The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 2138

Rose furrowed her brow in discomfort. Just 'a new secretary' and no other details?

"Ms. Albinia, it's the end of business hours for today. It's Ms. Tesdal's personal leisure time now. You have a flight at 4:30 PM; perhaps you could enjoy some time in downtown B City," Sean said with a gentle tone and a friendly demeanor.

Rose's expression changed. "Personal leisure time? Felix and you can go, but not me?"

"Felix is Ms. Tesdal's bodyguard, and as for me, well, I'm an old friend of President Strand. We're catching up," Sean explained, his experience as the executive assistant in the president's office evident.

He was known for his always pleasant demeanor, even when faced with the harshest of insults.

In the end, Rose finished work early.d2

The Strand Group's skyscraper stood tall in the heart of B City's CBD—a shopper's paradise just a stone's throw away. But Rose had no mood for shopping. The sting of being disregarded, treated as if she was nothing, was too much to bear.

Little did she know, Rosalynn was deliberately making her feel this way.

In the car, Jacob was curious. "Why the sudden hire of a new secretary? She doesn't seem to hold a candle to your previous assistant, just by looks and demeanor."

"Lola is now the president of Jered Ventures," Rosalynn replied.

"So, you settled for second best?" Jacob didn't believe Rosalynn to be that kind of person.

"We'll talk in a bit," Rosalynn deferred. Her visit with Jacob wasn't just a catch-up; she had other matters to discuss, and the car wasn't the place for it.

"Alright," Jacob nodded, then began drumming his fingers restlessly on his knee. After a moment, he finally spoke up, "How's the little furball doing?"

"Oh, she's doing great. The Carters take her everywhere they go. She's having her best kitten life."

Jacob chuckled heartily. "When I picked her out, she was the most unique kitten, perched at the very top, looking down at the world as if she owned it!"