Chapter 627
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That afternoon, Ethan went back into the office, where his secretary, Rex Dury, was waiting with big news. As deputy director of the secretariat, Rex ranked just below Neville and usually managed the department rather than tagging along on Ethan’s business trips.
Rex kept his distance, afraid Ethan would get angry at him for the news he was about to deliver.
He said, “Mr. Mitchell, your mother sent a woman over this morning. She pushed hard to get her hired in the secretarial department to ‘look after’ you.”
Ethan froze for a moment, his face darkening. He knew exactly who the girl was. Fury bubbled under the surface. “If she didn’t get into the company through interviews, she’s got no business here. Send her packing.”
He sat down, muttering under his breath, “Unbelievable. Now she’s sticking her nose in my company?”
Rex hesitated before speaking. “Mr. Mitchell, the girl actually got into the company through interviews. It’s just that your mother pressured us to make her your new secretary.”
“Crafty move,” Ethan growled, his jaw clenched tight. “Then put her back where she belongs. I don’t want her anywhere near me.”
Rex massaged his temples, looking like he was in a dilemma. “Her name’s Minna Davies. She applied for a sales position.”
“Then send her to the sales department,” Ethan snapped. “Let her start from the bottom and claw her way up like everybody else. I don’t want her setting foot in my office.”
He retrieved his phone, itching to confront his mother, but he was so angry that he didn’t even want to speak to her.
“Got it, Mr. Mitchell. I’ll handle it pronto,” Rex said.
Rex shot a cautious glance at Ethan, whose expression was cold—icier than his usual distant demeanor—a clear sign he was seething over the decision to let Minna join the secretarial department without his explicit approval.
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Ethan typically maintained a cool reserve, steering clear of outright animosity. Yet today, an almost palpable wrath emanated from him.
What piqued Rex’s curiosity was Elsa’s unusual involvement. It was rare to see her stride into the corporate arena, ushering Minna into the fold and boldly inserting herself into hiring matters.
This marked Elsa’s first visit to the company.
Rex found himself musing over the enigma that was Minna. What extraordinary qualities did she have that compelled Elsa to escort her personally? Moreover, what about Minna elicited such a visceral aversion from Ethan?
Rex felt like he had accidentally unearthed some tantalizing gossip.
With a subtle shake of his head to dismiss his burgeoning curiosity, Rex gently shut Ethan’s office door behind him and strode towards the bustling secretarial department. Minna had already claimed the prime desk by the entrance, relegating the former occupant to a cramped plastic stool wedged between colleagues.
The office was a hive of activity, buzzing with the escalated workload Ethan had imposed over the last couple of days. This hinted at yet another evening marred by overtime.
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