Chapter 4 0825

• Amelia was surprised that Asher had immediately dismissed her as a escort girl. What if he thinks last night was also arranged by Benjamin?
• Asher's words caused a burning flush to rise in Amelia's cheeks. However, in public, she had to force herself to temporarily set aside her pride, which was the only reason she didn't leave.
• She desperately needed this job, as she needed the money to pay for her mother's medical bills.
• Seeing that the atmosphere had turned cold, Benjamin quickly put on a smile and said, "She has always been an assistant. Mr. Fullerton, you're overthinking things. I just thought that since you and Amy are both from Jacaster, you might have some common things to talk about, so I invited her along! If you're not happy about it, I can ask her to leave right now!"
• Having said that, he glanced at Amelia meaningfully. The latter turned around, and she was just about to leave when Asher finally announced, "Have a seat."
• "Amy, didn't you hear? Mr. Fullerton asked you to sit down," Benjamin declared.
• No sooner had Amelia straightened her back and sat down than she was met with a stern glare from Benjamin, urging her to pour wine for Asher.
• She lowered her gaze and picked up the bottle of red wine, only to find the wine glass in front of Asher blocked by his large hand.
• Asher said, "Mr. Coleman, if you want to succeed in Prime Financial Group, underhanded tactics won't help. I've been keeping an eye on Ascenda Corporation's project. Prime Financial Group is the passive party, and we just need to submit a margin application quickly to minimize our losses."
• He was undoubtedly issuing an ultimatum to Benjamin. His tightly furrowed brows were a clear indication of his displeasure.
• "Indeed, Mr. Fullerton, this was certainly my mistake. I assure you, next time I will—"
• "There won't be a next time."
• He withdrew his hand that had been blocking the wine glass, picked up his coat, and stood up to leave the private room with his secretary. He had no qualms about humiliating anyone, and throughout the entire process, he didn't spare Amelia a single glance.
• Once everyone had left, Benjamin's anger finally exploded, and it was directed straight at Amelia.
• "What did I bring you here for? Can't you even muster a smile? Did Mr. Fullerton come over just to see your gloomy face?"
• Amelia argued, "Mr. Coleman, my job as an assistant does not include accompanying you for drinks, nor have I been trained for that."
• "Daring to talk back now, are you? Do you have any idea how much effort I put into arranging this dinner? Normally, I find you quite attractive and rather clever in your work, but it turns out you're utterly useless! I really should fire you!" threatened Benjamin.
• After venting his frustrations, Benjamin gave her a fierce glare and stormed out of the private room, kicking the door on his way out.
• That was the most embarrassing situation Amelia had ever encountered in her career.
• She thought she would cry, but aside from a slight sting in her eyes, there were surprisingly no tears to shed. From the moment she entered this profession, she had understood the principle that the lower one's rank, the more one had to keep their head bowed.
• However, what she hadn't anticipated was Asher's aloofness. She thought he would be more considerate after what happened between them the night before.
• Indeed, the rumors about him being extremely difficult to get along with were true.
• As Amelia strode toward her hotel room in her high heels, her phone rang inside her bag. It was Ashlynn.
• "Why did Ben remove you from the work group chat of Team Three? What happened between you two?"
• "It was nothing," mumbled Amelia.
• "Did the honey trap fail?" Ashlynn, who occasionally displayed shrewdness, remarked, "I have always believed that this strategy would be ineffective against someone like Mr. Fullerton, who possesses few desires and wants!"
• Amelia couldn't help but curl her lips, almost succumbing to an overwhelming urge to laugh. "Him? A man with few desires and wants?"
• Then who was the person that had tormented her to the point of collapse last night?
• "I was simply commenting on the impression he gives! Our esteemed Mr. Fullerton does have someone he deeply cares for, and there are rumors that he has loved her for many years."
• Ashlynn's casual remark triggered Amelia's memory of the sequence of numbers tattooed on Asher's collarbone.
• 0825.
• At first glance, it was undoubtedly a date.