When Penny jumped into her car, she couldn’t help but click her tongue in irritation. Her brief exchange with Dean annoyed her more than all the things Benjamin had said to her.
Dean was truly like a splinter in her throat.
He was the only person she couldn’t get rid of in her life, even if she wanted to. But thinking about it, Dean wasn’t as nosy as he had been when they were new recruits on Professor Singh’s team. As they grew older, he would check up on her from ti to ti and bother her a bit, but he wouldn’t go out of his way to ddle in her business.
But today, he had gone out of his way again.
"I don’t buy that he’s jealous. Tss. But he did seem worried and concerned. Is Zoren Pierson really that bad?" she murmured to herself, frowning. "Well, he has an annoying personality, but I don’t see why Dean is so wary of him."
Not that she could judge so soon. However, based on earlier events, Zoren had at least had the courtesy to apologize.
Her face twitched as she thought about his la excuse. "Flirting with ? Hah. He should’ve at least made it sound believable. He could’ve said he didn’t see because I’m small... no, wait."
Penny squinted, recalling his abnormally dilated pupils. Not just yesterday, but she had noticed it earlier, too.
"Did he really not see there?" she wondered, as that would explain the man’s actions. "But how?"
Does he have bad eyesight? If so, then his eyesight was definitely worse than one would expect to miss a grown-up person right in front of him. Moreover, Penny didn’t feel any discomfort despite the close proximity between them.
Why? Because she didn’t sense any malice from him.
In other words, from her perspective, it didn’t seem like Zoren Pierson was actually how other people described him.
"But then again, he had that brat for an assistant, and he could’ve treated differently because I’m just a stranger." Penny shrugged nonchalantly. "Anyway..."
Penny started her car and sat upright. "... where in the world should I go now until lunchti?"
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Hours later...
Benjamin couldn’t sit still in his seat as they neared their lunch appointnt. When Penny left, she had said they would et at lunch.
It alard him!
What did she an by that?
Zoren had been too kind and even tried to invite Penny inside to show his sincerity. After all, Zoren had overheard the conversation through the telecom because his assistant forgot to turn it off. Fortunately, by the ti Zoren ca out of his office, Penny had already left.
"Benjamin."
Benjamin froze when he heard Zoren’s voice from the back seat.
"Why do you keep tossing and turning?"
Benjamin looked back and smiled nervously. "Hehe." How did his boss know, especially when he was already losing his eyesight?!
"I can feel it," Zoren answered, making his assistant gasp in surprise.
Even though Zoren was losing his eyesight, he was still sharp enough to know what was going on around him. Benjamin sighed faintly.
"It’s nothing," said Benjamin with a helpless sigh. "This seat is not comfortable today for so reason."
"Take it to the upholsterer."
"Hehe. There’s no need for that."
"I travel several tis a week," Zoren argued calmly. "It’s not good if your seat is not comfortable on the road."
Benjamin smiled helplessly at his boss. ’My boss is the best! He always thinks of his people’s well-being!’he almost wept, moved by Zoren’s kind gestures, which were well-known to those close to him.
It was true that Zoren was cruel when necessary. However, he took care of his people very well. That’s why, even though the people around him were small in number, they were unbendingly loyal to him.
"If it’s still bad and uncomfortable tomorrow, I’ll take it to the upholsterer," Benjamin said, even though it was just an excuse to keep his boss from insisting.
"Okay."
Zoren turned his head to the window, staying quiet once more. He could still feel his assistant’s gaze, but he didn’t dwell on whatever Benjamin had in mind. Little did he know, his assistant was silently making another list of promises to him for the umpteenth ti.
’Don’t worry, boss! I will always protect you from everyone — whoever they are! I’ll fight them fiercely for you!’ Benjamin swore in his heart, clasping his chest lightly. ’That’s right. And I’ll also find that Thursday Girl for you! Don’t worry!’
When they reached the exclusive restaurant where they were eting the representative of the Pri Group, Benjamin was alert again. He opened the backseat door and notified all the guards around them to watch out for any woman trying to approach Zoren.
Benjamin led the way, cautiously scanning from left to right. When they entered the restaurant and the manager welcod them personally, Benjamin finally heaved a sigh of relief.
This restaurant was so exclusive that even with all the money in the world, so would have to wait for months or even a year to dine here. Unless, of course, they were Zoren Pierson—then they could dine here anyti.
"Is the other party already here?" Benjamin asked when the manager stopped at the private room and stepped aside.
"Yes," the manager smiled humbly. "She’s been here for an hour now."
She?
Benjamin arched a brow but didn’t dwell on it. "Okay, thank you." He nodded before facing his boss. "Sir, do you need company inside?"
"No need," Zoren waved mildly. "I don’t think Pri Group would appreciate it if there were more people present."
"Understood." Benjamin lowered his head. "Sir, please don’t sign anything."
Zoren nodded thoughtfully, studying the movents in front of him. He might not be able to see well, but he could tell Benjamin had opened the door for him.
Benjamin had only planned to open and close the door for his precious boss and then stay outside. However, the mont he opened the door, he caught a glimpse of the person inside. His mouth slowly fell open as his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
There, Penny was already sitting inside, smiling at him from ear to ear until her eyes looked like crescent moons as she waved.
[See you at lunch.]
Benjamin: "!!!!!"
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