Chapter 6: Startup Sparks and Secret Desires

It seems my careful guidance these days wasn’t wasted—I breathed a sigh of relief.

Almost shed tears of excitement.

"If I had to mention a flaw, it’s that due to some accident, my body is somewhat lacking." I flagged this for a more natural phrasing.

Bro, it’s just an appendix removal—do you have to make it sound so scary?

And "lacking"—more like lacking brains, right?

"Miss, don’t misunderstand, Mr. Maddox just had his appendix removed."

Can’t carry him, really can’t. This blind date would be a disaster without me.

Not long after, the beauty got a phone call and left. I smacked Grant on the head.

"Did you have your peanut-sized brain removed along with your appendix?"

Gorgeous Savannah Carter (dark mode): Don’t mind me, I’ve gone berserk.

"I was just telling the truth."

For once, this eloquent little genius was at a loss for words.

Luckily, after the beauty came back, she and Grant exchanged numbers.

In the following days, workaholic Grant didn’t even come to the office.

He had me tell everyone he was out on business—I don’t buy it.

He used to take me, his assistant, on business trips.

I sighed secretly: This love-struck brain, he’s crazy when in love.

When I saw Grant again, he was radiant.

"Mr. Maddox, you look absolutely nourished by love."

I’m not jealous, just can’t help but be snarky.

Grant, for once, didn’t retort.

"My happiness is beyond your imagination."

I sighed sadly.

I don’t envy couples or movie stars, I envy every day of Mr. Maddox.

He has money, looks, and a beauty by his side.

"Ms. Carter, but why do you look unhappy?"

"Mr. Maddox’s happiness comes from Miss Foster; my happiness comes from promotion, raise, and vacation."

I’m just an ordinary worker.

"Too basic, you should have dreams, you know?"

Workplace version of "let them eat cake."

With such a love-brained, out-of-touch boss, I really can’t.

The next day, as soon as I entered the office, everyone looked at me weirdly.

"What are you looking at?"

The receptionist said, the future Mrs. Maddox is here.

So, everyone’s waiting to see how humble I’ll be in front of the new boss’s wife.

Then, I saw Hannah coming out of the elevator.

Under everyone’s gaze, I took the initiative to walk over and greeted her with a sweet smile.

"Hello, Mrs. Maddox."

Being sweet is one of my few strengths—watch me handle the future Maddox & Co. boss lady.

"I just heard from Grant that you two are childhood friends."

My sixth sense told me, danger was approaching.

"But I think at your age, it’s time to keep some distance, don’t you, Savannah?"

She’s so gentle, I actually felt sorry for her.

Even though there’s nothing between me and Grant.

Um... I’m going on a business trip today, giving you two plenty of couple time.

Once I leave, I won’t be back for at least ten days or half a month.

If not, you can just kill me to spice up your marriage.

Of course, if you want to settle down elsewhere, that’s also a good choice.

It’s over, the future boss lady is kicking me out of this city.

The last trace of my smile faded.

"Don’t you think you’re going a bit too far?"

Hannah handed me a card. "There’s five hundred thousand on the card. Take care of yourself when away from home."