Chapter 50. Family

MICHELLE

“Mom, are you familiar with Mr. Bernard Ellison?” I inquired while furrowing my brow as I saw her face brighten when the name of my future boss was mentioned.

“Of course!” she beamed. “Who wouldn’t know them? Mr. Ellison’s family is one of the wealthiest in the world, and I know that this man possesses a high level of aristocratic bearing. Forbes magazine frequently features him in their articles. I’ve also heard some reports that his son is difficult to deal with. Apparently, he’s a perfectionist, a beast in the job, and is known for being very severe. In addition to that, he is a workaholic exactly like his father…”

That could be right, though. Devon had changed a lot. Now, he appeared to be extremely reticent, quite formal, and completely inaccessible. During the entire time that I spent in his office, I never once saw him crack a smile. Oh, I remember he smiled once, when his girlfriend walked in the door, but in the blink of an eye, his expression tur