Chapter 1841-1850
“Thank you, Ethan.” Deep down, Josephine was touched by his gesture. I feel like he’s investing in the
company for me.
“There’s no need to thank me. It’s always been your dream, no? And I’m d I can make your dream
come true,” answered Ethan in a low voice. That’s why I threw a lot of money in. I want her to be
happy.
“How can I repay you?” Josephine bit her lip. Ethan has been a big help. I can’t just take advantage of
him after he helps me with many things. A simple ‘thank you’ isn’t enough to express my gratitude.
“It’s not a big deal. I’m happy to help, really.” Ethan insisted on not taking anything from her.
However, Josephine still nned on giving him something in return. I can’t take it for granted.
…
Josephine smiled. “I don’t need anything.”
“I heard that you have been interested in the position of a news anchor. Since you’re excelling in your
job and also studied broadcastmunication back in university, I don’t see a problem in promoting
you to a news anchor. It’s my fault for overlooking an employee as excellent as you and wasting your
talents,” Atticus said.
Josephine let out a strained chuckle.
When the assistant returned to her office, she called Katrina out of spite. When the call connected, she
cut to the chase. “Can you believe it, Kat? A while ago, Mr. Kowalski asked me to prepare the best tea
we have for his guest. I thought he was seeing someone important, but it turned out to be Josephine. I
don’t understand why she has gotten so lucky to the degree that even Mr. Kowalski has to grovel at
her!”
“What? Is Josephine in a meeting with Atticus?” Katrina asked nervously.
“Yes. I think they’re talking about work. Anyway, I don’t think anybody can ever match her status in the
company from this moment on.”
“I’ll be right there.” With that, Katrina hung up the phone.
Soon, she showed up in the corridor and arrived at the door of Atticus’ office. Due to her experience in
eavesdropping, she was aware that she could open the door without alerting anyone in the office if she
pressed the door handle hard.
As the assistant kept watch for her, she quietly pushed the door open and listened in to the ongoing
conversation in the office.
Meanwhile, Atticus was offering Josephine a promotion to be a news anchor. He insisted on his
offer. “Josephine, let’s do it this way—you take up Ain’s position first. I’ll assign her another job when
she returns.”
“Is that really okay?” Josephine hesitated as she mused to herself, I’m just filling the vacancy when Ain
is not around. It’s two years at most. After all, Ain needs such a long time to recover.
“There’s nothing wrong about it. I’m the director here. It’s up to me to decide whom I want to promote.
Besides, you’re Mr. Quarles’ girlfriend. I can’t possibly allow you to remain a reporter and have you
experience the bad weather. Mr. Quarles won’t like it,” Atticus exined.
Katrina was boiling in anger when she heard such words from Atticus. I’ve had enough! At that, she
pushed the door open and stormed inside. “Atticus, that’s not fair! I’m not bad myself, aren’t I? I can
also handle the position!”
Katrina didn’t bother to tone down her anger.
Themotion took Josephine aback. Has Katrina been eavesdropping this whole time?
Katrina turned to Josephine without warning and used, “Josephine, do you have no shame at all?
You can’t ept Atticus’ offer!”
“Why not? I believe that I’mpetent,” Josephine arched her brows and countered.
“Hmph! You’re not the onlypetent person in thepany. Others are also capable of taking this
position.” Katrina huffed. “It’s just not fair to the others! What’s so special about her that you’re letting
her take the job? Atticus, you promised me the same!”
“Don’t be ridiculous, Kat. We’re at work. It’s about business.” Atticus pulled a long face. Katrina had
always been a nuisance to him.
“It’s unfair! I suggest going through an interview and a test. She has to do the same and pass if you
want me to let the matter drop. Or else I’ll make it known among the employees.” Katrina refused to
back down.
Josephine turned to Atticus. “I agree with her, Mr. Kowalski. We’ll do it fair and square.”
After that, Josephine rose from her seat and took her leave. Katrina followed suit and caught up with
her, sneering, “Josephine, do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you have a
big shot like Mr. Quarles to back you up?”
The usation took Josephine aback, and she turned around to exin, “I won’t bring my personal life
to work, or the other way around. I know the difference.”
“You would’ve epted Atticus’ offer to promote you if I didn’t stop both of you in time, no?” Katrina
crossed her arms, pleased to have sabotaged Josephine’s promotion.
“Honestly, I agree with you on this matter. We’ll do it fair and square,” Josephine answered calmly.
“Hmph! Are you really expecting me to believe it?”
“Suit yourself.” Josephine didn’t bother to exin further.
Since there was nobody around, Katrina shot Josephine a bold question. “Just how did you manage to
wrap Mr. Quarles around your finger? You must’ve done something! Did you sleep with each other?”
Josephine exhaled. She could feel the irritation inside her grow. She turned around, not holding back
the bite in her tone. “It doesn’t concern you.”
Katrina paused for a moment before she retorted, “Looks like I’m right. You’ve got to the home base.”
