Chapter 25 Why Can’t I?
After the dinner, Brian sent chinn home.
Cynthia heard the sound of his car returning, so she went downstairs to get some water. However, she bumped into Brian, who was taking his jacket oft
Looking exhausted, he said, “You’re still up.”
Cynthia was actually waiting for him. “Mm–hmm,” she answered
She poured two glasses of water, handing one to Brian.
Brian loosened his tie and sat on the couch. “Thanks”
Cynthia sat across from him.
man took a sip of water. He knew what she had in mind before she said anything. “Let’s talk.”
He had been too busy in the past few days, so much so that he had not checked in an her. That day was not the best timing, either, but he had a vague feeling that there was something he wanted to confirm.
“What did Colin say to you? Belan asked gently, placing his hands on his knees
Cynthia had rehearsed her script a few times while waiting for him. She also decided not to be his burden anymore. She shook her head, not planning to talk about Colin “Brian. I want to talk to you about my internship,” said Cynthia.
Bran did not mind that she changed the topic. He just patiently listened to her,
“I’ve decided a long time ago that I want to work. I didn’t tell you beforehand that applied at Jiral because I wanted to prove myself. I’ve been preparing for it for a long time as well,” she said
She wanted to get to his side through the proper channel and help him. It was just that the path looked like it was getting further and further away from her at that moment. Brian took off his glasses. The aloomess he had toward outsiders was replaced by a friendly and caring expression instead.
“This is a good thing.” He first affirmed her thoughts, then he said, “But it’s too soon now!!
“, let me ask you something” Brian circled back to his question. “Is there anything that I don’t know about you and Colin?”
Cinthia was stunned.
Brian stared at her reaction and said, “It looks like there is.”
He cleaned his glasses and said slightly coldly, “Can you tell me about it?”
Onthu pinched her palm and
Brian knew what she was going to say, and he instinctively reassured her beforehand, “I don’t blame you.
Cynthia knew she had to face it sooner or later. She plocked up the courage and said, “I promised Colin to work at the company. I’ve signed a one–year contract.” Brian from without looking up at all.
The chandelier was bright. His profile was clearly visible, and he exuded an air of elegance. He put on his glasses again and picked out the key information he heard from what she had said.
“You’ve promised him. Does it mean you’re just notifying me, Cyn?” he called her name once again. His voice was so pleasant to the ear that she felt incredibly ashamed. Cynthia lowered her gaze. “You don’t approve of me joining the company.”
“So, you skipped over my opinion,” he concluded calmly
Cynthia did not wish to, but she had no choice but to do it. She looked up and wanted to explain, but Brian looked away.
He put on a forced smile and said, “You’ve really grown, Cyn
“The company doesn’t just belong to Colin. I can also help you after I join the company,” said Cynthia.
Brian looked right at her, passing for a few seconds. “You know about my relationship with Colin.”
They looked like they were doing their own thing on the surface, but they were actually at odds with each other.
“I know,” said Cynthia, “I can liandle the pressure.”
A hint of helplessness gleamed in Brian’s eyes before he said gently. “But did I ask you to handle that?”
Cynthia was speechless.
“Am I too nice to you? Is that why you‘ ie asking for trouble?” he asked earnestly.
Cynthia thought of the promise he made to Zory caller, as well as what Fred said, she said softly, “You can’t take care of me for the rest of my life.” Brian’s gaze darkened, “Why can’t i
Chapter 26 Onboarded
“Since you insist on joining fral, I’ll arrange for you to stay away from Colin,” said Brun
Cynthia knew Brian was doing for her own good. However, she wanted to do something for him as well “Brian,” she said.
Brian’s expression finaliyeased up. “You’re willing to work under him?
Cynthia nodded
Brian and Colin’s relationship was very complicated. I the could be useful while staying in between them, the might be able to help Brian to mediate the situation in time
Of course, it was still too soon for her to say all that She did not wish to make Brian worry too much, either. Therefore, she said, “I want to learn more things”
Brian looked exhausted. He leaned back, looking like he was thinking and also weighing the pros and cons.
“Is that what you’ve decided?
Brian was a reasonable person. He had never been harsh when he was lecturing her.
Cynthia nodded again.
“Alright” Brian gave her space, but it had a limit. “Try it out for half a year. “
He got up upon saying that. He grabbed his jacket and continued, “You should go to bed earlier.”
Cynthia replied, “But the contract is…”
Brian looked back. He had a friendly smile, as if he were looking at a child. “cy, try for half a year first.” He was firm. “Maybe you don’t even need half a year, and you’ll soon learn that many can’t be decided with just a paper.”
Cynthia looked at his back. She wanted to tell him that she understood and
she was no longer a kid..
After she returned to her room, she continued looking at the distribution of the business for the companies under Colin’s name.
In the past, the homework that she had done was focused more on firal as a whole and also on Brun. She had never done a deep dive on Colin before, so she pulled an all–nighter Trying to make it i
The next morning, Cynthia deliberately put on more concealer to hide her dark circles when she was putting on her makeup.
Hallway through, Zoey brought in a business suit and said with a smile, “Brian asked me to give this to you. I think it’s a perfect fit”
Cynthia accepted it and changed into it after she closed the door.
There was no doubt the size was perfect. Everything Brian had given her ever since childhood was always the right fit
neian was still at home by the time Cynthia came downstairs. He usually would head out early. He was clearly waiting for her that day.
“Have some breakfast first I’ll take you to the office,” he said.
The underground parking lot is separated by areas. You don’t have to worry that you‘ be sem by your colleagues,” the driver said to Cynthia as soon as she got in.
tha glanced at Brian and replied with a smile, “That’s good.” She was indeed worried about that earlier.
“You didn’t sleep well last night Brian had sharp eyes and noticed it immediately
Cynthia did note to him. She felt like she was going to war. “Mm–hmm. I’m a bit nervous,” she said.”
Brian straightened her hair that was put up in a high pony and asked, “When have you ever been bad at what you do?”
Cynthialet warm and fuzzy and nodded happily.
In fact, it was not that she was feeling unconfident. She just could not help but be a coward when she was facing Colin
However, Cynthia did not see Colin at Jiral at all that day. Her onboarding was handled by his chief assistant, Amy Moon. She initially thought Colin would grab this opportunity to give her an orientation lecture or something
She was arranged to share the same office as Amy
Army was born and raised in another country. She was a doctorate holder from acollege abroad. She was very nice to Cynthia—wasn’t too friendly not too cold. She didn’t seem like someone who would cross the line of professionalism…
Alter Cynthia settled in, Amy brought two copies of documents to her. “Cynthia, these are the translated documents you left behind the last time. And these are documents that need to be translated.
“Judging by your previous speed and quality, you should have no issue translating them into both cignil and Anglish in one hour, right?
Cynthia flipped through the document and replied, “No problem.”
Amy glanced ather watch and aligned the details with her, saying, “You should be done by 7.00pm. Have the translated documetits sent to Marine Horizons betare 7.10 pm. Mr. Jenkins is there.”
Amy checked with her again and asked, “That’s no problem for you, right?
