters from the building and walk the rest of the way to work. Lucas would always speed off without a trace immediately after dropping her off.
Why? Because he didn't want anyone to know he was married. To avoid any speculation about them commuting together, she had to always arrive later than him.
*Hmph! If it weren't for how nice his parents were to her and the fact that she had some feelings for him, she wouldn't bother with him at all! He thought she was easy to manipulate, calling her "Snail Girl."*
But at least now she didn't have to take the bus to work.
"Claire." A clear male voice called from behind. She turned in surprise to see Ran Tao, the head of the creative team, flashing a friendly smile at her as he pulled up beside her in a red Ferrari.
"Good morning, Tao team leader!" Claire greeted him, but he pointed at the passenger seat and said, "Hop in. We're on the same floor, anyway."
"No, it's fine. It's just a short walk," Claire declined, not wanting to deal with his 'wolf prevention tactics.'
"Really? We're going to be late." Ran Tao smiled, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
"It's fine, I walk fast," Claire assured him.
"Even if you walk fast, a car is still faster, right? We have five minutes before you're late. You know it'll cost you your monthly bonus and be broadcast throughout the company if you're late." Ran Tao insisted, hoping to convince her.
"It's fine, I'll make it," Claire replied, determined. In fact, she had made this quick walk every day and never been late.
Ran Tao let out a sigh, glancing at her with disappointment. Just as he was about to pull away, an idea seemed to strike him. "I heard from Assistant Roy Lin that you're not very familiar with our company's cosmetics. I happen to work in the creative team, and a lot of our product lines are developed by us. I can give you some very practical advice," he offered.
Sure enough, Claire's eyes lit up, and she blinked. "Really?"
Ran Tao smiled and pointed to the seat next to him again.
After a brief pause, Claire finally agreed, stepping around the car to sit in. *This was for work anyway. Left wouldn't be able to use it against her for not 'defending herself against wolves.'*
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Later, at the office.
"Lucas, I really don't understand why you assigned Claire to the sales department. You know she doesn't know anything about cosmetics," Roy Lin asked, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window and watching Lucas as he gazed down from his vantage point.
"It's nothing. I just want her to gain some work experience." Lucas replied casually. *She wouldn't listen to me when I wanted her to be my personal assistant, so I'll give her a little lesson in humility.*
Roy Lin looked skeptical and folded his arms. He eyed the strange smile on Lucas's face. "It doesn't seem like that's the whole story."
Lucas turned, raising an eyebrow. "What, you think I'm doing this just to mess with her?"
"You didn't say it, I'm just pointing out the obvious." Roy Lin smirked, stepping closer. Following Lucas's gaze, he added with a teasing smile, "You're waiting for someone, aren't you?"
"I don't know what you're talking about," Lucas quickly looked away, but his eyes lingered on the same spot.
"If you're not waiting for someone, then why do you stand here every morning looking down?" Roy Lin pressed, pointing out that from here, Lucas could clearly see the entrance of the company.
It became obvious that Lucas was waiting for Claire.
Roy Lin laughed to himself, thinking, *Didn't he earn the title of "prince of the romance world" for a reason?*
Lucas tried to hide his embarrassment, "Can't I adjust my view? Why don't you get back to work, Assistant Roy Lin?"
Roy Lin shrugged, grinning. "Sure, but I'm actually waiting for you to go to the meeting room, Mr. President."
Lucas was about to look away but froze when he saw a petite figure stepping out of a red Ferrari. His eyes narrowed, and his face darkened as soon as he recognized Claire's smiling face. The storm clouds were clearly gathering on his expression.