Liesel had taken a week of sick leave. She’d only learned about the transfer when returning to work.
A colleague gossiped with her, sounding pointed as they said, “I bet you still don’t know this, Ms. Sharp. We have a new secretary whose last name is also Sharp. It looks like there’s something special about her.”
Liesel didn’t expect to hear that. Had Jacob actually given Natalie a job by his side?
Soon, Jacob summoned Liesel to the CEO’s office. When she entered and stood before him, he looked at her indifferently. “Since you want to stay at the company, continuing to hold the position of my personal secretary isn’t appropriate.
“The project department manager was transferred to a branch company, leaving a vacancy there. The timing is just right.”
Liesel knew very well that Jacob had always been clear-headed. He would never allow her to cause Natalie any discomfort or disappointment. Rather than saying the transfer was his recognition of Liesel’s abilities, it would be more accurate to say he merely didn’t want Natalie to misunderstand.
“Okay,” Liesel said.
He frowned slightly and said, “Natalie hasn’t seen much of the world since she’s just graduated. You should give her more guidance.”
Liesel didn’t say no. Setting everything else aside, she did need to hand over the work she had in hand—it was her responsibility as an employee.
She headed downstairs, running into Natalie on her way. The latter was a rookie and a greenhorn, so some of the veterans had tricked her into buying them over a dozen cups of coffee.
She hurried around with a light sheen of sweat on her forehead, looking obedient yet foolish. She faltered when she saw Liesel.
“Lie—” She seemed to think of something and stuck out her tongue. “Ms. Liesel.”
Liesel frowned at her and said, “You’re here as Mr. Ford’s secretary, not to run errands. Set the coffee aside and come with me.”
Natalie paled. Still, she did as told and followed Liesel. Everyone else in the department settled down.
Liesel had no intention of picking on Natalie. After all, banishing the latter to the countryside again wouldn’t bring Heather back to life. Besides, before her death, Heather had already lost interest in being mad at the Sharp family.
“These are the most recently saved files. This is a list of things to pay attention to when working with Mr. Ford, and this is his latest schedule,” Liesel said. “Avoid wearing too many accessories during work unless necessary for a gathering or business meeting.
“As a secretary, what’s more important is your ability to think on your feet and react to whatever that’s happened.”
Natalie blinked as a light blush spread across her cheeks. “Is this one not allowed, too? Mr. Ford gave this to me, and I quite like it. Can’t I wear it?”
Liesel’s gaze flitted past the necklace she wore. It took her aback for a split second. She’d like that particular necklace for some time.
Once, Jacob had nonchalantly asked her, “Do all little ladies like accessories like that?”
It turned out he was getting it for Natalie.
“That’s up to you.” Liesel lowered her gaze to conceal the emotions in her eyes. Her tone remained calm as she continued, “It’s fine as long as it doesn’t affect your work.”
