In the office, Tommy cautiously watched Nathaniel's expression as he reported Kristen's return.
Nathaniel's hand paused mid-air, cigarette held between his fingers.
He exhaled a perfect smoke ring and looked up.
"When did she get back?"
"Just now. She started handing out gifts to everyone as soon as she walked in, saying they were souvenirs from her trip."
Nathaniel slowly extinguished his cigarette, remaining silent.
Tommy felt a sense of dread, knowing that Nathaniel's calm demeanor often signaled his simmering anger.
Even though Tommy considered himself to understand Nathaniel well, he could never fully predict his thoughts.
After a long pause, Nathaniel finally stood up, brushing some stray ash from his suit.
"Let's go see her."
With that, he walked out swiftly, Tommy hurrying to follow.
Nathaniel moved quickly.
In the business department, Kristen was distributing local specialties from the mountains to everyone.
Kristen was away for several days, and the employees were curious about her sudden disappearance.
With a bright smile, Kristen explained, "The scenery in the mountains was so beautiful that I lost track of time and stayed longer. I brought back some local treats for everyone, so please help yourselves!"
Her cheerful and radiant demeanor seemed infectious.
Charmed by her apparent innocence and playfulness, the staff accepted her gifts without further question.
Handing out gifts was a surefire way to win people over. However, Kristen's real motive was to impress Nathaniel, showcasing her beauty and generosity.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson)
The novel is too abusive it spoils the joy of reading it. I hate the punishment part between sheena and Eliot....