Chapter 415
Wisteria red at Avery''s sweet, innocent face. She clenched her fists as a look of envy shed across
her frigid and arrogant features.
“How may I help you, Ms. Summers?” Avery greeted enthusiastically, shing her usual beaming smile.
Wisteria remained expressionless, yet she exuded an unapproachable arrogance.
She stayed silent and gazed at the woman before her. Avery''s presence made her feel threatened in
an unusual way.
She used to be unconcerned about the women who adored Cayden since she was aware of his
physical and mental obsession with cleanliness. Any attempts by the women to woo him would end up
making them look foolish.
She had never seen him fall in love with a woman in all the years she had been by his side. He had
turned down severaldies who were attracted to him. The lone exception was Avery.
Wisteria''s keen instincts warned her she was dealing with a formidable foe.
It was the first time her confidence had been shaken. She was worried about losing Cayden to another
woman.
Wisteria had nted Yulissa as a spy in the Trident Group design department. She had kept her up to
date on Cayden''s whereabouts and any women who had tried to seduce him while she was away.
Yvonne Gagher, the daughter of the Gagher family, and Nicole Lambert, who hailed from a
distinguished family, were among thedies Yulissa had imed to be interested in Cayden. However,
they never made Wisteria feel intimidated. Avery, on the other hand, was different.
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Cayden, ording to Yulissa, had made far too many exceptions for the woman. As a result, Wisteria
waspelled to be on guard.
Wisteria rose from the swivel chair, then smoothed her pencil skirt over her slim and elegant waist. Her
beauty and alluring charm would leave anyone mesmerized.
She walked up to Avery with a stern scowl on her face, her quick, disapproving nce toward the
woman unnoticed by those around her. “Ms. Rumpley, Trident Group is a reputable international
company. As an employee, you should be aware of your responsibilities and avoid overstepping your
boundaries. We prohibit our employees from engaging in romantic rtionships. Do you understand?”
Even though Wisteria deliberately lowered her volume and smiled as she spoke, it still gave people the
chills. Avery, on the other hand, was speechless.
Wisteria is just the director of the design department at Trident Group. What gives her the right to
dictate my personal life?
Indeed, Trident Group had a no-dating policy among employees.
This was to avoid potential conflicts of interest between romantic partners, as the supposedck of
objectivity usually impacted both couples'' ability to do their jobs. Furthermore, they might mistakenly
divulge firm secrets, posing financial and reputational dangers to the corporation. In short, having a
clear divide between marital and working life reduced unnecessary stress and troubles for everyone.
It could also lead to conflicts and difficulty in issuing orders in the case of a supervisor-subordinate
rtionship.
Ever since Cayden met Avery, he started to feel that the no-dating policy was discriminatory.
He had hinted to Avery that he would call for an executive meeting to abolish the policy after the fifteen
of the month. Only she was privy to his intention; even his assistant, Xavier, was not informed.
Avery found it ironic to be threatened by a policy that would shortly be repealed.
She said calmly, “You''re wee to correct any mistakes I make at work, Ms. Summers. However, you
don''t need to concern yourself with my personal matters. After all, everyone deserves privacy. I''m a
model employee, so I''ve no idea what you''re trying to imply.”
Wisteria rolled her eyes at Avery''s phony act. “Ms. Rumpley, you are a wise person. Why do you
appear to be so clueless? Given your age, you must be longing for a family. I know several exceptional
men and would be delighted to introduce you to them. Being a stay-at-home mom is definitely less
exhausting than being a working woman.”
Avery raked her fingers through her silky hair and shed a wide smile. “There''s no need for the
trouble, Ms. Summers. I enjoy working because it gives me a great sense of satisfaction. I believe
every woman should be financially independent and free to live on her own terms. Moreover, I''m only
twenty-four years old. There''s no rush for me to start a family. Instead of fretting over your employees''
personal life, why don''t you devote more time to your love life? You are twenty-nine this year. You
should go out and date those promising men!”
Wisteria scowled when she heard Avery''s cynical remarks. She had not expected the innocent-looking
girl to be sharp-tongued.
“You have a bright future ahead, Ms. Rumpley. I hope you take your work seriously and make your
mark in Trident Group through your own efforts.” Wisteria raised her volume as she tried to ease the
tension.
She knew that many people in the design department were following her every move. She had to be
certain that her acts and words were appropriate for a director.
Wisteria''s lips drew back in a snarl as she threw Avery a dirty look. She then turned around and left in
her high heels.
Avery is such a phony! She may appear innocent and gentle, but she''s filled with hatred and deception
on the inside. She''s definitely a little wolf in sheep''s clothing. Her presence poses a serious threat to
me!
Once Wisteria left, Avery copsed into her chair, weak and drained of all energy. She grimaced slightly
as she recalled the conversation earlier and sighed as she considered her challenging situation. The
pounding headache felt simr to the one she had whenever she was mentally exhausted.
Even before resolving her problem with Nicole, who had openly announced her love for Cayden, she
was now up against another challenger.
Moreover, Wisteria was different from Nicole. She was a clever and scheming woman who knew how
to keep her cool. Avery''s attempts to provoke the woman earlier had proven to be futile. Wisteria isn''t
who she appears to be. Isn''t she tired of keeping up those pretenses?
Nina approached Avery and probed, “Hey! Why did Ms. Summers look for you?”
She did not believe Wisteria would take the time to encourage Avery to keep up the good work. After
all, she was a senior staff who avoided interacting with the more junior members of the team.
Avery shook her head and tidied her desk as she spoke. “It''s nothing important. By the way, the project
with Vivi Group has begun. You''re one of the representatives from the design department! Let''s do our
best!”
Nina''s eyes twinkled with happiness as she sped Avery''s hand. “Thank you, Ery!” she cried.
She knew well that her qualifications and abilities were averagepared to her colleagues in the
design department. Without Avery''s help, she would not have had the opportunity to participate in the
project.