Chapter 1291
Dinner went on quietly for a while until the phone in his pocket rang and broke the silence.
When he picked up the call, his expression and tone turned serious. “What is it?”
It was Cliff who had called. “Sir, Secretary Ackerman can’t make it tomorrow. His wife is seriously ill, an
d he has to be by her side.”
“Let him stay with his family.”
“But it might take him months to return based on his wife’s condition, and there must be someone there
to assist you.”
“Tell administration to find someone to take his place.”
A second of hesitation later, Cliff said, “Sir, I have someone that I would like to recommend. I wonder if
she will be suitable.”
“Who is it?”
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“Shermaine Cole. She’s proactive, motivated, diligent and professional about her work. And I believe sh
e has a good personality. She’s been with us for two years now and has always been at the front desk,
doing all kinds of chores without any complaints. She never told anyone that she helped Madam Carter
before and didn’t use it to
brag in front of her colleagues. She didn‘t even ask for a reward for helping either, so I believe she is qu
alified to take Secretary Ackerman‘s place for a few months. What do you think?” 1
“You decide,” Odell said after he sipped a spoon of soup.
Since Cliff spoke highly of
her, she must be a decent employee and would be suitable as long as she could do her work properly.
Cliff nodded and said, “Thank you, sir. I‘ll go inform her right away.”
Odell hung up the phone.
Sylvia asked, “Is there anything urgent?”
“Nope.” She nodded and put a piece of rib on his plate.
Odell smiled and then started munching on the piece of
rib.
Back at Carter Tower, after the call with Odell, Cliff
went downstairs to look for Shermaine. He beckoned Shermaine to the side and jokingly told her that s
he had been promoted to a secretary.
Shermaine was surprised and delighted, but her concerns followed. “I have no experience as a secreta
ry, and as Master Carter‘s secretary, I must be super capable right?
Am I really suitable?”
Cliff joked. “Don‘t worry, you are as super capable as you are,
and I believe you will do a great job. Master Carter might seem like a cold person, but he never gives hi
s employees a hard time. Just do what you are supposed to do, and you‘ll be fine.” Shermaine sighed a
breath of relief. “Alright. Thank you, Assistant Bogard! I owe you!”
Cliff smiled. “No need for courtesy. You got the position because of
the hard work you‘ve shown, and your own capability.” Shermaine smiled. “I still have to thank you for g
iving me the chance.”
Her smile was bright, and for an instance, it reminded Cliff of Slyvia during her younger days.
He was stunned by the dazzling smile for a moment, but he managed to regain his composure. “Stay b
ack after work. I‘ll guide you around and let you know what you have to do, and you‘ll have to be ready
by tomorrow.”
“I understand.”
Cliff glanced at her one last time before he went back upstairs.
Shermaine saw him off into the elevator
before she retracted her gaze. She curled her lips into a grin. Unlike her usual bright and generous smile
hearts, the grin on her face screamed of uncontrollable delight and excitement.
She pulled her phone out and texted someone named ‘ Aunt Ruth‘.
“Aunt Ruth, I just got promoted as Master Carter’s secretary! I’ll be starting tomorrow!”
She had been waiting for this opportunity for two years, and finally, she got the chance to get close to
the man of her dreams.
She got a reply shortly after.
“Congratulations. But
don’t rush things. Be patient. He is not just any man. If you want to get close to him and make him open
a day.”
A hint of impatience flashed in her eyes, but she suppressed the emotions. “I understand. He’s fond of s
her, he’ll definitely fall for me.” 1
It was her youth that fueled her confidence in winning his heart.
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