Josephine lost her patience, so she didn’t bother to reply. Meanwhile, a jealous Katrina was ring at
Josephine so hard that her eyes reddened. Ethan has a tall and strong body that rivals a model. Other
men are no match for him. I would do the same if I were in her shoes. Sleeping with Ethan is something
to boast about for the rest of my life. All I need to do is wait for Ethan to get tired of Josephine. At that
time, it would be my turn.
Josephine returned to the office, but she heard the discussion going on around her. Most of the staff
were envious and amazed. After all, Josephine was invisible around thepany most of the time, so
it was quite a feat that she knew thergest shareholder.
Besides, many women worked in the TV station, and most of them were beautiful. The broadcasters
and news anchors, each with their own beauty, were the station’s image. How did a reporter like
Josephine wrap thergest shareholder around her finger?
Meanwhile, a gorgeous woman walked into Atticus’ office, her purse in hand.
Atticus greeted her, “You’re early, Tori. I thought we were meeting up in the afternoon.”
Tori cut to the chase with her arms crossed, “Mr. Kowalski, I heard that there’s a recement for the
company’srgest shareholder. Why didn’t you tell me about that? Will you ever introduce me to him?”
“Oh! You’re talking about Mr. Quarles, I presume?”
“I heard that not only is he young and handsome, but he’s also wealthy. You should’ve introduced me to
such a good man!” Even though Tori was smiling, she couldn’t hide the resentment in her expression.
Atticus didn’t need more words to understand Tori’s motives. She was a famous news anchor in the
industry. Besides, she was also young and single. She had been dating some rich men before, but all
her rtionships ended up in a breakup.
Now that she was single, she was looking for her next target.
“Sure, I’ll arrange a meal with you and Mr. Quarles. It’s time to introduce our best television anchor to
him.” Atticus didn’t dare outright reject Tori. After all, he spent a fortune to poach her. Furthermore, she
was a well-known figure in the field.
“Mr. Kowalski, how did the reporter girl Josephine meet Mr. Quarles?” The same question was bugging
Tori. This Josephine is quite something. She’s a step ahead of all the women out there!
“I’m not sure, but I guess they’ve known each other for a long time. After all, Josephine’s grandfather is
quite famous in political circles. It’s natural if she knows all the big shots.”
His words convinced Tori. However, her face was filled with confidence as she decided topete with
Josephine for Ethan’s attention. She happened toe across the pictures in the group chat the other
day. The pictures that captured Ethan’s face and body stunned her. Besides, the way he gave
Josephine a Ferrari as a gift also surprised Tori. The most expensive gifts Tori had ever received were
designer bags, but Josephine surpassed her achievement in a split second by receiving a sports car as
a gift.
Previously, Tori was on a study trip outside thepany and only returned this morning. I can’t believe
I missed all the drama!
“All right, Mr. Kowalski. I hold you to your word about the meal between the three of us. I’m looking
forward to getting to know Mr. Quarles better.”
With that, Tori left the office. Just when she started to make her way back to her office, she changed
her mind and took a detour into the elevator. She pressed the button to the level where Josephine’s
office was located. I wonder what Josephine looks like.
Meanwhile, Josephine was seated at her desk in the office. She was enjoying a cup of coffee while
talking to Wren. The moment Tori stepped into the office, she caught the attention of a group of male
workers. Walking around the office, she searched for a specific person until a namete came into
view. Then, she raised her head and studied the face of the namete’s owner.
She indeed looks pretty. She could’ve be prettier if she paid attention to her appearance.
However, nobody in the TV station can ever steal the spot of thepany’s beauty queen from me!
“Miss Alford, are you looking for someone?” An assistant approached her.
“No, I’m not looking for anyone. I’m just walking around. Don’t let me keep you. You should return to
work.” At that, Tori cast Josephine onest nce before turning on her heel and leaving.
After dealing with all the tasks at hand, Josephine was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the evening
and meeting with Ethan. She couldn’t wait to see him after getting off work.
However, she nned to go home and see her mother as well. I need to tell Mom.
Josephine decided to ask, “Wren, can I bother you for a minute?”
“What is it? What can I help you with?”
“I’m calling my mother to tell her that I’m staying at your ce for work purposes over the next week. I
need you to cover up for me.” At the end of her sentence, Josephine was already blushing.
Since Wren also had a boyfriend, she could understand the reason for Josephine asking for help.
Therefore, she kindly agreed to help Josephine. “Sure. Call her. I’ll cover up for you.”
The pair headed to the pantry before Josephine dialed her mother’s number.
“Hello, Joey! Are youing home tonight or are you workingte today?”
“I haven’t finished my work. Mom, here’s the thing—I also need to stay at my colleague’s ce over the
next week. I’ll go hometer and grab a few things before leaving for her ce.”
At that moment, Wren took the phone and enthusiastically greeted Heidi, “Hello, Mrs. Jacobson. I’m
Wren. Lately, we are working on summarizing an important work report, so we have to work together.”
