Chapter 49


    Chapter 49


    “Is that worth so much celebration?” asked Matthew


    “Of course! Working in Noria Group means my sry nearly doubled! Same workload, but the


    ie skyrocketed, Valerie was over the moon:


    Matthew couldn’t help but furrow his brow as he noticed the unmistakable sinile ying at the


    corners of her mouth, thinking, ‘I knew it This woman would light up whenever money was


    mentioned: “So this is your celebration meal?”


    He nced at the dishes before him, thinking, ‘She had just been selected and hadn’t been officially


    hired yet. She might get a bit too excited too early!


    Valerie nodded sheepishly, not shying away from the topic, and added, “Celebrating is one thing,


    but I also wanted to thank you foring here?


    “For what?” Matthew frowned,


    “I know thepetition for positions was fierce, and normally, they wouldn’t allocate spots to Arcton


    Cars. Mr. Grant, did you say something to Mr. Hudson that made him secure a spot for me? It’s so


    nice of him; I must thank him properlyter” exined Valerie,


    “It has nothing to do with Charles Hudson!” Matthew couldn’t help but interrupt ber,ining


    inwardly, ‘She can’t even get the person she’s thanking right!


    After blurting out Charles’s name, he realized Valerie was looking at him with confusion.


    Without further dwelling on this issue, he bluntly said, “Under the leadership of Mr. Grant, Noria


    Group is disciplined, with everyone following his orders without favoritism. And the selection is


    based on ability, so since you’re the top salesperson at Arcton Cars, it’s only right to choose you”


    Although it was because she saved Sophia that he wanted to make it up to her, if her abilities were


    poor, there would be nothing he could do to help her.


    While recounting the events, Matthew reminded her that all of this was thanks to the “Mr. Grant.”


    He certainly hadn’t forgotten that Valerie had badmouthed “Mr. Grant” to him just a few days ago.


    Valerie suddenly realized. “So that’s how it is. Despite this Mr. Grant being quite advanced in years,


    his management skills are actually pretty good” Matthew was left speechless. “Thetter part did


    sound like apliment, but what was the deal with ‘advanced in years?” heined inwardly,


    “How do you know he is advanced in years? Have you met him?” Mathew tried hard to keep his


    tone from sounding too clenched.


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    “It’s obvious,” Valerie said. “I’ve never met him, bute on, if he wasn’t old, why would you guys


    treat him with so much respect and courtesy!” Sulky, Matthew felt the veins throbbing on his


    forehead.


    Valerie had fetched some bowls and forks, dishing up two servings of soup. “Mr. Grant, please have


    a taste. We don’t have much kitchenware at home, so I bought an induction cooker and some pots.


    That’s why I could only whip up some simple dishes. I’m not sure what you like or if you’re used to


    this kind of food.”


    Matthew was still miffed about herment “advanced in years” when a fork was thrust into his


    hand. He was indeed feeling a bit hungry, but the aroma of the dishes was wafting right up to his


    nose. So, he picked up a shrimp.


    Deveined and back split, the shrimp neatly arranged atop the curry, encircling the te. Each


    shrimp was zed with a fragrant mix of sautéed onion and chili sauce, the saltiness and spiciness


    perfectly bnced. Valerie seemed to adore onions, which were in every dish, their rich aroma


    unleashed by a drizzle of hot oil.


    Matthew’s eyes light up. He wasn’t expecting much to begin with, but a taste proved it was quite


    good,


    Keeping a close watch on his expressions, Valerie caught the barely perceptible curve at the corner


    of his mouth and smiled contentedly. “Mr. Grant, I told you, I’m a top–notch cook!”


    Her tone was so smug. Although Matthew didn’t want to agree, he couldn’t go against his


    conscience, so he had to nod and say, “Not bad.”


    “Then try this soup. I learned it from a master chef at a restaurant where I used to work part–time!”


    As she spoke, Valeriedled him a bowl of soup,


    The weather had already turned slightly cool, and after a few sips of the soup, Matthew’s whole


    body felt soaked with warmth andfort. After finishing half of it, Matthew suddenly realized he


    was just really angry and nned to expose her true colors, but he ended up slurping soup here.


    He felt that he was being led along by the nose by that woman.


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