Chapter 368 Preoccupied with Work
Jensen took Jean around. Once they were done, it was almost noon. “Do you want to have lunch before going to the branch office?” Jean was focused on summarizing her notes on what she had seen, so she nodded and followed Jensen as they walked ahead.
Seeing her focused and earnest expression, Jensen’s feelings that he had put aside came up again. “Jean, some unpleasant things happened between us previously, but I was to blame for being obsessed. I’ve turned over a new leaf. Maybe we can get to know each other better and…”
“Ms. Eyer?” Not far away from them, Hugo and his secretary were walking over. He recognized Jean at one glance, and warmth colored his usual cold eyes. “Mr. Hugo.”
Jean came to her senses. “Are you here to discuss a partnership with Mr. Jensen?” “Not exactly.” Jean smiled. The two of them talked for a while. At that time, Jensen was snubbed at the side. He clenched his fists and wanted to interrupt but couldn’t.
A secretary happened to walk over. “Mr. Jensen, there’s a document that you have to look at.” Jensen could only walk over and deal with it. Only Jean and Hugo were left in the corridor.
“I see, you’re here to observe.” There was a trace of a smile on Hugo’s face. “What plans do you have after this?” “Jensen said that we’re going to the branch office after lunch.”
Jean was preoccupied with work. It never occurred to her that the man before her was asking her out. Hugo’s eyes sank. He nodded slowly. “Alright. I’ll be leaving now.”
Jensen rushed over in a hurry after he was done. He saw Jean sitting alone next to a vending machine and fiddling with her cell phone.
He breathed a sigh of relief and caught his breath. He walked over and said, “We can eat now. Let’s go.”
“Alright. Thanks for your trouble.”
“No worries…”
Jensen had a smile on his face, but he had been interrupted when he brought up the topic with some difficulty. He couldn’t bring it up again.
As for Jean, she didn’t care about anything else. She only wanted to learn more about investing and managing.
When Jensen was done taking her around the branch office, she rushed back to Eyer Group and said that she wanted to have a meeting.
Jensen sat in the car and watched as she rushed into Eyer Group. The feelings he had grew stronger, as though he had decided on something, and he stepped on the gas.
In the president’s office in Royden Group, Mr. Gibson of the projects department was reporting on work, but Edgar’s expression was cold and his eyes sharp.
Mr. Gibson had silently wiped his sweat a few times. He was wondering if he had made any mistake in making Mr. Royden so unhappy.
Miles stood at one side as he arranged Edgar’s business trip schedule for the next day. His cell phone vibrated, and he glanced at it.
Then, he immediately went to Edgar’s side. “There’s news, Mr. Royden.”
Edgar’s expression suddenly changed. He took the cell phone from Miles, and the coldness in his brows dissipated a little. Since Jean had returned to Eyer Group, he could start his next plans.
“Inform her assistant about tomorrow’s international conference.”
Edgar only instructed as such before he got up and walked out.
Mr. Gibson held on to his project report and was stunned as he stood at the spot. “Miles, I… I’m not done with this report.”
“Mr. Gibson, this isn’t important right now.”
“It’s not important? But Mr. Royden was in a rush to look at it a few days ago?” Mr. Gibson was perplexed.
Miles patted his shoulder seriously, and his tone was sincere. “Which do you think is more important? This project or Mr. Royden’s future relationship? You can go back to work.”
At one in the afternoon, Rachel held on to the conference notice as she knocked on the door of Jean’s office.
“Ms. Eyer, I’ve applied to the BK International Summit as requested.” Rachel said as she put the conference notice from Miles on the desk.
“Royden Group sent this over. Please take a look. How should I reply?”
Jean glanced at it and continued looking at the documents by her side. “Ignore it.”
“Alright, Ms. Eyer.” Rachel pursed the corner of her lips as she turned to leave.
“Rachel.”
Jean suddenly thought of something and called out to her. “The grudge between Royden Group and me is between Edgar and me. Straighten out your feelings, and don’t let my personal affairs affect you. I won’t stop you from having private interactions with those from Royden Group. Do you understand what I mean?”
Rachel nodded in a daze.
“Alright. Go on with your work. Come with me tomorrow, so you can leave work earlier today to prepare for it.”
“Alright, Ms. Eyer.”
As Jean continued looking at the trade news, Rachel walked out of the office. She had been following the international conference previously. It was organized by the big shot of the business world, BK Group. They invited front-ranking investment companies of the business world to share their experience.
If there were companies outside the industry who wanted to participate, they had to submit company qualifications and other related information to BK Group.
BK Group would review it, and under usual circumstances, companies would be approved unless they were in a poor state.
Jean wanted to try it out. Even if her application were rejected, she would be fine with it. She couldn’t let go of any opportunity, but what did Edgar mean by telling her about it?
Did he think that Eyer Group could succeed? Or was he telling Jean not to make a futile effort?
After all, with Royden Group’s qualifications, they could receive a direct invitation from BK Group, but she had to apply for it. She might not even be able to make it past that threshold.
“Ms. Eyer, there’s a reply!”
Rachel was so hasty that she didn’t even look at the results as she ran in. “BK Group has… approved.”
Rachel was unbelievably excited. She was close to jumping up and down on the spot.
“Ms. Eyer, does this mean that our choice is right?”
They had let go of previous ties and forged a new path for themselves.
“Inform everyone that from tomorrow onwards, everyone will take a day off in rotation.”
“Ms. Eyer, I’ve never seen anyone who appreciates their subordinates as much as you do.” Rachel couldn’t express how moved she felt.
Ever since the matter with Julie, the company’s cohesion was stronger than before. And everyone knew that as long as the company improved, Jean would reward them accordingly.
She was different from the rumors that spread on the outside.
She wasn’t a homewrecker who was entangled with her ex-husband. Furthermore, Edgar and Gigi had separated. Even if Jean wanted to reconcile with Edgar, she didn’t need to ask anyone for approval.
“Go on with your work, Ms. Eyer. I’ll leave now.” Rachel closed the door and took out her cell phone to send Miles a text message.
The message was straightforward. It was Jean’s flight number.
She didn’t do it to betray her boss. She sincerely hoped that Jean could find what made her happy. After all, Edgar was well-matched with Jean in various aspects.
But its success depended on the other party’s performance.
