Chapter 68


    Chapter 68


    Ste froze the second she heard that familiar voice. Not only that, but a familiar scent filled her nose. It


    was the same refreshing scent that had once apanied her every night when she was with Weston.


    She lowered her head, making sure not to look at the man in front of her. After being pushed away, she


    quickly leaned onto the wall behind her to steady herself. With her head down, she continued to walk


    ahead, trying to leave the ce. Unfortunately, the secretary did not give her that chance. She wed


    at her wrist and dragged her back towards Weston.


    “Apologize to Mr. Ford!” she demanded. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Ford! She’s new here, so she’s still a bit


    clueless. Come on! What are you waiting for? Apologize!”


    Weston did not even look at her. He merely tugged on his cor with annoyance. With his white shirt


    flowing down his torso and tied casually at the waistline, he emitted a kind of noble aura that was out of


    ce in Lowe Garden. Everyone’s eyes seemed glued onto him even as he was just standing there.


    Everyone, except Ste. She kept her sights on the ground, never looking at Weston. “I’m sorry,” she


    said in a low voice before trying to leave in a hurry. She tried her best not to attract any attention, but in


    the end, it was her faint mellow voice that caught Weston’s ears. Ste could see his broad shoulder


    turn towards her, and his icy, piercing gaze fell on her face. “Wait!” hemanded. “Lift up your head.”


    Ste remained silent. She tried all her might to break free from the secretary’s grip. But at this point,


    the secretary could sense that something fishy was going on. “How can you be so clueless?” she


    whispered urgently. “You’ve agreed toe, haven’t you? What’s the point of pretending? How could


    you not know what kind of ce this is?!”


    The men in the lobby came over when they heard themotion. They immediately assumed that


    Ste had done something to offend Weston “What’s wrong with this ce?” one of them jeered. “How


    can you let a birdbrain like this one fly in here?”


    “I’m so, so, sorry!” the secretary pleaded with a forced smile. “She’s new, so she has no idea about


    anything. We probably didn’t train her enough. I’m really sorry! I’ll bring in someone else immediately!”


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    “Toote for that!” the man barked, his face full of displeasure. “Mr. Ford is here now, and you’ve


    completely spoiled his mood! We’re here to discuss business. Can you afford the responsibility if you


    dy our business?”


    “I am truly sorry,” the secretary said, her face pale with fright. “I truly am sorry… I’ll take care of this


    problem right away!”


    Ste could sense that the secretary was trembling in fear. She didn’t know exactly how to react. At


    that moment, she understood how meager human dignity could be in the face of


    financial oppression.


    “Forget it!” the man waved his hand. He nced at Weston, who looked disgruntled and thought he


    should try to please him. Thus, he walked toward Ste.


    “It’s you, isn’t it?” he demanded. “So you bumped into Mr. Ford, huh? That’s very bold of


    you!”


    Ste clenched her fists and remained defiantly silent.


    “Oh,” the man whistled, surprised by Ste’s audacity. “I see you’ve got a bad temper as well!” “Come


    on!” he continued. “Lift your head! Didn’t you hear what Mr. Ford said?” Ste gritted her teeth and


    stayed still. This made the man lose his temper. “Do you want me to teach you a lesson?!” the man


    threatened as he rolled up his sleeves. Just as he raised his hand to p Ste, a voice emerged that


    instantly froze him mid-action.


    “Get inside.”


    It was Weston who had suddenly spoken up. “Have you not humiliated yourselves enough?” he added.


    He merely spoke a few words, and his voice was chillingly calm, but it was enough to intimidate


    everyone there. A fearsome and formidable aura emanated from him without needing to be loud or


    violent.


    Weston’s words had sent everyone into shock. Ste used this opportunity to hide behind the secretary.


    Everyone obeyed Weston’smand and tiptoed into a reserved private lounge. When she passed by


    Weston’s side, she could feel an intense gaze focused on her. Ste kept her head low. She didn’t


    have to look at him to know the kind of look he was giving her. Still, she forced herself to look away


    from him. She walked behind the secretary into the private lounge without showing any emotion, even


    though her hands were all sweaty. Ste had no idea how she had gotten herself into such a ce.