Perfect CEO

For the following days, Gwendolyn went to work as usual. She went to the branch offices for a site visit with Patrick.

That day, they were going to Goodridge Mall in Avenport. It was under Lowen Group, and there were branches all over the world.

It was New Year. Hence, every shop in that district had its promotional activities going on. The mall in Avenport invited its CEO to attend an event where he was asked to give a speech.

Gwendolyn looked at the handsome man on the stage. He had to face the crowd with countless cameras pointing at him.

Yet, he looked calm when he gave his speech with a sense of humor. The girls in the audience seat were screaming excitedly. Standing backstage, Gwendolyn felt as though she was looking at a celebrity.

Suddenly, a woman came closer to her and sized her up.

“Gwendolyn, is it you?”

Gwendolyn looked at the woman in a professional black suit. The latter, who had nicely trimmed short hair, looked capable.

“Who are you?”

Lillian Simpson smiled as she replied, “Gwendolyn, it's me, Lillian Simpson! Your high school friend! We haven't met each other for six years, and you never changed a bit! You're still as gorgeous as before!”

Upon hearing her, Gwendolyn recollected her memory at once. “It's you, Lillian, our class monitor!”

She didn't recognize her because the latter used to have long hair and black-framed glasses back then. Lillian was also an academic overachiever.

Lillian nodded in response. “So, you are Mr. Lowen's secretary now?”

A tinge of envy flashed across her eyes as she spoke. She remembered that Gwendolyn's grade in school was not outstanding. It had to be her family background that secured her a good job today.

“Yeah. Lillian, are you working in Goodridge Mall? What a coincidence! We're colleagues now!”

Though Gwendolyn worked in the headquarters while Lillian worked in a branch office, they worked for the same company regardless.

Lillian nodded. “Gwendolyn, let's exchange the contact numbers. We have a class reunion this Saturday. You have to join us. We used to have it every year without your presence. This year, we finally have everyone together!”

Gwendolyn added Lillian's WhatsApp and phone number. Nonetheless, she felt uneasy at the mention of a class reunion somehow.

After all, many people had been criticizing her past. She didn't want her classmates to gossip about it, too.

Lillian took a look at her watch and said, “Gwendolyn, promise me you'll come!”

Gwendolyn replied, “Sure.”

Meanwhile, Patrick had done his speech and cut the ribbon. When he came down from the stage, Gwendolyn quickly poured a cup of ginger tea from the thermos and handed it to him.

“It's too cold here, Mr. Lowen. Warm yourself up with some tea.”

The location of the event was outdoor. The weather was gloomy. It was as though it would snow anytime soon, and the temperature was low.

Gwendolyn was so cold that her face and nose had turned red. Her hands were frigid when she passed him the cup.