My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)
Chapter 991

Following behind them, I was still trying to figure out what was going on. I was pretty confused. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to ask them anything as they both were walking very quickly. At the first floor lobby, Sebastian sped up and put on his professional welcoming smile, "Mr. Roberts, welcome!"

When I looked up, it was Hendrix who brought in a team of people clothed in suits. They all looked extremely smart and energetic. What a coincidence.

As I had anticipated, if it was an ordinary meeting, Sebastian wouldn't have to come out personally.

I lowered my head and followed behind Sebastian. From time to time, I looked up and smiled slightly at those who met my eyes. When I had to, I occasionally guided the way for the others. Hendrix and Sebastian were chatting with one another, the picture of casualness. They were not close friends but looking at them chatting away, one would be mistaken. Typical businessmen. Linda came to my side and walked with me. She warned, "It is time to work. Stay focused. Don't be distracted."

I nodded, squared my shoulders, and followed her into the office. Linda arranged for the secretary to pour tea for everyone.

Hendrix broke off his conversation with Sebastian and asked out of the blue, "Mr. Milton, I've read your employee charts. Is Miss Reid your secretary?"

Sebastian nodded and turned his eyes to me. He said with a slight smile, "Yes, she just entered the company, but her capabilities are remarkable."

Hendrix nodded and said thoughtfully, "No wonder you asked her to take over the Roberts Group's project."

I frowned. Why the sudden change of the subject?

"Ouch!" The cry of pain came from the secretary who was pouring the hot tea and accidentally scalded herself. Her short cry echoed throughout the room, cutting through the tension in the room.

Forehead furrowed, Sebastian said, "Mr. Roberts, let's continue to talk about the project in Lancille Village."

Hendrix agreed then looking at the injured secretary, he said, "If you're injured, go get first aid and rest!"

No one knew why he said that. After a slight pause, he addressed me, "Miss Reid, would you mind getting us tea?"

Linda spoke before I could even open my mouth, "Mr. Roberts, you may have misunderstood, Ms. Reid is not a mere secretary. She is the person in charge of the project and is here to present the proposal and plans to you and your colleagues."

Hendrix raised his eyebrows, "Well, it's just tea. Surely it won't be such a hardship. But if I appear unreasonable, then forget what I asked."

He nodded at Rowane, who was sitting next to him, "Miss Zanes, please take care of the tea."

Rowane agreed, her smile elegant and gentle.

With that, the Milton Group appeared petty and nitpicky. Linda's face fell, flushed.

Sebastian stopped her, looking at me with concealed irritation. "Miss Reid, please get the tea ready. We shouldn't let our guests pour tea."

I nodded, got up and took the teapot from the secretary beside me.

Rowane had already stood up. Seeing this, she smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Milton, it's no big deal. All of us are in the conference room now and we will be partners for quite some time. We are partners, just like family!"

Sebastian smiled and said, "Of course, but we should do what we have to do and do it well too."

Hendrix looked like a cat who got the cream. "Alright, alright. Since they insist, why don't you take a seat? Your foot is still injured. Sit down and let it rest."