“Oh! It’s you, Wren. Thanks for having Joey over. I’m counting on you to take care of her.” Heidi was
instantly convinced by Wren’s words.
“Rest assured, Mrs. Jacobson. I’ll take good care of her!” Wren promised.
Josephine eventually took the phone back. “I have to go, Mom. I’ll go home and pick up some clothes
later.”
“I’m not at home at the moment. You don’t need to wait for me.”
“All right, Mom.”
After Josephine hung up the phone, Wren couldn’t help but lean in and whisper, “Joey, did you move in
with Mr. Quarles?”
The innocent question sent a blush to Josephine’s face. A few secondster, she nodded lightly. “I did.”
“That’s so good! You have to be careful with such a boyfriend, though,” Wren reminded her.
“How am I supposed to be careful? In my opinion, what’s mine will always belong to me. And if it isn’t
destined to be mine, I can’t bend it to my will.” Josephine had no idea about how she should react to
what awaited her in the future.
“It’s just that Mr. Quarles has a lot of admirers in ourpany, not to mention that he’s an influential
man. Just be careful,” Wren murmured.
At that moment, Josephine’s phone rang, cutting their conversation short. She nced at the screen.
“It’s him.”
“You should answer it. I won’t keep you any longer.” With that, Wren returned to her work.
Josephine answered the call in a sweet voice, “Hello?”
“I’ll be there in ten minutes. You can get ready now.” Ethan’s maic voice reached her from the other
end of the line.
Josephine hummed a response. “All right. See you in ten minutes.”
She then went downstairs to wait for Ethan after grabbing her belongings. Since she made her
rtionship with Ethan public, she saw no point in worrying about others’ opinions anymore.
Josephine waited for Ethan’s arrival at the intersection. It wasn’t a long wait as the distant roar of the
sports car’s engine grew even louder until the car rolled to a stop in front of her. The window lowered,
revealing Ethan’s face.
“Get in the car,” he urged.
Josephine did as she was told and informed him, “I want to go home first. I need to pack a few clothes.”
A glint of surprise shed across Ethan’s fathomless eyes. “Have you decided to move in with me?”
Pursing her red lips in shyness, Josephine nodded. “Yes, I want to get to know you, and have you learn
new things about me too.”
Dating was a process to spend time together and get to know each other. Josephine doubted they
could maintain their rtionship without understanding each other.
“I’m d to hear that!” It was exactly what Ethan had in mind.
Ethan then sent Josephine back to her house. Her mother was currently out with friends. Meanwhile,
her father was always on a business trip. Thus, Josephine spent most of her time with her mother.
Josephine rushed into the house and simply packed a few things before returning downstairs. Even at
this point, she was still a bit shy. After all, it was the first time she lied to her mother just for dating her
boyfriend.
She got into the sports car and Ethan drove her back to the hotel. Josephine sighed in relief. She did
not bring any work home with her, so she had more time to herself.
This morning, Ethan had snapped a few photos of the vi, and now he was sharing them with her. She
was well aware that it was a rare opportunity to find detached vis downtown.
“It’s beautiful.”
“Are you looking forward to moving in with me?” Ethan asked, reaching out his hand and putting his
arm around her.
Josephine nodded in excitement. “Of course!”
“We’ll pick out furniture and other stuff for our new home this weekend. You can decide what you want.”
Ethan was looking forward to decorating the house with the woman he loved.
He wanted to build a family with this woman and live a peaceful life with her. This was the first time in
twenty-seven years that he wanted to do that.
She was moved by his words. She cuddled him as her mind filled with her future n with him by her
side. However, there were many nk spaces she struggled to fill. For example, his family and his
career. All of them were located somewhere else. Will west?
Even a calm and rational woman like her refused to think about it. All she wanted was to stay with him
as long as she could and never worried about their future.
Josephine suddenly raised her head and locked eyes with Ethan. She saw desire deep down inside his
eyes. It was lust—he was hoping he could make a move.
Josephine was blushing profusely at his clear intention. “I-I got my period.”
She noticed it in the office this afternoon. Thus, even though she intended to make it to the next base,
she had to wait.
Ethan burst intoughter before holding her tighter in his arms. He pressed a kiss intended as a
punishment to her cheek. “It’s all right. I can wait.”
What matters the most is that she’s ready.
Josephine was grateful for such an unstable factor. After all, she was falling head over heels for Ethan
at the moment. She needed some time to think about it.
Josephine leaned into him. At that moment, Ethan’s phone rang. He grabbed it and nced at the
caller ID before answering, “Hello?”
“Young Master, when are youing back?” Ethan’s subordinate asked.
“Half a yearter.”
“What about the ongoing project at the North Pole? Don’t you need to supervise it yourself?”
Ethan narrowed his eyes. “I have a more important task at hand than the project.”
Josephine was taking a nap as she curled up against Ethan like a kitten. When the words left him, her
eyes fluttered open in disbelief. She allowed herself to immerse her emotions as she gazed at his
sharp jawline.
Is he referring to me? Does it mean he prioritizes me over his work?
