Chapter 179
Chapter 179:
At approximately 4:40 PM, she descended the stairs, intending to wait for Cristian at the café situated beneath her office building. To her astonishment, she discovered his car already parked alongside the curb. As she neared, the car door swung open from within.
“You’re here early?” Fernanda inquired, a hint of surprise coloring her tone.
“Yes, you’re quite early yourself,” Cristian responded, his lips curling into a gentle smile. “I didn’t want to keep you waiting, so I showed up a little early p>
Fernanda slid into the passenger seat, settling in comfortably.
Cristian, who typically harbored a serene smile when he spoke, radiated both warmth and an inviting charm, softening the otherwise reserved aura he projected.
His features, when devoid of expression, portrayed a stern, detached air, making him appear remote and unapproachable at times.
“Feeling hungry?” Cristian initiated as he ignited the engine. “Any particular cravings? I can suggest a place p>
“I’m not picky. How about you choose a restaurant? Consider it my treat as a thank-you for celebrating my birthday,” Fernanda said graciously.
Cristian’s choices in dining were always impeccable.
“There’s an excellent steakhouse not too far from here,” he recommended confidently.
Fernanda nodded in agreement, pleased with the suggestion.
As Cristian maneuvered the car onto the road, he smoothly transitioned the conversation. “By the way, I caught a couple of segments from Entertainment Today yesterday. One was an apology directed at you. It seems you hold quite the esteem within the company p>
Fernanda cast a playful glance at Cristian’s striking silhouette and fluttered her eyelashes teasingly. With a sly grin, she quipped, “They really don’t have much choice in the matter. After all, I’m the boss. How could they possibly disregard my commands p>
Her tone was light and mischievous, instantly brightening the atmosphere and lifting Cristian’s mood.
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She then shifted slightly, her smile persisting as she admitted, “However, I did have a run-in with someone who dared to ignore my directives p>
Cristian’s features hardened a touch, his warm demeanor cooling as he asked, “Who was it p>
Fernanda waved a dismissive hand, stretching languidly. “No need to worry about it now—I’ve already gotten rid of him.” Her voice was casual but firm. “I had made it explicitly clear that the news was not to be disclosed, yet he went ahead and did it anyway. An employee who acts independently can’t be a part of my team p>
“Good decision,” Cristian nodded, his expression one of approval. “Particularly since you’ve just taken on this role. You need to establish your authority decisively. Showing too much leniency could make them think you’re weak, and that only leads to disorder p>