Chapter 40 Not as Good as Chloe’s Cooking

Chloe tightened her grip on the railing as she asked, “May I know how you got my contact information?”

‘Did Baxon’s HR give this person my number?’

“That’s not important. The important thing is whether you’re still interested in our company. However, the position of Estrenian translator you wanted has been filled. Janice wasn’t trying to make things hard for you the other day.

“Anyway, the only available position open now with a salary and job scope that matches your capabilities is a project leader position. If this interests you, we can arrange a face-to-face meeting to discuss further.”

“Discuss it with you or with Janice who interviewed me before?”

She had been highly annoyed during that incident and did not wish to meet with the HR personnel who randomly called people in for interviews just to meet performance goals.

“You’ll be talking to me directly.”

“All right then. Let’s set up a time to meet.”

After the call ended, Chloe stared at her phone and got lost in thought. She did not know what made Baxon suddenly change their mind and offer her a new position.

“Why are you standing here daydreaming instead of keeping my grandpa company?”

his tall figure and deep

for quite some time. He’s gone upstairs to rest now,” Chloe replied, her pretty almond eyes shining brightly. “You can

in her abilities, as Harold’s fondness for her was genuine. As the two walked

asked, noticing the fresh green plants, the pink apron in the kitchen, and the cartoon stickers and post-it notes on the refrigerator.

quickly explained in a hushed tone, “You’ve misunderstood. I put these things

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a point. However, he was still displeased. These girly

face-now clouded with displeasure-she felt a growing resentment within her. Despite all the hard work she had put into impressing his grandfather, this insensitive

for long. Just as he was about to tell Chloe. he had found a job for her, Toto, his furry little companion, came bounding down the stairs, wagging its tail and begging for attention.

icy demeanor softened considerably at that moment as he knelt down to scratch Max’s belly. Chloe watched the scene with mixed feelings. She raised a hand to her cheek and got lost in thought when she saw that he

had no charm at all.

to interrupt the tender moment between the man

called

around, her sad expression

“Yes?” she asked.

now onward. When you have

replied, her voice devoid

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