CHAPTER 68 DOWN TO EARTH

"Yvonne, I heard that you got cornered again?”

Yvonne palmed her forehead in exasperation. "I don't even know what's up with them. They gathered around me and asked me about the team building. Point is, I don't know the answer to most of their questions!"

"It's because you're down to earth that they dared look for you. They wouldn't dare do it if it were the other three secretaries," Lynette said, pursing her lips.

"Down to earth, what?" Yvonne was speechless.

"You don't know huh? It has to do with your previous identity. You were just a low-level employee like all of us before this. Although you got lucky and became Mr. Lancaster's secretary, you came from entry-level still, s o everyone feels closer to you," Lynette explained as she drank some water.

It struck Yvonne with realization. "That’s why they come to me every time there’s a rumor in our company."

"Those were trivial matters. It's different this time," Lynette said mysteriously.

Yvonne side-eyed her. "What’s so different? It’s just a team building event. I really don’t know what's there t o ask about."

"Exactly why you have a lot to learn about. I told you the last time, right? Mr. Lancaster allocated a big sum for this team building trip and dividing it per employee, each one gets quite the amount. Everyone's keeping their eyes on the profit. They only want cash. They don't want to go on the trip." Lynette wagged her fingers with a look that was waiting to be admired.

Yvonne was thoughtful while stroking her chin." That's the case huh... Looks like I really have a lot more to learn.”

She patted the big stack of information on her desk and sighed.

With her attention attracted, Lynette asked, "What are these?"

"Information on the team building. I was told to sort through them by my senior."

"There's so much and you’re asked to do it alone. You aren’t being picked on, are you?" Lynette looked skeptical as she thumbed through the documents randomly.

"What are you thinking?" Yvonne took back the documents that Lynette picked up and said, "This isn’t being picked on. The team building involves a large sum, and it’s not something a new secretary like me gets to come in touch with. The senior must be training me.”

"For real?" Lynette was still doubtful. "I’ve only ever heard about seniors being harsh to the newbies,

especially in big companies like ours. Are they really training you up?"

"Mm, Mr. Lancaster has told them to." Yvonne beamed proudly.

When Henry told her to learn from the three secretaries previously, he had asked them to pay extra attention to her.

"Mr. Lancaster?" Lynette's eyes were wide. "No way, Yvonne. Mr. Lancaster regards you so highly?"

"I don't think so." Yvonne thought about it seriously. "H e probably thinks that I can't be too incompetent since I'm his secretary, so he's asked them to teach me."

"Yeah, I think you're right.” Lynette believed her reasoning. Looking at the piling documents on her table, she said, "Alright then, I'll leave you to work.

Dive in, I should be going back too. Otherwise, I'll be checked on."

"Shoo, shoo, off you go." Yvonne waved.

After Lynette left, she took a deep breath and went back to her working mode...

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Yvonne came down carrying her suitcase. When Henry heard her heaving pants, he turned to check on her and wore a deep frown when he caught sight of the girl.

"Yvonne Frey, what have you put in there?"

Yvonne patted her extra-large suitcase. "Nothing much but they're all necessities."

"Necessities?" Henry got up from the couch and went t o carry the suitcase, almost failing to lift it up the first time due to the weight.

He put the suitcase down with a glum look. "Yvonne Frey, are you going to a team building event or are you moving houses? Why are you using such a big suitcase and filling it to the brim when you’re going o n a trip?"

"To the brim?" Yvonne looked at him innocently. "I still have things I haven’t packed." This belongs to .

The corners of Henry's eyes twitched. "What else are you packing?"

"Hangers, hairdryer, shoe dryer, and stuff..." Yvonne counted with her fingers. 1

Henry only felt the veins on his forehead throbbing." Why are you bringing things you won’t need to use?”

"Won't I be using them?" The girl blinked. "But I thought that these are all necessities."

Sue, who had been cleaning the living room, was listening to them quietly but she could no longer hold herself back when she heard her. She spoke up in amusement, "Madam, sir is right. You won't be using these. The hotel there will have them too when you're there." "Is that so?" Yvonne bit her lips in shock. "I didn't know. I’ve never gone out of the country or stayed in a hotel, so..."

She twiddled her fingers awkwardly.

Sue chuckled good-naturedly. "It’s fine. It's normal that you don’t know, madam. Just pay attention to it next time.”

"Mm..." Yvonne nodded.

"Open it!" Henry pointed at the suitcase.

Yvonne did not move. "Why?"

"I want to see what other unnecessary items you’ve packed,” Henry ordered, "Open it now. Do you think you can bring all of them onto the plane? I announced earlier for everyone to travel light. You’re the only one who doesn’t listen. The time you take to check in your baggage then will eat up everyone else's time."

"It’s that serious?" Yvonne dared not hesitate when she heard what he said and quickly opened up her suitcase.

When Henry saw her pulling item after item out of the luggage, his face turned a shade darker every time she fished out something.

"What on earth have you packed?" He pressed between his brows.

There was a first aid kit, a foldable chair... What he was the most speechless about was a tent! 7

How would they be using them? They were going skiing, not camping. What was this woman thinking?

Sue was similarly shocked. She squatted down and patted the foldable chair speechlessly. "Madam, why are you packing these?"

"They're all for Henry.” Yvonne pouted.

"For me?” Henry narrowed his brows.

"Yeah. I don't know how to ski, but you do. and you'll g o skiing for sure. It's dangerous. If you get hurt, then these items will be useful...” The more she spoke, the softer she got.

Henry was entertained despite his anger. "Yvonne Frey, from what you are saying, it seems like you're wishing for me to be injured?"

"No, no." Yvonne shook her head and waved her hands in dismissal. "I don’t mean it like that. I'm only saying i f."

"Alright, whatever it is, put them back. Pack your clothes and your medication in a small suitcase. Sue, g o up and help her in case she packs these ridiculous things again.” 1

Finding it too much effort to talk to her, Henry left after instructing Sue.

Sue pulled Yvonne’s suitcase over. "Let's go, madam. W e should listen to sir.”

"Okay.” Yvonne nodded.

With Sue's help, Yvonne swapped her suitcase to the smallest size. Other than the two things that Henry had mentioned, she insisted to pack the first aid kit as well. She had watched a lot of skiing

videos recently and a majority of them fell and injured themselves. She would be more assured if she had the first aid kit with her.

"Sue, we'll be leaving then.” Yvonne lowered the car window and waved goodbye to Sue.

"Have a safe trip and have fun, sir, madam.” Sue waved back.

Henry said nothing, stepping on the accelerator and speeding off.

He kept a stony face on the way. Yvonne wanted to talk to him but she did not have the courage to speak u p. She could only watch the scenery outside in silence while she anticipated this trip abroad.

"Henry, the airport is just in front. Drop me off here. It won’t be nice if the others see that I've come in your car," Yvonne reminded patting his seat.

Henry ignored her. Instead, he stepped on the gas and sped over to stop his car right in front of the airport's lobby.

Everyone in the company was gathered there and both of them were seen once they got off the car.

"Mr. Lancaster, Miss Frey, why are you both here together?" a high-level executive asked in surprise.