Chapter 17

“Sure, let’s meet and not return home until we see each other!”

After hanging up the phone, Edgar smirked viciously, muttering: "Jonathan, this newly-fledged kid, on what grounds does he think he can compete with me for the position of General Manager? Just wait to be thrown out!"

At 3 PM, Jonathan left the company with Adela, sparking a flurry of whispers within the M&N Fashion Company. The gossip was primarily about Adela getting her position through the new General Manager’s influence. Their departure together further fueled the rumors, suggesting there was something more between them.

Despite the jealousy and envy from many due to Jonathan's handsome appearance, the fact that he drove a Mercedes Benz S class, which was worth over two million USD, didn't go unnoticed by Adela.

"Is this your car?" she asked, looking at the black Mercedes parked in the company’s parking garage.

"I don’t like to show off, so I'