Just as they were about to enter the elevator, a security guard stopped them.
The security guard held an electric baton in his hand and asked warily, “Excuse me, miss, but are you an employee of Larson Group? You can‘t just come in like that.” Natalie looked at the security guard and said matter–of–factly, “I‘m Brandon Larson‘s wife.”
This whole encounter felt strange, so she couldn‘t help but ask, “Are you new here? I don‘t remember seeing you before?” Tapet used to work in the Larson Group.
She clearly remembered every one of the security guards and the cleaners.
The security guard squinted at Natalie suspiciously.
“Yes, I‘m new…” He had never seen their CEO‘s wife, but he couldn‘t just take this woman‘s words at face value.
In his eyes, if the boss‘s wife came to the company, there should‘ve been someone high up to receive her.
The security guard stopped Natalie and said firmly, “Mr. Larson is in an important meeting.
No one is allowed to disturb him.” Natalie pursed her lips helplessly.
“I said, I‘m his wife.
You can ask the employees here about it.
They all know me.” The security guard insisted on his way.
“Then wait in the reception room.
After the meeting is finished, I‘ll go and ask Mr. Larson if he wants to see you.” As he spoke, the security guard ushered the three of them into the reception room.
Occasionally, some employees would pass by the glass walls of the reception room.
It wasn‘t until then that Natalie noticed that many junior employees had been replaced, including the cleaners.
This realization made Natalie feel more and more uneasy.
Brandon wasn‘t someone who would make such random decisions.
Why would so many grassroots employees be replaced for no reason? Did it indicate that there was a change of power in Larson Group? Johanna and Beal were highly respected in Barnes, and no one dared to ignore them.
But now, they were forced to wait in a reception room for Brandon for over two hours.
The amiable smile on Beal‘s face gradually faded away as they waited.
However, he didn‘t want to cause a stir, which might make his daughter even unhappier, so he just pulled a long face and kept silent.
Johanna, on the other hand, cleared her throat and tried to ease the atmosphere.
“Brandon must be terribly busy.
He doesn‘t even have the time to see us!” Natalie pursed her lips and lowered her head, her heart racing in her chest.
She was a little angry.
In the past, no matter how busy Brandon was, he wouldn’t have done something so rude.
Another ten minutes passed.
Finally, footsteps came from outside the reception room.
The door swung open and Brandon strode in.
Brandon walked into the reception room.
He was a tall man, and the well–tailored grey suit complemented his figure perfectly.
However, his eyes nov-eleb-ook,com were devoid of warmth as he surveyed the people in the room.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting.
I was in an important meeting just now.” Brandon nodded and sat opposite Natalie.
He leaned against the backrest of the chair, looking indifferent and aloof.
Natalie stared at him in astonishment.
She instantly felt that the man in front of her was completely different.
If he didn‘t have the same facial features, figure, and even voice as that of Brandon, she would have thought that the man standing in front of her was a total stranger.
“A re you feeling better now?” Clutching the armrest of her chair tightly, Natalie tried desperately to calm herself down.
“Much better. Thank you for your concern.” Brandon put on a polite smile, but it only alienated him further.
Feeling uncomfortable under his cold gaze, Natalie ventured, “I heard that you fainted during the search.
What happened? Brandon, you seem… different.” What was that supposed to mean? Brandon narrowed his eyes at the woman before him.
But even after studying her face for a long time, he still felt nothing.
Unfortunately, he just didn‘t remember anything about her.
Today, Natalie had come with her parents.
There was no way Brandon would let her know that he had lost his memory, let alone her parents.
He wasn‘t sure whether he could trust the White family with his secret.
What if they leaked the news about his memory loss? Besides, his marriage with Natalie was just for business.
1 And Charis had told Brandon that Natalie was obsessed with him.
He, on the other hand, had zero interest in her and had only married her to fulfill his late mother‘s wish.
“I‘m fine.I was just confined to the hospital the past few days and was discharge only yesterday.
I don‘t see anything different about myself.” Brandon tone was flat and lifeless, as though he had no interest in prolonging the conversation.
After all, he couldn‘t remember how he got along with Natalie before.
But he had to keep a distance from her so that she wouldn‘t find out that he had lost his memory.
He needed to keep it a secret from her until he was sure that he could trust her.
Natalie didn‘t buy it at all and wanted to question him further.
However, Brandon‘s phone started to ring.
Upon glancing at the caller ID, he excused himself.
“Sorry, I have to take this.” He stood up and walked to the French window with his back to Natalie and the White couple.
Brandon spoke on the phone briefly and then put it down.
He turned around and looked at Natalie again.
“I‘m sorry. I have an overseas video conference to attend.
If you need anything else, you can talk to my assistant.” a As soon as he finished speaking, he left without waiting for Natalie‘s response.
His assistant stayed on and asked them politely, “How can I help you today?” Flabbergasted by Brandon‘s cold and indifferent behavior, Natalie felt as though she was on the verge of breaking down.
The Whites were also stunned and were at a loss as to what to do.
After a while, Brandon‘s words finally registered in their minds.
Johanna was furious.
She looked at his assistant with a sneer and said, “Call him back.
W e have to talk to him and him alone!” The assistant didn‘t know what to do.
“Mrs. White, I am just Mr. Larson‘s assistant He tells me what to do and not the other way around…” Beal also looked grim.
He had never been so angry before in his life.
“I had no idea Brandon was so arrogant! Does he even take us seriously? How dare he blow us off like that!”
Johanna came from a noble family in Barnes, whereas Beal was a White—one of the most powerful families in Barnes.
No one had ever been this disrespectful to them before.
The way Brandon had treated them today really pissed Johanna off.
“Let’s get out of here, Natalie! I refuse to let you be bullied.Since Brandon refuses to explain himself, then so be it-You don’t need a man like that!”
Johanna took a deep breath and calmed down.Her expression softened and she took Natalie’s hand to leave.
followed Johanna and Beal out of the reception room in a daze.
After taking a few steps, she stopped in her tracks and said, “Mom, I don’t think it’s as simple as we saw it was.Brandon has never been like this before.Something must’ve happened to him
Under normal circumstances, it was impossible for Brandon to change into a completely different person all of a sudden.
