Chapter 376 - First meeting (2/2)

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”Mei Mei Chung, you look lovely today,” Edward greeted fondly, bowing respectfully to the older woman. Taking her by the arm, he led her into his office, totally disregarding Amy.

Amy stood gobsmacked, wondering about the sudden switch up.

Besides being blindingly appealing, she could already tell that her new boss would be quite a handful for her. But instead of apprehension, she could feel excitement building on her insides.

”Oh Edward, you don't have to be so doting, you know that I'm stronger than you without even trying,” Mei Mei Chung protested weakly. It was obvious that she enjoyed Edward's affections for her.

Amy followed quietly behind them, watching the little drama unfolding in front of her. A smile creeped up her face unnoticed.

”I know, Mei Mei Chung, but you are the most valuable human in this entire office, and I could die if anything happened to you,” he replied the old woman, making her sit and then sitting beside her on the arm rest of the couch.

She was the oldest working staff of the family, having taken care of his father and now him. He trusted her with his life, and she was the one person with whom he had no problems being openly affectionate.

”Who are you, and what do you want?”  he called out, his voice deep and even more intimidating than his heavy build.

The words in Amy's head jumbled up as she looked tried to reply, but the only words that left her lips were ”Uhhh.”

'How does he manage to make anger look so hot?' Amy thought, trying to control her facial expression and stare less but failing miserably.

This man, Edward, resembled a perfectly carved marble statue, every line and crease on his face looking like they were made to be exactly where they were, with a jawline sharp enough that it could cut through glass.

This man, was a Greek god and no one could convince the awestruck Amy any differently.

”Edward, my dear boy, she is the new employee I told you about, remember? The one who is supposed to take my place as your assistant,” the older woman explained patiently in a manner that said she was all too used to Edward's tics.

She knew how easily Edward got irritated, and she would rather not have him scare the poor girl further.

”Oh? So why is she standing there like a statue then? Come on in and introduce yourself,” He responded brusquely, waving Amy in.

Mei Mei Cheng stood up and tapping Amy lightly on the back, she took her leave of them.

”I-I'm sorry,” Amy sputtered, as she stepped in on unsteady legs that had turned to jelly. Her face was rapidly turning a deep shade of red as her embarrassment reached an all-time high.

”I'm Amy Lee,” she finally managed, and then stretched out her hand out to shake his, but he just stared condescendingly at her outstretched hand, looking at her lithe frame from head to toe.