NovelEnglishChapter 0028 Chapter 0028 "Did you really think I wouldn't find out? Foolish boy have eyes and cars everywhere. And don't forget, it's my company. I'm the majority shareholder and you're just the president. So, if I decide to fire that woman, I will. You'd better show up today and not stand us up." "Grandma! You can't keep using these threats all the timel" "Want to see what I'm capable of, Maximus?" "Fine, Grandma, I'll be there. But you won't always ge to change my plans, and you need to respect my decisions." "I'll respect them when they make sense and aren't just foolish impulses. We'll be waiting for you!" When Mary finally cout of the salon, she was no longer the girl who had walked in, She wore makeup, had a fresh haircut with bangs, and her hair was tied up in a ponytail that showed off her slender neck. Catherine handed her two bags, one with a dress and another with sandals.
"Con, dear! I need you to wear this to complete your new look." "Okay, Grandma! Do you like how I look?" "Of course!" After a few minutes, Mary cout wearing a beige, long-sleeved, off-the-shoulder fitted dress with matching high-heeled sandals. The shoes elongated her figure, and she secretly thanked Regina for always making her wear heels when they went out, as she wouldn't have been able to walk in such beautiful shoes otherwise. Meanwhile, at Palmer Group, Maximus couldn't wait to meet the newest member of his team, so he spoke to Matthew.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Matthew, when will Alexia arrive?" "Sir, she won't be here today. She's in orientation. If you want to see her, it'll have to be tomorrow-or at lunch today, but I don't think that's a good idea. We want to avoid gossip on her first day." " "You're right, Matthew! I got carried away. Okay, since I have no choice, I'll go to lunch with my grandmother.' "Does that mean she doesn't know yet?" "She already knows. That's why I'm having lunch with her. Wishluck." "Sir, you seem very calm." "I am! Besides, I don't think she'll in front of her." explode with Mary there. She'll want to keep up appearances, at least "Now I understand. Try not to argue with her." "I'll try! But you know how she is." When Maximus arrived at the restaurant, both Catherine and Mary were surprised to see him already 1/2 1:25 BONUS waiting for them.
"Maximus, my boy! I'm glad you could make It. It would've been a shIf you hadn't. You know how resentful your grandma can be." "I know, Grandma. I know." "Well, aren't you going to say hello to Mary?" Maximus had been sitting with his back to the street and hadn't noticed her. When he finally saw her, he was stunned by her tic transformation.
"Wow! You look... You look amazing, Mary," he said, swallowing hard.
"Thanks! It was Grandma's idea. It's tI started looking my age.
"Maximus, Mary is a woman now. She needs to start going out more, and we need to introduce her to society so she can find a good match and marry a great man in the future."
"Grandma, Mary just turned 18. She has her whole life ahead of her..
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBesides, you can't decide if she marries or not," Maximus said, m noticing how several young men were staring at Mary. Deep down, he felt jealous that other guys were admiring the girl sitting in front of him.
"Oh, Mary, I almost forgot. Sweetheart, do you remember when we stopped at the bookstore and ordered a book on vineyard pests?" "Yes, Grandma! What about it?" "They're about to close the shop, and I'm heading htoday, Could you go pick it up for me?" "Of course, Grandma!" "Go ahead, my dear, while we wait for the food!" "I won't be long! "Thanks, sweetie!"
Maximus knew his grandmother too well. This was just an excuse to talk to him in private. He sensed the storm that was coming. Finally, the two were left alone.
"Maximus, you know that I'm the majority shareholder, of the company, right? And as a shareholder, I can ΕΠ approve or reject hires, correct?" +25 BONUS Chap
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