It was a complicated relationship, and I didn’t think that I could explain it clearly within that half an hour.
In the end, I could only run from it.
There wasn’t much to do when I first joined Murphy Corporation. Furthermore, Armond already had Linda as his efficient secretary. And that’s why my job was relatively easy.
“Scarlett, you need to go through these documents and read the content of the contract. Then you’ll need to arrange for Mr. Murphy’s schedule for tomorrow.” Linda gave me a brief instruction while looking at her mobile phone.
I couldn’t help but ask, “Is something wrong, Linda?”
She nodded. “I’m going to pick up my daughter in a short while. I have to leave ten minutes in advance to beat the traffic.”
I studied her appearance and felt that she didn’t look a day over forty. “You have a daughter, but you still look so young. I wouldn’t have thought that you have a daughter if you didn’t tell me.”
She looked at me and smiled. “I’m flattered, Scarlett. Thank you. I have to go now.”
With her bag in hand, she left in a hurry.
Before I could pack my things, I saw a man in a black suit coming out of his office.
“Is there anything else, Mr. Murphy?” I instinctively looked at the time and noticed that it’s after work hours. This can’t be work-related.
He raised his brow and said, “Nora asked us for dinner. Let’s go together.”
I was stunned for a moment. “She invited you?” That’s really bold of Nora.
He nodded. “Let’s go.”
He was a man of little words.
After getting into the car, I started to wonder how Nora managed to get his number. I couldn’t help but ask, “When did Nora have your number?”
He raised his eyebrows and started the car. “We exchanged numbers at the airport.”
I was speechless.
She’s good. I’ll give her that.
When we stopped at the traffic light, I couldn’t help but think of Linda. So, I asked him, “Mr. Murphy, has Linda been your secretary for many years?”
He looked at me from the corner of his eye and answered indifferently, “She used to work with my grandfather. She’s a great employee, and that’s why my grandfather arranged for her to work with me.”
I nodded. That’s obvious.
He raised an eyebrow. “Why did you ask?”
“Oh, nothing. I was just curious. Most secretaries are young and beautiful, but Linda is middle-aged and has a family of her own. That’s why I asked.”
He frowned before he sneered at me, “You’ve been reading too many romance novels. Being a secretary doesn’t come with that kind of scandalous plot. To be a secretary is all about capability, not looks. Does that mean you see me as a pervert?”
I was stumped.
“Of course not.” I shook my head.
He grunted and told me off. “Read more of non-fiction books.”
Me? What the?
Was I being insulted?
At Zero Degrees’ entrance.
Nora was dressed in a sexy short black dress and was wearing makeup. Because of her good figure, she was catching a lot of attention by standing at the door.
After getting out of the car, Armond threw his keys to the valet.
Nora greeted him with a smile. “Mr. Murphy, I’m surprised that you came. Thank you for showing up.”
Then she turned to me with a charming smile on her face and said, “I thought Ms. Stovall said you couldn’t come. So, why are you here? Unless this is part of being on-call?”
I rolled my eyes at her and ignored her teasing. Then I leaned closer to her and asked, “Why are you dressed to the nines? Are you planning to hook up with someone?”
“You read my mind.” She smiled brightly, then she leaned closer to me and said, “I’m going for Mr. Murphy tonight. You can’t have him, Babe. You’re a married woman.”
What more could I say? I looked at her and nodded. “Best of luck to you.”
In fact, Armond was one of the most eligible bachelors around. Handsome and rich, he came from a prominent family. Ordinary girls would not have the chance to be up close and personal with him. This was definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
Nora booked a private room and proceeded to the second floor for entertainment. It seemed that tonight was going to be a full-blown party.
I was surprised to see Tessa in the private room. Instead of letting it get to me, I sat down and greeted her.
“It wasn’t me who invited Tessa. It was Tabitha who did.” Nora leaned closer to me and said into my ear. “I should have told Tabitha earlier not to invite her. This is so annoying.”
I responded with a smile.
I thought a man like Armond wouldn’t like to past his time in this manner.
But he didn’t seem to be uncomfortable in such a scene. On the contrary, he was having a good time drinking and chatting with everyone. I, on the other hand, was a little confused.
Feeling a little hot from drinking, I got up and excused myself to the washroom.
At the sound of footsteps behind me, I turned around and saw Tessa following behind my back. I froze for a moment before asking, “Are you going to the washroom?”
She nodded and answered coldly, “Yes.”
