Chapter 281 - Fake girlfriend (3) (1/2)

Sarah stormed into Jeff's office. No one stopped her from entering. Steve was with Jeff inside the office, and secretary was on a task to find out who the pretend-girlfriend is.

Jeff looked at Sarah and realized in an instant that she found out about that fake girlfriend and that she is furious.

”Sarah, let me explain.”, he spoke with urgency.

”You know that there is something to explain?” Sarah slowed down but was still advancing towards Jeff steadily.

”I know there is a misunderstanding...” Jeff stood up abruptly and stepped behind his chair. He found that Sarah is too close.

Sarah took a deep breath and stopped. ”I'm listening... ten seconds.”

Steve didn't understand the situation, but he saw Jeff being defensive. 'Just what is going on here? Is Boss afraid?'

Jeff was in a full-blown panic mode. He hoped that his explanation will be enough to pacify Sarah. ”There is a woman who says that she is my girlfriend, but that is not true.”

”Martha Hindin”, Sarah said.

Jeff was not sure he understood. ”Who?”

”Martha Hindin, from marketing department.” Sarah expanded.

Steve thought the name sounds familiar. He looked at Jeff's schedule which was on a tablet in his hands. ”Boss, you attended a meeting on Tuesday 10:30 AM. She was presenting financial data for marketing department.”

”So, you know her?” Sarah's eyes flashed.

Aiden rushed inside, ”Sarah, wait!” He stopped in his tracks when he saw that they are only talking, and awkwardly smiled.

Steve was suspicious even more. 'Just what on earth is going on here? Why is Boss hiding behind chair from Sarah, and then his brother enters in such a manner?'

Jeff shook his head. ”I don't know-know her. She works here and did a presentation. I don't know why she is claiming to be my girlfriend!” He hoped that Sarah will see that he is telling the truth.

Seeing that Jeff is puzzled with the situation, Sarah calmed down.

Jeff's secretary returned. She peeked in the office and saw that everyone present is someone her boss trusts, so she decided to speak up. ”CEO White, I have information related to person who says she is in a relationship with you.”

Jeff called her in. ”Come and close the door. Everyone here can hear what you have to say.”

She closed the door and looked at everyone present before starting. ”It's employee Martha Hindin. She is one of leads in marketing department, focusing on finances. Her office is on fifteenth floor. Few days ago, she started talking how you are interested in her, and then it escalated from there. Now there are even rumors that she will give a statement to the media vouching that you are not... mhm... that you are not... gay.”

Aiden chuckled and sat on the sofa. He was entertained by this whole situation.

Sarah gave Aiden a scolding look.

”Thank you, you may leave...” Jeff told his secretary. His expression didn't reveal what he is thinking.

Secretary swiftly left and closed the door behind her.

Jeff sat on his chair and rubbed his temples. ”How troublesome...”

Sarah looked at Jeff. ”What are you going to do about it?”

Jeff shook his head. ”I don't know how to deal with this... any suggestions?” He could deal with many things, but a rumor-spreading woman from the company? This was his first. While his secretary spoke, Steve handed to Jeff Martha's employee information. Her performance reviews are good, she recently got promoted. Can he fire her because she is spreading rumors? Rumors are not enough to fire someone; he could get into legal issues if he does that.