Chapter 272 - she's really the chairwoman?

"Who is that?"

"She says she's the chairwoman, can you believe her?"

"She looks great though"

"What if she is? No one really saw the chairwoman up close duh?"

Speculations from each employee that was witnessing and hearing Seraphina's assertion resonated around the building's lobby. Some who just came in also chimed in and inquired the whole summary of the commotion.

"Miss, please leave while I'm still asking nicely. This is the company ground -- if you are indeed an employee here, please come back when you're wearing proper dress code." Though the guard was displeased about Seraphina's audacious claims -- it's in their manual to act as politely as possible; company rules.

"Ohh," Seraphina awkwardly scratched her temples as the audienced were growing faster than she expects it to be. Regardless, she doesn't care about that now as she only wanted to say 'hi' to George Yue. Thinking of other ways to prove herself, an idea pop on her head.

"Eh, can you give me a moment? I'll just call someone." Seraphina had a sudden thought to give Henry Man a call to fetch her in the lobby. However, that very instant, she froze groping on her pockets and finding the very thing she needed. Realizing she left her phone in Wren's car -- Seraphina's smile gradually dissipated.

The guard who had a blank face while patiently waiting for her 'call' creased his brows together when Seraphina raised her head with an awkward expression. She was blinking as if she was rendered speechless by something.

"Hehe, it seems I left my phone. Can I borrow yours?"

The guard frowned as he sensed that she was playing with him and was just buying time. While the audience, on the other hand, were gossiping about Seraphina's intention and they came to the conclusion that she was up to no good. After all, the incident on the Yue family event a few days ago was too big to not notice. Fortunately, the vigilantes who caused a ruckus in the city didn't touch the venue or so what they believe.

"Miss, please leave the premises this instant or else, I have to force your way out." The guard who was on the last straw of his patience gestured Seraphina the exit of the establishment. It was evident that he was on his limits and nodded at the other guards on the side to help him assist Seraphina out.

"What's this commotion?" Suddenly, a stern male voice rang behind the audience which made everyone unconsciously turns their head to that certain direction. There, they saw the newly appointed president Henry Man.

Employees immediately bowed their heads in respect as they automatically zipped their mouths. Henry Man, on the other hand, raised his gaze towards Seraphina who was breaking the rules of their dress code. Regardless, since Seraphina had been missing in action for days now, he instantly rushed his way towards her direction.

"Presi --" The guard who saw the president walking towards them panicked as he thought he might leave a bad impression about his job. After all, he should resolve the matter without causing too much scene but the audacious woman was too persistent. Alas, just as the guard could finish his greetings while bowing, Henry Man bowed towards Seraphina's direction.

"Chairwoman."

That one title alone, just one address from Henry Man made the guard and the rest of the bystander dumbfounded. It was as if someone splashed them a bucket of cold water. For some reason, they had similar thoughts inside their minds.

'Chairwoman? She's really the chairwoman?'

'What did I just said earlier? Did she heard me?'

"Great! Right on time Mr. President." Seraphina's eyes lit up seeing Henry Man coming to her rescue. She was considering going home and change her attire to follow the guidelines the guard spoke off. However, now that Henry Man came to the scene, she didn't have to do that anymore.

"Chairwoman, why are you…" Raising his head, Henry Man's eyes can't help but twitch seeing Seraphina up close. Indeed, it's understandable that she was being halted by her own employees because she came with a completely different persona.

"Eh? Long story. Where are you off to?" Seraphina inquired shrugging the obvious question Henry Man was about to speak. Clearing his throat, Henry Man composed himself then answered,

"I am going to a business meeting."

"Ohh, cancel that. Follow me." Seraphina nodded in understanding, yet, she still ceased him with his appointment as she needed to discuss something with him. Glancing at the guard who was shocked silly while producing a bucket of sweats, she smiled.

"No worries. You did a great job." she reassured knowing what the guard was thinking. After all, from a different perspective, he offended his employer for his ignorance. How can he claim that he sees the chairwoman every day if he can't even recognize her if she wears a too casual clothes and without her myopia glasses?

Clearing his throat, the guard apologize in a loud manner, almost shouting by his grave mistake despite Seraphina's reassurance. "Chairwoman, my apologies! It will never happen again!"

"Oh, please. It's fine -- it's me to blame in the first place." Seraphina lightly waves her hand gesturing him that it was no big deal while sounding magnanimous at the same time.

The bystanders who were too dumbfounded and criticized her earlier felt a cold chill run down their spine. Did they just eyed the chairwoman and spoke ill of her? Did she hear their whispers? But even if she didn't grasp their harsh comments, being there watching her might cost them to lose their jobs.

Since the Yue International Enterprise is climbing the ladder of the business industry, their pay also gradually increased as their workloads became hectic. It's clear as the day that soon, the Yue International Enterprise will be regarded as a big company because the expansion is now on-going. Also, the business tycoon's who attended her event is enough to prove the company's potential.

Hence, everyone was working hard to be a senior employee and vying for a decent position if that happens. Alas, this incident and their heedless words and their busy mouths that don't stop from gossiping might cost their hard work to go down the drain.

"Hehe, pretend that this never happens, alright?" Seraphina smiled as her eyes travel to her audience' faces. Though she was displeased about their lack of discipline, Seraphina looked at the bigger picture and understood that they are probably relieving their stress to an unforeseen incident about her coming to the company wearing an orphan attire. Even so, she still needed to discipline them by tomorrow.

"Go." She gestured which cause the people flocking around her disperse without a word. Some were relieved while others were still anxious about their future. After all, they don't know how the chairwoman mind works. They are afraid that they will receive a memo the next day which will soon come to life.