Come To Me (Amelia and Patrick)
Chapter 623

"I didn't say I'm interested in real estate." Patrick scanned Amelia's face up and down, telling her indirectly that he was only interested in her.

Amelia frowned in discontent. "Then why do you have to join my social meetings? Do you want to rob my business? Or do you want to find some unneeded reasons to disrupt my business?"

Patrick said confidently, "As long as you promise me that I can join your meetings, I guarantee that your business won't decline from now on. Not only that, it will flourish, and earnings will flow in an endless stream."

"Hah, you're not trying to help me scout in more businesses, are you?"

"So what if I am?"

"As the president of Roxxon, instead of catering to your important tasks, you want to follow me around like an assistant and help Apex Construction Corporation get more businesses..."

Amelia cackled up halfway because Patrick's suggestion sounded ridiculous.

The moment his gaze met with Amelia's mocking eyes, blue veins pulsed on Patrick's forehead. He

asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Amelia crossed her arms and looked at him with a sly but composed look, "I wonder if you have a special interest in putting things back together after breaking them?" Patrick was speechless.

Amelia smiled and said, "First, you destroyed the few contracts that I was striving for. Then now, you're telling me you want to join Apex Construction Corporation and help me get more businesses. Your definition of 'help' fascinates me."

Patrick's face tensed taut. "You don't believe me?"

Amelia parted her red lips slightly and replied, "I just feel that Mr. Hopper seems to regard Apex Construction Corporation as a toy, for you to toss and play around..."

She admitted she was holding some grudge against Patrick because of what happened involving Sissi. Adding on the unpleasant memories from last night, she had no choice but to question anything he said at this moment.

Patrick said, a coldness in his voice, "If I really do treat Apex Construction Corporation as a toy, then I could've crushed it under my thumb fairly easily. And yet, I chose to sit here and discuss it with you. Haven't you understand my intentions by now?"

Amelia's expression frosted. "Are you sure you're not joking with me?"

Sensing that her interest was rippled, Patrick added on hastily, "I'm not kidding, I really want to assist you."

Knowing how huge her ego was, he had to substitute the word 'help' with 'assist'.

After a pause, Amelia then told him, "I can't say for certain when my social meetings are going to be."

Patrick already had the answer to her question. "You can try your best to arrange your meetings after work. I can drive over to your office and pick you up."

Amelia then asked again, "What if you happen to have other plans when I need to attend the meetings?"

Patrick promised, "If possible, I'll postpone my plans. If I seriously can't make it, I hope you can postpone yours."

Amelia finally said her final question, "Is it better if I pay you a salary?"

Patrick broke into laughter. "Up to you."

If he accepted payments from Amelia, he would then be a casual worker of Apex Construction Corporation.

Given his status and net worth, no matter how wealthy or successful an enterprise was, they still

could not afford to hire Patrick.

He himself was a major shareholder and the boss, and there was no need for him to lift a finger for others.

But at this point, to please his wife and make up for the mistakes he had committed, Patrick was willing to do so.

However, Amelia had no idea how much of an advantage she had. On the contrary, she was still pondering Patrick's words over and over again.

"Could he be using this opportunity to sneak into Apex Construction Corporation and try to destroy the company from the inside?" thought Amelia.

It was evident that she was failing to see the extent of the offer she was given. Even if Patrick had wanted to ruin her company, there was no need for him to involve himself at all.

Amelia said carefully, "I've thought about it. It's not easy for Apex Construction Company to churn out more money for such an outstanding talent like you, Mr. Hopper. So, I think we should forget about it..."

"I don't need you to pay me much, an ordinary employee's salary will do," Patrick explained quickly.

Amelia clenched her jaw and suppressed the urge to ask him what was it that he really wanted. She rolled her eyes and said, "I can promise you, but before

that, we have to sign an agreement."

Patrick raised his eyebrow and looked at Amelia's eyes, filled with amusement.

Amelia stood up from her chair. "Wait for me here, I need to go back to my room to do something."

"What is it?" Patrick asked.

"You'll find out later." Amelia did not explain more and hurried upstairs.

As soon as Amelia left, Patrick immediately cast a glance at Huxton in the living room. "How was my performance?"

Huxton, who was in the middle of making tea, trembled when he heard him. He said, "Sir, I didn't eavesdrop on your conversation."

Shrewdness flashed across Patrick's eyes. "Didn't you install a bug on her?"

Patrick had still remembered this, unexpectedly.

Huxton lied against his will, "Don't worry, sir. I never listen to the things that I shouldn't hear."

Patrick sneered. "That's enough. Don't think I haven't noticed you looking our way."

Huxton's face clouded over. So, in the end, he could only admit, "Sir, you know it all."

"Now that you've heard us, let me ask you, what do you think of the tone I used on her? Was it

appropriate?"

Huxton's eyes twitched. He did not know if he was hallucinating, but he thought he could sense a hint of anxiety from his master's words.

Seeing the lack of response from Huxton, Patrick doubted himself. "Was it not good enough?"

If this did not work, he was really running out of ways to mend his relationship with Amelia.

Huxton, who just regained his senses, encouraged him right away, "I think you've done a very good job, Sir. At least... it was better than before."

Patrick was satisfied with his answer. "Hmm, I knew it!" He expressed cheerfully.

Huxton pursed his lips and looked at Patrick, impotent.

He might not have realized that, but whenever he faced Amelia, he would suddenly transform from a man back to a boy, so eager for her validation that a tail wagged behind him.

Not only that, but he also tended to put all of his emotions on display whenever he was with her. The manner of dependable maturity that he always wore would also vanish.

Not long after, Amelia returned with a small laptop in her arms. "I'm back."

Patrick glanced at the laptop and asked with suspicion, "What's this?" "Oh, it's the contract of agreement." Amelia placed the laptop on the dining table, faced the screen towards Patrick, and leaned back to avoid blocking his line of sight.

Patrick read from the screen instinctively, "Firstly, during his period of employment, employee Patrick Hopper is not allowed to lose his temper with the acting chairman of Apex Construction Corporation under any circumstances which will put her in a state of embarrassment. Secondly, employee Patrick is not allowed to disobey the orders of the acting chairman and must carry out whatever the acting chairman asks of him without objection. Thirdly, before the acting chairman gives the signal, employee Patrick is not allowed to speak at the table..."