"Do you think my status is lower than Arthur?" Lennie continued, ignoring Nia who was dazed,
"As Lucia's subordinate, even if you meet her outside, you have to be a little respectful to her. If you only see her alone, I can accept it, but Arthur is also there. His woman is the president of Webbex Group. Mine is the assistant to the president of Webbex Group. Do you think I'll lose my face? Should I be respectful to Arthur as well? Nia, have you thought about this?"
It took Nia a few seconds to digest Lennie's words, but she finally realized it. It turned out that Lennie cared about her "lowly" status. He felt that meeting Arthur and Lucia with her would bring down his status... There was an unwillingness to gushing out from the bottom of her heart, but Nia did not dare to speak out, because she felt that although Lennie's words were hurtful, they were not unreasonable. She had always been respectful to Lucia, and even more in awe of Arthur. If Lennie followed her to see them and saw his girlfriend treat others with such an attitude, he would definitely be uncomfortable. "Lennie...I didn't expect this..." Nia's momentum dropped by half in an instant, and even, in turn, showed weakness.
"You really didn't think of this. I can see it from the fact that you forced me into the restaurant. Nia, although I don't want to say it outright, the gap between us is too big. If you don't work hard, what will I introduce you to others in the future? You're only Lucia's assistant. Am I going to tell people that my woman is Arthur's woman's assistant?"
Lennie stood on the "victim" position without any guilt and complained to Nia about his own difficulties. This time, Nia felt even more inferior.
"Lennie, I'll do my best. You trust me."
"You said you would work hard, but I haven't seen any results now." Lennie said coldly.
Nia bit her lower lip, feeling bitter in her heart and couldn't tell it. The assistant's job was to help Lucia do her job better. She was able to get in touch with a lot of contacts, but those were Lucia's own added value, and it had nothing to do with her. What did she have to do to excel in her position?
Seeing Nia frowning and unable to say a word, Lennie sighed in disappointment and said, "Nia, you have to know that even if I don't care about your identity, the outside world will not be so kind. Besides, my parents are not so kind. You can't get past that."
"Lennie, tell me what should I do?" Nia grabbed Lennie's arm and asked in a panic. And she even suggested in a hurry,
"How about this, Lennie? Can I quit my current job and go to your company? Although my ability is not as strong as Lucia's, I have learned a lot from her over the past year. You let me in and take a high- ranking position in your company so no one is gossiping."
Lennie restrained the disgust in his heart. On the surface, he showed a look of extreme disappointment, but said embarrassingly,
"Nia, do you think I haven't thought about this? But think about it for yourself. If you come to the company as my girlfriend to hold an important position, will others be considerate and blessed, or will they criticize you for relying on me? When the rumors come out, it will be more embarrassing than letting others know that my girlfriend is a little assistant."
Nia was completely speechless. She let go of Lennie's hand in loss, and muttered to herself with red eyes, "Then what should I do..."
What Lennie was waiting for was the moment when Nia was desperate and her self-esteem was extremely low. He cleared his throat and said unintentionally, "Actually, it's not that you have no chance to shine, but you are too kind..."
Hearing Lennie's ambiguous words, Nia looked up sharply at the man in front of her, waiting for his unfinished words.
"Nia, your strength is not bad. You just miss a chance. If the assistant's work is mediocre, why not create some opportunities for yourself?" Lennie's voice suddenly returned to the gentleness of the past, and it also contained a certain charm.
Nia felt that she couldn't understand what Lennie said more and more. Her eyes were full of blankness, but Lennie didn't continue talking. Finally Nia couldn't bear it and asked him,
"Lennie, what are you trying to say? I don't understand it at all."
Lennie showed a wicked smile. He leaned down close to Nia's ear. His low voice sounded very sexy, and after a while of muttering, he raised his body and looked at Nia with a smile in his eyes.
And Nia's reaction was in sharp contrast to Lennie's calmness at this time. She stared at Lennie with wide eyes, as if the man in front of her was a stranger.
Lennie didn't mind the doubts in Nia's eyes at all. He smiled lightly and tempted, "Nia, the workplace is inherently cruel. You have to use special means if you want to be in the position. Besides, this matter will not hurt anyone in the end. But it gives you a perfect opportunity to perform."
"But..." When Nia said "but", it meant she was shaken. Lennie saw this, stretched out his hand and hugged Nia gently in his arms.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.
"Nia, live up to my expectations of you."
Nia pursed her lips when she heard the words. She hesitated, questioned, embarrassed, but... she was also moved.
If the method Lennie said was actually implemented, Lucia will definitely be impressed by her, for sure!
"Nia, trust me. It's not hurting anyone. I promise." Lennie continued to seduce.
"I'll think about it again. Lennie, let me think about it..." Nia said embarrassedly.
"Okay, I'm not forcing you, but you have to remember. I'm here for your own good and for our future." Lennie hugged Nia and spoke softly loving words, but what Nia couldn't see was the scheming and ruthless in his eyes.
Going through the embarrassment last night, Nia didn't dare to look directly at Lucia when she went to work the next day. Lennie proposed the way, so she worked hard all day. She didn't even bother Daphne. Lucia knew Nia's embarrassment, so she took Daphne with her when she went out to work in the afternoon. They didn't come back until 5pm, but the Webbex Group welcomed an unexpected VIP, Eduard. Nia didn't know her former boss was coming until Eduard went up to the floor where Lucia's office was and saw Nia face-to-face.
Standing up from her seat, Nia still maintained a sense of respect for Eduard, and hurriedly greeted politely, "Mr. Burton, why are you here? Are you looking for Lucia ? She and Daphne are out. Maybe they will be back later."