Chapter 29: 029. Just One Moment of Arrogance Chapter 29: 029. Just One Moment of Arrogance Editor: Henyee Translations Since early morning, no fewer than five department heads had been scolded and dismissed by the President in the President’s Office. At that moment, not a soul on the floor dared to speak, each one fearing they might be the next to face his wrath.
The planning manager emerged from the office, looking disheveled, holding the planning proposal that Adam Jones had tossed aside. This was already the tenth revision they’d made that morning, and there truly seemed to be no further adjustments to be made.
“Assistant Green, look at what is going on now…”
Robert Green, noticing the planning manager’s frustrated expression, patted him on the shoulder with understanding. “President Jones is in a bad mood. Just endure it for now.
Everyone at Jones Corporation, from top to bottom, was left wondering what had happened to anger President Jones so much.
Although President Jones was not an easy person to approach, he was known for his self-control and rarely lost his temper in front of others. It was anyone’s guess who had dared to provoke him this time.
While others were clueless, Robert Green knew exactly what had happened. As the President’s personal assistant, he was well aware that his position came with the highest risk.
As Robert Green pondered how to navigate the storm and avoid being caught in the crossfire, Adam Jones’s low growl echoed from inside the office.
The employees outside exchanged looks of sympathy, almost as if they were witnessing his march toward certain doom.
Robert Green took a deep breath, straightened his already immaculate suit, and, with an air of quiet determination, pushed open the door to the president’s office.
Meeting those cold, stern eyes, Robert Green couldn’t help but shiver. The weight of Adam Jones’s gaze felt like a pressure he could barely withstand. If this happened any more often, he feared his heart might give out.
Madam, please, stop provoking President Jones. He silently pleaded. When you make him angry, it’s us who bear the brunt of it.
At that moment, Robert Green wished he could build Elly Campbell a monument to her longevity, hoping it would somehow bring some cheer to their President.
“Go investigate who Elly Campbell’s man is!”
He—Adam Jones—hadn’t signed the divorce papers yet. That audacious fool dared to lay a hand on his wife? Adam Jones’ wife? He must be out of his mind!
Investigating the madam’s personal affairs didn’t exactly sit right, did it?
See what the President’s arrogance had brought about!
Should he dutifully remind the boss?
Adam Jones glanced at Robert Green’s troubled expression, furrowing his brows. “Do you see a problem with this?”
“No… no problem. I’ll go investigate immediately.”
Robert Green turned to leave but then seemed to remember something and returned.
“President Jones, regarding a companion for tomorrow night’s business gala, what are your thoughts?”
Adam Jones rarely attended business galas—only the important ones. When he did, he either went alone or brought Lily Jones with him. Many women hoped to become his companion, even just for an evening at a gala, but sadly, Adam Jones never gave them the chance to get close.
“No need, I will go alone.”
Expecting this response, Robert Green wasn’t too surprised. Miss Jones was still at the hospital, so it was out of the question for President Jones to bring someone else in her place.
If only the madam were here… sigh.
After Robert Green left, Adam Jones’s expression remained grim. It had been two days since he last visited the hospital, and he couldn’t tell if it was because he didn’t want to see Elly Campbell, or because he didn’t want to face the reality that she now had a child.
He had convinced himself that his feelings toward Elly Campbell were just a reaction to her leaving him four years ago, that he couldn’t accept it—and that he never really took her seriously at all.