Chapter 39

Noah left the meeting hall and stumbled on Rose on his way out. This was his first official appearance in the company since he became the owner. He had assigned a manager to handle the affairs of the company. He decided to show up that day to see how things were going. 

"Good morning President Noah," she greeted, smiling broadly. 

"This silly girl. Why is she here?" he thought.

"How are you doing?" she pressed further. 

"Why aren't you working? Get back to work, now!"

She was surprised at his tone. She had thought her smile was going to have its usual effect. Her smile always had the power to melt hearts. It had worked on virtually everyone but Noah. She raised her eyes and met his eagle eyes fixed on her. They seemed to bore into her soul and could see through her. She realized she hadn't obeyed his last order. She turned and walked back to her office. 

"It's just because I haven't sent her and her entire family out of the com