My Mute Bride

“No one would think you’re mute if you just kept your mouth shut for once, you know.” Justin glared at Tina from the corner of his eye.

“I’m not mute,” Tina said with a smirk. She rolled her eyes at Rachel before she lifted her scissors and cut the red silk ribbon into two. Snip! After the ribbon-cutting ceremony was over, Rachel brought the ribbons off the stage. She felt a sour feeling in her chest while she watched Justin and the other girl standing close to each other. She had never seen Justin being protective of anyone else in such a bold and open manner. Even if he did that to Amber, Rachel knew that he only played along for the sake of the Hudson Pharmaceuticals.

The rest of the celebration was hosted in a hotel. Rachel felt bored out of her mind as she watched all the guests clinking glasses and socializing with one another, so she decided to head out for a walk.

“What are you doing here on your own?” A man’s voice sounded from behind. Rachel jumped a little before she turned to see Justin dressed in a full black suit. He looked especially handsome under the dimly-lit night sky. It was a little hot in there, so I came out for a stroll, she replied.

Ever since they established the deal between them three days ago, Justin had been treating her in a cold and distant manner. He no longer asked about her schedule or whoever she met up with. Why are you out here? Rachel stole a glance behind him before she continued with the rest of her sentence. Your new secretary looks really young.

“If you have the free time to check out my new secretary, why don’t you use some of it to think about the partnership between us?” Justin held a document out to her.

Rachel froze for a second. Is this a letter of appointment?

It was a contract for the role as the deputy director of the finance department in Burton Group. Justin had already signed his name and stamped the company’s stamp on the document. “You’re an illegitimate daughter-it would be hard to get Jefferey to allow you to be a part of Hudson Pharmaceuticals as he wouldn’t want you to be involved in their internal affairs. It’d probably take you years to come up with a plan that could work,” Justin commented.

How does hiring me as a staff in the Burton Group help with anything?

“I’m an efficient and effective person. Doesn’t Jefferey wish to learn some details about the Burton Group’s partners? He’ll certainly get closer to you once he learns that you’re a part of the company.”

Justin explained.

She immediately understood the situation. I’ll draft my letter of resignation tomorrow.

Justin gave her a faint nod.

head out the balcony. Her hair was tied up in

as he turned to look at the young

escape them.” The girl’s eyes lit up when she saw Rachel. “I’ve seen

mean, I’m President Burton’s secretary. I’m

silence, Gloria continued talking. “You… can’t talk?”

but Justin didn’t seem interested in introducing the two women to each other at all. Instead, he glanced at his watch.

Where are we

say that this place was boring? I’ll bring you somewhere else for food,” Justin offered. “Right now? But there are a lot of people waiting

she wanted to talk to Rachel for a while more, but the younger girl had no choice but to keep up behind Justin as he began to

a new love interest, and

he was on the way home, Frankie glanced at the rearview mirror for a while before he hesitatingly parted

are they talking about?” Justin

to be your secretary

need to tell me this? Do you need

to protect Miss Hochmann, but these rumors can be hurtful, and she’s still a young girl. If someone tries to use this against you guys… The board of directors-Jason and the rest of them-have been waiting

no big deal. Gloria’s starting school next month, so she won’t be at the company a lot,” Justin replied with a calm look on his face. Frankle looked as if he was about

was quick to learn about the news of Rachel quitting her job and Jolning the Burton Group. Things went just as Justin had expected it to-Rachel received a call from Jefferey right after

got out of the car, and she soon saw a figure waving at her from a distance away. “You’ve been here when

the factory’s workshop, and Rachel tagged along

further locations to save costs on the workforce salary and rental. “In the past, our ancestors had insisted that everyone who inherited Hudson Pharmaceuticals had to get a degree

Yeah.

important for the person who takes over to have some management skills. In other words, I have the power to decide who I wish to hand the company