He felt her gaze on his face. He caressed her head while he was on the phone. He even bent down to
kiss her on the head. The intimacy came out naturally, much like something a normal couple would do.
She curled her lips upward as she snuggled up against his broad chest, content with rxing next to
him. After a long day of work, she was extremely happy to be able to find security in his arms.
At night, Josephine and Ethan slept in separate rooms. Due to Ethan having a video conference, he
asked Josephine to go to sleep first.
Josephine got into bed early since she had to work the next day. However, she decided to read a book
before sleep found her. After all, she wanted to prove herself worthy of the position of the news anchor.
She was aware that aside from Katrina, the others might also think that she got the position through
connections. However, Josephine hoped to get it with a clear conscience. She wanted the others to
know that she was capable of depending on herself.
Others’ opinions don’t matter. The most important thing is for me to stay true to myself.
The next morning, Josephine woke up earlier than yesterday. Ethan hadn’t woken up when she left the
bedroom. Gently pushing his bedroom door open, she locked eyes with the man who opened his eyes
at the light noise. Watching her slip in quietly like a cat, he put his arms under his head before asking
with a smile, “What’s wrong?”
“You don’t have to send me off. My friend will be picking me up. Go back to sleep, hmm?” Josephine
kissed Ethan on the cheek and added, “I’ll contact youter.”
Ethan checked the time and realized that Josephine had awoken half an hour earlier. He intended to
send her off, but his rm hadn’t gone off. Seeing that she was leaving, he suddenly reached out his
hand and held onto her.
Josephine was dressed professionally, giving her the appearance of being both elegant and capable.
Ethan really didn’t want to let her leave like this.
She fell on Ethan’s nket, her face flushed. “What are you doing?” she coquettishly murmured as she
fluffed her long hair.
“I miss you! I’ve missed you all night,” Ethan said, blinking his eyes pitifully as if he were an aggrieved
child. “Are you not going topensate me for that?”
All sorts of images shed across Josephine’s mind. Compensate? What does he mean by this?
Just as she was having impure thoughts, the man sat up and drew her into his embrace. Then, he gave
her a peck on the neck and said, “You can go now.”
Josephine’s face turnedpletely red. Fine. I’m overthinking!
She then dashed out the door so that Ethan wouldn’t notice her flushed cheeks.
Truth was, Josephine didn’t have any friends to pick her up, so she hailed a cab instead. After reaching
thepany, she devoted all her attention to her work.
Around 10.00AM, Ethan received Atticus’ call. Atticus asked Ethan if they could meet for lunch because
he had some job matters to report.
“Okay. I’ll meet you at a restaurant near thepany. Bring Josephine as well.”
“I’ll surely bring Miss Jacobson along,” Atticus replied.
After hanging up the phone, he looked at the woman sitting on the couch and stated, “Mr. Quarles
asked me to bring Josephine together for lunch.”
“Whatever for? It’s enough for him to have mypany,” Tori said as she sat with her legs crossed.
She had dressed up on purpose today since she had requested that Atticus set up a meeting with
Ethan so she could get closer to the man.
Why should we bring Josephine along? She will only ruin my chance!
“Are we not bringing Josephine then?” Atticus asked.
“Of course not! When we reach the restaurantter, simply find an excuse and tell him Josephine is not
in thepany.”
“But Mr. Quarles will definitely probe.”
“Fine. Send her out for some outdoor interviews. Mr. Kowalski, no matter what, I want to have lunch
alone with Mr. Quarles today. Do you understand?” Tori dered arrogantly. She was now the most
famous newscaster in thepany, and even Atticus had to show her some respect.
Atticus went silent for a while before nodding his head. “Okay. I’ll arrange something outdoors for
Josephine to attend toter. I’ll also find an excuse to skip that lunch. You’re going to go by yourself!”
Tori smiled in satisfaction when she heard that. “Thank you, Mr. Kowalski!”
Soon after, Josephine, who was in the reporters’ office, was assigned an outdoor interview. It was
about a wastewater treatment issue at apany. Many reporters were dispatched previously to
conduct interviews on the same issue, but none were sessful. Hence, it was now Josephine’s turn.
Josephine quickly coordinated with the photography department and arranged for thepany’s car to
be in front of the main entrance by 10.30AM. She was always serious about her work.
They arrived at the interview location at around 11.00AM. However, as they were about to enter, the
company’s security guard arrogantly stopped them. “Get lost! We do not ept interviews.”
“But the pollutants in yourpany’s discharge far exceed the legal limit! We’vee to seek
rification from the relevant department,” Josephine stated firmly.
“That’s not the truth! There isn’t such a thing. Get lost now, or I’ll have to chase you all away forcefully.”
The security guard had been directed by his superior to prevent any reporters from entering at all costs,
as thepany’s upper management did not want this matter to be reported any longer.
Josephine, however, did not leave. Another security guard became agitated and started pushing the
videographer. Then, he turned around and pushed Josephine hard as well, causing her to lose her
footing and fall to the ground.
