Noe and Palmer looked like a match made in heaven as they stood together.
Around Linnea Schnabel, a colleague whispered, “Pock and Schnabel are like peanut butter and jelly, a perfect match! Can you even imagine how
gorgeous their kids would be?”
“Oh my gosh, is there still a chance for me to be reborn as Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pock''s kid? That’s my top choice!”
“You''d probably end up as an overworked employee instead.”
Listening to the murmurs, a shadow flickered in Linnea''s eyes as she withdrew her gaze from Palmer and Noe.
Muttering to herself, she said, “Them getting married? I wouldn''t bet on it.”
Linnea approached, handing Noe her well-prepared resume. “Ms. Schnabel, here''s my resume.”
Noe took it, scanning through. Linnea’s major in hospitality management was evident, a perfect fit for her standing here. She had spent her college
years volunteering in rural areas, earning national schrships annually and graduating top of her ss. A truly impressive resume.
“Why didn’t you pursue further studies? Your grades could''ve easilynded you a spot.
“I wanted to start working, and my grandfather supported that.”
“What''s your current position?”
Linnea pointed to her badge, “I’m an intern manager, but I’m aiming for something else.”
“Oh? Such as?”
‘I''d like to be your assistant. While management suits my major, I’d prefer to learn directly from you.
‘I''m also new here; you won''t learn much fram me.”
Linnea shook her head, “But you need an assistant. and what I learn is up to me. Whether or not Ie to the hotel is your call.
Her confidence and poise were evident as she spoke directly to Noe, catching her interest.
As they walked to Noe’s office, she asked, "Being my assistant won''t be easy, Miss Linnea. What''s your career n?”
“To work in the hotel for a few years, then study abroad.”
“I thought you weren''t interested in furthering your studies?"
Linnea tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, “To be precise, I''m not interested in using the Schnabel family''s money for it. The schools I’m eyeing
are quite expensive, and I''d rather pay my own way.”
Noe chuckled softly. “Ephraim would’ve supported your studies, you know.
“Yes, but I wouldn''t feel right epting the Schnabel family’s generosity.”
She wasn’t a Schnabel by blood, and Ephraim raising her was already more than generous.
Linnea stood tall, “I just hope to make him proud.”
Returning her resume, Noe took off her coat, which Linnea quickly hung up. leaving Palmer with an empty gesture.
Linnea’s professional warmth was undeniable, even as she asked, “Do you need this ironed?”
“No need, I''ll be leaving soon. Also, youre hired as my assistant.”
Linnea bowed slightly, “Thank you, Ms. Schnabel. I won’t let you down.
After some instructions, Noe realized Linnea had already done her homework on the hotel
‘I''ll bring the ounts to youter.”
“Thank you.”
Watching Linnea leave the office, Noe turned back to Palmer, who handed her a coffee and pulled her onto hisp, whispering, “Feels like Linnea
just took my job, doesn’t it?”
Linnea seemed to always position herself between Palmer and Noe, even casting Palmer a slightly hostile nce as she left.
Noe found it amusing that Palmer seemed jealous, even of a woman.
“She''s part of the Schnabel family; as long as she’spetent, it’s fine.
Noe had been swamped with herpany''s affairs, rarely visiting Pris Star. Having someone to delegate to meant more time for her own work.
Linnea’s attitude wasn''t too bad, either.
Palmer, nestling into Noe''s neck, breathed in her scent. savoring the warmth and softness in his arms. “When do you think... we might get
engaged?
Noe, caught off-guard, wasn’t in a rush for an engagement.
They were already partners, and an engagement was just a formality for family and public acknowledgment.
Palmer’s voice, hoarse with unspoken desire, made Noe’s cheeks flush. Pushing him away, she stood up in a fluster. “I''ve got something to take
care of, just wait here!
Watching Noe leave, Palmer''s smile widened. Spinning in his chair, he gazed out at the garden where Noe stood, fanning her flushed face. Their
eyes met through the ss, her embarrassment clear.
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Standing in the flower garden, catching a bit of the breeze before turning around, Palmer had already swiveled in his chair,fortably settling into
Noe''sptop to tackle some work issues.
Finally freed from that intense gaze, Noe let out a relieved sigh!
"Ms. Schnabel, were you out admiring the garden?" Linnea stood behind Noe, her gaze following Noe’s to Palmer, who was engrossed in his
work.
"Is it really okay for Mr. Pock to just use yourptop like that?”
‘It''s fine, I haveyny ownptop for
personal use" No matter the task at
hand, Noe always preferred using
her own taptop. Besides, Palmer was
just using the hotel''sptop fora
videe’conference, nothing that
required specialized software.
"The hotel''sptop is linked to the internalwork. Even if you and Mr. Pock are close, one should still be cautious. Even back in the day, it wasn''t
proper for a husband to meddle with his wife''s dowry."
Noe archedsan eyebrow. She
turned to fase Linnea, meeting her
earnest gaze that seemed solely =
concerned for Noe''s well- being:
Yet, why, did her words carry a hint
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"May I ask bluntly, do you have a beef with the Pock family?”
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think someoite as wonderful as you
should chadse someone more =>
suitable!Fhe Pock family''s =
intricate re dynamics aside, you could
do better, it doesn''t have to be Mr.
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It was clear to Noe then. Linnea was openly trying to sway Palmer''s affection away!