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CH 48: The Woman Behind the Desk

"Why am I here again?"

"Because you're the lucky person from the raffle draw!"

Mikael grimaced inside the elevator. His eyes rolled to the side, glancing at his companion. The doting face of Luna Athon smiled back at him. Her eyelashes fluttered and gave her a youthful glow. The grumpy face did little to ruin her mood.

And so, Mikael tried harder.

Luna pouted and nudged his arm. Her elbow hit him several times. Her dark brown hair flowed over her chest and down to her waist. "Aw, come on, Mikael. Since when did you lack a sense of humor?"

"I have excellent humor."

"Not when you don't laugh at my jokes." She snorted. Her hands transferred the shoulder bag to her other arm. "Anyway, Mr. Grumpy Pants, you're here because you're the key endorser for Athon Luxury. You'll be the one to appear in the series."

Mikael watched the floor numbers above the elevator doors. They slowly rolled up, passing the halfway mark. For the time being, he focused on calming himself down. They were here for a meeting and a pleasant attitude was a must. He wouldn't let anything hinder that.

Luna glanced to the other side. The security guard stood in front of the elevator buttons. He kept his face neutral as he escorted the guests. His muscles had softened over the years but he still looked good. The brown hair dye made him seem younger.

The mustache and beard did the opposite though.

"Have you worked here long?" Luna asked, initiating a conversation. Mikael stayed quiet beside her and merely waited for the lift to reach the top. He had the sleeves of his white dress shirt rolled up. He paired it with matching dark green trousers and vest plus a gold tie.

Darryl turned his head towards her and nodded. "Yes, ma'am. 20 years and counting."

He had served different people during his stay. Some of the higher ups now weren't there before, including the current CEO. Many things had happened over the years. When Ambryan started, he sought out to prove himself and spent late nights in the office.

Darryl would be the one to stay and watch over.

Luna smiled at his words. A dedicated employee was hard to find. It made her want to learn more. "What's the boss like?"

"Sir Hathaway?" Darryl cocked an eyebrow before he shook his head. Several news articles resurfaced in his mind. "Don't believe all those gossips and rumors. He's a really nice guy. Not many companies would let me still work at this age, especially for someone at his position."

The CEO? Strict? Merciless? For Darryl, he knew Ambryan had to be. If the boss easily forgave incidents, his subordinates would slack. The company was also like a machine. Everyone in it needed to work efficiently for it to prosper.

Not only that, Ambryan wasn't just someone who ordered them around. He also lived his words through example. He worked just as much as a staff worker—if not more. He showcased value in growing as an employee.

"He's lucky to have you." Luna smiled tenderly. She could tell that he meant every word. This wasn't just some script that employees were forced to say. He genuinely thought of Ambryan in that light.

"Nah, ma'am. I am definitely the one luck in this," Darryl denied. Someone in his position could easily be replaced but to find an employer that would keep him through the end was rare. Many of his friends had already been laid off.

"Here is our stop," he suddenly declared.

The elevator dinged and parted open.

Darryl walked out first and escorted the guests, passing by the sitting area. His eyes flickered towards a work desk. He frowned at its emptiness. 'Now, where could Eve be?'