“Josephine, are you all right?” Her assistant quickly went over to support her.
Josephine’s palm hadnded on a sharp stone, resulting in a bleeding wound. However, she waved her
hand and said, “I’m fine.”
“But you’re bleeding! Let’s go to the hospital and get it bandaged now!”
“I’ll beat up any reporters who appear in front of me from now on! Get lost right now!” the security guard
yelled.
Josephine and the others had no choice but to return to the car to seek further instructions from their
group leader. Their group leader instructed them to wait and when thepany’s higher management
appeared, they were to rush over and interview them.
Meanwhile, Ethan’s car stopped in front of a high-end restaurant punctually at noon. Atticus had
already reserved a private room for lunch.
Upon seeing Ethan arrive at the private room, the waiter opened the door and said to him, “Wee,
sir. Pleasee in.”
Ethan then entered the room. The instant he walked in, he noticed a woman seated on the couch
inside the room, but it wasn’t Josephine.
Tori, on the other hand, stared with her eyes wide in surprise when she saw the man who had just
entered. As she looked at him dazedly, she felt her heart glowing with adoration for him.
Oh my! All of his photos cannot evene close to capturing his elegance!
She hurriedly rose to greet Ethan. “Hello, Mr. Quarles. I am Tori Alford, a newscaster in thepany.
Nice to meet you.”
“Where’s Atticus?” Ethan frowned and asked.
Didn’t Atticus say he would bring Josephine along?
“Oh! Mr. Kowalski suddenly has something urgent to attend to, so I’ll be apanying you for lunch
today, Mr. Quarles,” Tori replied eagerly.
However, Ethan’s face darkened when he heard that. He already knew what Atticus was up to when he
saw the unruliness and admiration in Tori’s eyes.
Instead of bringing Josephine, Atticus had arranged for another woman from thepany to attend
today’s lunch. This irritated Ethan greatly.
“Excuse me. I’ve got something else on.” He turned around and left.
“You’ve just arrived, Mr. Quarles. Why are you leaving so quickly?” Tori quickly stepped in front of
Ethan, stopping him from leaving while winking at him. “Mr. Quarles, I really want to know you more.
Could you please grant me my wish today?”
Ethan simply narrowed his eyes and asked, “Don’t you know my girlfriend works in thepany?”
That rendered Tori a little awkward. She quickly regained her smile and stated, “It’s just a meal, Mr.
Quarles. Furthermore, you’re already here.”
Ethan’s gaze dimmed when he heard that. “I’ll never allow anyone to disrespect my girlfriend.”
He opened the door and walked out, leaving Tori stunned and flushed with embarrassment.
Don’t men like women’s admiration for them? All the men I’ve encountered have never turned down a
lady who hurled herself at them! Ethan’s words today truly hurt Tori’s self-esteem.
Is Josephine really that captivating? How can Ethan be so enthralled by her that he didn’t even look at
me?
After exiting the restaurant, Ethan called Josephine. Josephine was having her wound bandaged by
her colleague in the car. When she heard her phone ring, she smiled and answered the call. “Hi! Have
you had your lunch yet?”
“Where are you?” Ethan asked in a low voice.
“I’m working. I have an outdoor interview today,” Josephine answered. However, her colleague
identally tugged on her wound at this point, causing her to cry out in pain.
“What happened? Are you hurt?” Ethan asked concernedly when he heard that.
“I’m fine. I just fell and scratched my palm,” Josephine exined cheerfully.
Ethan, however, couldn’t bear Josephine being wounded. “Where are you? I’ll be right there.”
“You don’t have to. My work is not done yet. I’ll see you tonight!” Josephine quickly ended the call as
she did not want Ethan toe. Furthermore, the interview she had to conduct today was of utmost
importance, and she had to get it done.
At this point, her colleague said, “Josephine, there’s a posh car stopped in front of the entrance. That
must be the car of one of thepany’s senior managers. Let’s go over now!”
Hearing that, Josephine grabbed the microphone and rushed over,pletely ignoring her wound.
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It was indeed one of the senior managers who stepped out of the car. When he saw Josephine and the
others running toward him, he panicked. Many reporters had been bothering him recently and he was
already fed up with them.
As Josephine had studied the relevant documents previously, she recognized the person stepping out
of the car. It was Dane Cooke, the vice president of thepany. With that, she immediately pointed
the microphone at him and asked, “Mr. Cooke, is yourpany’s wastewater discharge in ordance
with thew? ording to the relevant department, the pollutants in yourpany’s discharge are way
above the permissible limit, and all nearby water sources have been affected. What do you have to say
about this?”
“I don’t have anything to say. “Everything in ourpany is done in ordance with thew,” Dane
said sternly.
“Can you show us the examination report of yourpany’s discharge to satisfy the public?”
Dane choked a little when he heard that. “You are mere reporters. What right do you have to request to
see the report?” he snarled.
