Chapter 142. Bothered

Reese

“Oh, the woman outside is the temporary replacement for Owen…” he said, studying me with amusement and excitement in his eyes. He seemed to be enjoying my interrogation. “He took a leave a week ago because his daughter is sick. He’s in the hospital right now taking care of her…”

“And the other woman?” I asked, raising a brow.

“Oh, Mrs. Brown? Her husband is one of the shareholders of the company. He’s in Russia right now, so she was the one who scheduled a meeting with me…” he explained, before kissing my forehead.

“Wait, what made you hire Missy?” I asked, feeling a pang of jealousy at the thought he might have hired her because she was pretty. “I mean, she doesn’t look professional enough to me. She doesn’t seem to fit working as your secretary…” I said, voicing my thoughts openly.

Enzo chuckled. “Oh, I apologize. I didn’t give it much thought. She’s only temporary—a week or two. The HR manager recommended her to me, telling me that she h