Love At The Wrong Table

This marked his first foray into the business world as a business owner, and his first opportunity to personally mentor a trusted assistant. He felt a slight sense of nervousness, but remained hopeful that the individual would be a well-educated talent with excellent communication skills.

However, when he opened the door to the private room, he was taken aback. Standing inside was a man whose face seemed very familiar. Isn’t that Shane?! What’s going on? Could he be the expert from my company’s marketing department?

Shane, too, was feeling nervous. Just as this was Emmanuel’s first time acting as a businessman, it was also

Shane’s first time leading a project negotiation. He had imagined his boss to be a middle-aged man in a suit and glasses, exuding seriousness. But upon closer inspection, he realized that the man before him was none other than Emmanuel. What’s happening here?

“Manny, what are you doing here?” he asked curiously.

“That’s my question. Are you the marketing expert from M&L Group, the one recommended for the project negotiation after the company meeting?” Emmanuel couldn’t believe his eyes. He knew Shane very well; the latter had only completed elementary school in a village. Besides being thick-skinned and skilled at talking nonsense, what negotiation skills could he possibly possess?

“Wait, so you’re my boss?” Shane, although not highly educated, quickly grasped the situation. “I knew it! I knew it!” Seeing that Emmanuel didn’t deny it, he exclaimed excitedly. “M&L Group, huh? I always wondered why the company’s name combines the ‘L’ from your last name and the ‘M’ from your wife’s first name. So, it’s a company you started with her money!” He continued, “Manny, you’re truly an inspiration for us men, achieving such success by relying on a woman. You’re the ultimate winner in life!”

He was genuinely impressed. The prevailing saying these days was, ‘Soon, I’ll get a promotion and a raise, become the CEO, marry a rich and beautiful woman, and reach the pinnacle of life!’ And here was Emmanuel, who had perfectly achieved this. Compared to that, his recent stroke of luck paled in comparison.

role model for relying on his wife? “Shane, as familiar as we are with each other, there are a few things I

Shane also adopted a serious

mine!” Emmanuel stated. “Secondly, I

word Emmanuel said. He knew that men who relied on women would

he only answered Emmanuel’s question. “Yeah, Manny, it’s me. I was recommended by Mr. Houghton and the marketing manager, who recognized my abilities. I’m the best

you think I don’t know how capable you are?” you started with her money!” He continued, “Manny, you’re truly an inspiration for us men, achieving such succe by relying on a

a promotion and a raise, beco the CEO, marry a rich and beautiful woman,

When did he become a role model for relying on his wife? “Shane, as familiar as we are with

his serious expression, Shane also adopted

even know that this company is mine!” Emmanuel stated.

two statements. He didn’t believe every word Emmanuel said. He knew that men who relied on women would never admit it. If he ever