“You’re right. It’s because we are reporters that we have the responsibility to report on this topic to the
public and be their voice. Please answer my question, Mr. Cooke,” Josephine stated bluntly as she
looked straight at Dane.
Upon hearing that, Dane finally looked at Josephine properly and realized that she was very beautiful.
He immediately had an ulterior motive in his mind and said, “Okay. I’ll agree to an interview with you.
Let’s set another date and time for a private interview.”
“You mean you’re willing to ept my interview, right?” Josephine wanted to be certain.
“Of course. Ourpany will provide everyone with a reasonable exnation. Give me your contact
number and I will find a time for the interview,” Dane stated.
Josephine immediately took out a piece of paper and wrote her number on it before handing it to him.
“Please make arrangements for the interview as soon as possible, Mr. Cooke.”
Dane’s face lit up with an evil smile after obtaining Josephine’s phone number, but he quickly put on a
decent front and responded, “Okay. Give me some time. Rest assured that I will answer the public.”
Then, he touched Josephine’s shoulder lightly and murmured, “I’ll see you next time, reporter.”
All of Josephine’s coworkers exhaled a sigh of relief after Dane left. “We’re getting an exclusive
interview, Josephine! If ourpany can influence the following rectification of wastewater handling,
we will have truly helped the public.”
Josephine nodded in response. “You’re right. Let’s get fully prepared for the interview!”
“I’m starving! Let’s go for lunch.”
Seeing that everyone was hungry, Josephine announced generously, “Lunch is on me today!”
“Wow! Thank you, Josephine! Love you!”
“We’re all working for Josephine! She will undoubtedly be our boss in the future.”
“Exactly! Do remember to take care of us by then, Josephine!”
Josephineughed at that. “How dare you all make fun of me? Do you still want the lunch treat?”
“Of course!” Everyone stopped their teasing and drove to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Meanwhile, after the call ended, Ethan quickly asked Atticus for the location where Josephine went for
the interview. However, when he arrived at the ce, she was nowhere to be seen. He quickly pulled
his phone out and called her again.
On Josephine’s end, the food was already being served at the same time. Hearing her phone ring, she
smilingly answered the call and said, “Hello, Mr. Quarles. Is there anything else?”
“Where are you?”
“I… Where are you?” Josephine returned the question.
“I am in front of thepany that you interviewed.”
That surprised her. “What brings you here? I’m having lunch nearby with my colleagues. Have you had
your lunch yet?” she asked, to which Ethan coldly answered, “What do you think?”
Josephine immediately felt sorry for him. “Come and join us. I’ll send you the location.”
Ethan then drove to the restaurant. Ten minutester, he arrived in front of a small restaurant by the
roadside, and Josephine was already waiting for him at the entrance. On the other hand, her coworkers
in the private room were all feeling nervous as they now needed to have lunch with their superior.
Nheless, they felt honored and hopeful that they could use this lunch opportunity to get closer to
Ethan.
Ethan’s face darkened the minute he saw the restaurant, and a solemn expression appeared on his
face. “Shall we change to another ce?”
Josephine found him amusing. She knew that this man before her had most certainly never eaten at
such a restaurant before. “It’s not necessary! The food here is nice. Just give it a try, alright?” she
urged softly.
When Ethan stepped into the private room, all of Josephine’s coworkers stood up to greet him. “Hello,
Mr. Quarles!”
At that, Ethan replied, “Hi, you’ve all had a long day.” Then, he sat down next to Josephine. She then
handed him her ss of water. “Drink some water.”
Ethan, however, grabbed Josephine’s injured hand and began to examine her wound.
With a smile, she murmured, “I’m fine. It’s just a scratch.”
“What happened?” Ethan asked again.
“I fell down by ident!”
“Mr. Quarles…” A warm-hearted female colleague wanted to tell the truth, but she was immediately
stopped by Josephine’s stern re.
“Let’s eat!” Josephine did not want Ethan to know the truth. After all, as a reporter, she was used to
being shoved by security officers.
Ethan sensed that Josephine wasn’t willing to tell him what had happened, and hence, he decided to
ask her againter. Meanwhile, Josephine was piling food onto his te, taking care of his every need.
Though Ethan was used to more high-end restaurants, he found the food in this restaurant to be just as
delicious.
“These are good,” he remarked, feeling hungry. Although they were not in an elegant setting, Ethan’s
eating demeanor still mesmerized all of Josephine’s female coworkers.
An attractive man indeed appears elegant regardless of where he is or what he eats!
At the same time, Tori was in Atticus’ office, biting her red lip indignantly as she crossed her arms.
“It was only a meal. Why couldn’t Mr. Quarles show me some respect?”
“Enough of that. He only has Josephine in his heart,” Atticus reminded her, implying that Tori should
stop her wishful thinking of clinging to Ethan.
“Josephine is just a simple woman. In what way am I inferior to her?” Tori scoffed and continued, “I
heard that you’re intending to nurture her to be Miss Ain’s sessor. Is she really that capable?”
“Mr. Quarles even asked me where Josephine was working today. I can tell he genuinely loves her.”
