That darn girl! It’s only because it’s her. If it were anyone else, I’d teach them a lesson!
Vera Wave recognized the anger on his face and didn’t dare make a sound. She picked up the dirty orange from the ground and scampered into the kitchen.
For the rest of the time, Kris Cooper worked in silence.
Afraid of provoking him again, she quietly placed two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice on his desk without uttering a word, then retreated to a safe distance.
Her cellphone rang inside her bag.
She hurried over, grabbed her handbag, and ran out onto the terrace before daring to take out her phone and answer the call.
"Kendrick?" Hearing the familiar voice on the other end, she responded in surprise, "How have you been lately?"
Kendrick was an old family servant. After the family encountered troubles, he fell ill from overwork and the effects of his age. His son had forcibly taken him to America to recuperate.
Despite this, he always worried about Vera Wave and her grandmother, calling regularly to ask about their situation.
Vera, of course, would only report good news and not the bad, assuring him that everything was fine.
"I’m doing very well." The old man’s voice on the phone was gentle. After inquiring about her recent situation, his tone grew somber. "Miss, I’m calling this time because I heard some news about the old mansion."
"The old mansion?" Vera was taken aback. "What happened to the old mansion?"
"Word is, the court is planning to auction off the house."
"Is that so?" Vera pressed her lips together. "I understand."
"How about... I help raise some money so we can buy back the old mansion?"
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"But... can you handle it?"
"I’ll go look for some of my father’s old friends. Somehow, I should be able to raise some money. You don’t have to worry about this; just focus on your recovery."
The Wave family’s old mansion was a Siheyuan located in the heart of Imperial City. It was where she had played since she was a child.
Nowadays, property prices there meant every inch of land was worth gold. Buying back the old mansion would involve a staggering sum. She couldn’t bear to let Kendrick, who was still ill, worry about it.
"If you encounter any difficulties, just call me. I’ll do my best to assist you."
"Okay, I’m quite busy with work right now, so I’ll hang up first. Please take care."
She hung up the phone, forcing a lighthearted tone. But as soon as she put her phone away, a worried expression clouded her face.
How much would the house be auctioned for? And where would she find that kind of money at a time ?!
She had just hung up when she received another call, this time from her grandmother’s caregiver, Caregiver Li.
"Miss Wave, the madam is awake."
"Really?" A smile spread across Vera Wave’s face. "I... I will... No, I’ll come over right after work."
She put her phone away. Turning around, she found Kris Cooper already standing behind her. Vera quickly hid her phone behind her back.
Making a personal call during work hours... He isn’t going to deduct my pay again, is he?
"Whose call was that?"
"It... it was my grandmother’s caregiver... My grandmother just woke up, so she called to inform me... I... I was only on the phone for less than a minute, and it absolutely didn’t interfere with my work. Is there anything you need me to do?"
Kris Cooper turned and walked away.
Vera Wave followed him, catching a glimpse of his somber face. She didn’t dare inquire further.
She obediently picked up her bag and trailed behind him like a little shadow. After they exited the CEO’s Office, she saw him walk to the elevator and quickly trotted over to press the button for him.
Seeing her timid and cautious demeanor, Kris Cooper felt a twinge of pity. He noticed a stray strand on her hair, then raised his hand and let it rest on her shoulder.