Atticus began to worry that Ethan would me him for assigning such a task to Josephine.
“I don’t care, Mr. Kowalski. If any such opportunity arises again, remember to tell me!” Tori smilingly
said, clearly not going to give up so easily.
Atticus felt helpless. Both Katrina and Tori were interested in Ethan, putting Atticus in the difficult
situation of being caught in the middle.
Meanwhile, Josephine got into Ethan’s posh car after lunch. As she still had work to do, Ethan had no
choice but to send her back to thepany. Josephine expected him to leave after dropping her off.
Much to her surprise, Ethan stepped out of the car with her.
“Why are you not returning to the hotel?”
“I’ll walk you to the office.”
“Uh… That’s not necessary!” Josephine did not want to be in a high-profile rtionship, and she
wanted it to be out of public view.
“Why? Am I such a disgrace to you that you don’t want to be seen walking with me?” Ethan pretended
to be upset and ruffled her hair.
“Of course not! I’m just afraid they will startpeting with me for you,” Josephine retorted with a
chuckle.
“Don’t worry,” Ethan replied determinedly. “I’m all yours. Nobody can ever take me away from you.”
He didn’t tell Josephine that Tori had wanted to have lunch with him earlier for ulterior intentions, for
fear Josephine would start overthinking.
Hearing Ethan’s words, Josephine immediately felt secure. “I’m yours too.”
Ethan then walked Josephine to her office. The moment they entered the spacious office, the busy
office immediately went so silent that they could hear a pin drop.
Josephine is so blessed to have Mr. Quarles send her to work! everyone mused.
Josephine, on the other hand, assumed that Ethan would be leaving. However, the man grabbed a
chair and sat down right behind her, randomly taking a book to read at the same time.
She felt uneasy as she noticed that all of her coworkers were fearfully looking in her direction and did
not dare to say anything, resulting inplete silence in the office.
Hence, Josephine turned around and softly suggested to Ethan, “Perhaps you should go back first.
Your presence here is making everyone stressed.”
“Can’t I apany you while you’re working?” Ethan asked aggrievedly.
“Just look around… Everyone is afraid of you!” Josephine whispered.
Ethan raised his head but at this instant, all of the coworkers who had been looking earlier quickly
lowered their heads, not daring to say anything.
With that, Ethan had no choice but to stand up. However, he held Josephine’s face between his palms
and kissed her on the lips in front of everyone.
Josephine’s face flushed instantly. On the other hand, everyone else witnessed clearly how much
Ethan adored Josephine, to the point of publicly disying his affection in such a way.
And it wasn’t Josephine who asked for it; Ethan was the one who wanted to do it. Hence, it was evident
to everyone that Ethan was the one who courted Josephine in the first ce.
“I’ll wait for you at the cafe nearby,” Ethan said before he left.
After he left, the entire office was filled with breaths of relief from Josephine’s colleagues, and their
tensed bodies finally rxed.
Josephine, however, was bombarded by envious stares, making it difficult for her to focus on her work.
Wren, who was sitting next to Josephine, leaned her chin on her palm and asked, “Are you a witch,
Josephine? What spell have you cast on Mr. Quarles to make him love you so much?”
“We’re just in a normal rtionship!” Josephine replied, her face hot. “I don’t know a single spell.”
“You can quit your job as a reporter. Just be Mr. Quarles’ wife and enjoy your life.”
“I don’t want that! I enjoy working. It makes my life meaningful.” Josephine had never considered
spending her days doing nothing. She wanted to be someone useful to society.
On another note, Ethan’s visit to Josephine’s office had already sparked an uproar in thepany’s
group chat. Someone had even covertly taken a photo of Ethan sitting behind Josephine and uploaded
it to the chat, and everyone in thepany was discussing it. Tori happened to be in the group as well.
She felt upset when she saw the photograph and looked as if she had been pped in the face.
Tribus TV would soon begin its internal recruitment procedure. Many staff, including Josephine, had
applied for it.
“I’ve heard there will be an interview session! I wonder who will conduct the interview.”
Meanwhile, Tori went to Atticus and requested, “Mr. Kowalski, please let me conduct the interviews!”
Atticus was agreeable to that. “Sure, since you’re experienced as well. I’ll leave the interview session to
you and Caleb, then.”
A cold smile shed across Tori’s face when she heard that. I’ll definitely fail Josephine, or at least
make things difficult for her.
Katrina was also getting herself ready for internal recruitment. Though she knew Josephine would be
chosen, she wasn’t willing to give up so easily.
At this point, Atticus called her. “Katrina, I have some urgent documents here. Send it to Mr. Quarles
right now for him to sign.”
“Where is Mr. Quarles?”
“He is in a private room in the cafe next to thepany. Go there now!”
Hearing that Ethan was alone in a private room, Katrina immediately became excited. This is an
excellent opportunity for me to be alone with him! I have to present myself well this time. Men are
creatures that can’t stand temptations. Who knows what might happenter in the private room
between him and me?
Katrina cheerfully headed to thedies to touch up on her makeup. She looked at the V-shaped cor
dress she had on and tugged the cor even lower until it revealed what she believed was enough. She
grinned, feeling satisfied.
Many scenes had already shed through her mind. She was looking forward to the scenes where
Ethan would pull her into his embrace and ask her to be his, just like those shown in the movies.
Just thinking about this made Katrina’s body soften. If this happens, I’m definitely not going to turn him
down!
“Wait for me, Mr. Quarles!” she mumbled.
Then, she trotted to Atticus’ office, took a file, and went out. After driving herself to the cafe’s entrance,
she carefully checked her appearance in the car before getting out. She entered the cafe with a sway
to her hips, heading over to the private rooms.
When she reached Room No. 8, she heaved a deep breath, knocked on the door, and went in.
Ethan was sitting on the couch. He had a cup of coffee in front of him and was reading a magazine.
“Mr. Quarles, I’m here to send you some documents,” Katrina said, intentionally using a coquettish
tone.
Right after her words, she walked toward Ethan, her hips swaying. She then deliberately crouched
down, took out the documents, and ced them in front of him.
With her crouching stance, Katrina was certain that Ethan could see a part of her bosom.
She even purposefully squeezed both of her arms together, trying to enhance her good figure and
make it more revealing.
However, Ethan simply took a pen, flipped the documents, and straightaway signed them.
Katrina then slowly tidied up the documents while smilingly saying, “Are you here alone, Mr. Quarles?
Do you feel bored? Would you like me to stay here with you?”
“That’s not necessary.” Ethan then returned his gaze to the magazine that he was holding.
When Katrina stood up, she intentionally touched her forehead for a while before falling into Ethan’s
arms. With her hand pressing against his chest, she breathlessly said, “I’m sorry. I skipped lunch and
am feeling a little dizzy now.”
Ethan’s eyes immediately narrowed. Staring at her hands, he coldly said, “Get your hands off me.”
“I’m sorry.” Katrina’s face was flushed with embarrassment. I’ve already hinted at it so obviously, but
he’s refusing to take my hint! Don’t tell me he won’t react even if I stood naked in front of him?!
“You can leave now,” Ethan muttered, his face darkening. He did not enjoy being disturbed.
“Alright. I’m leaving right now.” Katrina took the documents and hurriedly exited the room.
The moment she left the room, she heaved a deep breath. She couldn’t figure out why she couldn’t
attract Ethan, but Josephine could.
What precisely does Josephine have to enchant Ethan so much? In what way am I inferior to her?
“Josephine, what exactly have you done to bewitch Mr. Quarles?” Katrina mumbled as she walked
away, feeling disappointed.
When she returned to thepany, Josephine was in the pantry, appearing to be writing something
with a cup of coffee beside her. She was dressed in a gray blouse and skirt, with her hair tied messily
on top of her head. She looked far from elegant and appeared rather sloppy instead. Katrina couldn’t
help but wonder what it was about Josephine that Ethan liked.
At this point, Josephine sipped her coffee and gazed out the window, seemingly thinking of something.
Her side profile was lovely, with her sharp nose and soft lips. Even her jawline appeared wless. As
she blinked her eyes, her eyshes fluttered, disying the allure of a professional woman.
Katrina felt her heart skip a beat when she saw that. It was undeniable that Josephine’s enthusiasm for
her career was something Katrinacked. When Katrina first joined thepany, all she wanted was
secure employment while looking for a wealthy guy to marry in the future.
Unlike her, Josephine was known to be a workaholic. She treated her job as something that could
establish her worth. Then again, Josephine does not need to marry a wealthy man, Katrina reasoned.
She’s the only daughter in her family. Her grandfather is a high-ranking government official and I heard
that her father works for the mayor. She totally has a good starting point in her life! She absolutely has
nothing to worry about! Comparing myself to her will just make my life appear to be worse! What makes
me angrier is that she now has a filthy rich boyfriend who loves her and only her. I’ve already seen it for
myself. She can effortlessly get things that most people will never be able to obtain no matter how hard
they try. The world is indeed unfair.
Meanwhile, Josephine’s phone, which was ced beside her, rang just as she finished writing. She
smiled as she saw the phone’s screen and she then answered the call. “Hello, Dad! Are you back?”
“I heard that you’ve moved to your colleague’s house for work. I’m back now, so let’s have dinner
together tonight at your Grandpa’s ce.”
“Sure!” Josephine agreed with a smile. Her father only came back twice a month, so she would never
pass up the opportunity to get together with him.
After a brief moment of contemtion, she thought of someone and asked cautiously, “Dad, can I bring
along a friend of mine to Grandpa’s ce tonight?”
“Friend? Your friend at work or…”
“Uh… It’s my friend. A man.” Josephine had expressed it so clearly that anyone could understand what
she meant.
Laughter immediately echoed from the other end of the line. “Sure! Bring him over for your Grandpa to
have a look!”