Chapter 48 - Second Attempt

Diane nodded and went to retrieve the guest. A few minutes later, Secretary Collin entered the office holding a box. It was a glittery box that quickly caught the eyes of Lena.

"I did not expect to see you so soon, Secretary Collin." Lena greeted the man.

"Hello, Miss. Shen."

Lena gestured the man to sit in which he did. He held out his arm to hand Lena the box.

"I made sure my boss picked the gift personally this time. He hopes that it is to your liking."

Lena took the box like it was any other item. She made sure to hide her emotions well. She carefully opened it to be faced with a pearl necklace.

It was not just any ordinary pearl necklace, it was a limited edition necklace from the latest Princess Elisa collection. This was the most known western high-end jewelry brand. Even as one of the top jewelry brands in China, Lena would never be able to attend such an event to see their items.

Of course, Lena would not show how excited and appreciative she was. Never show your true feelings to those whom you do not trust. Lena quickly shut the box with a loud slam.

"Huh… when have I upgraded from a poor cheap lady to a mistress?"

Collin, who was so proud of his work this morning, almost died from her tone. Even though Collin selected two final gifts, and Kris needed only to select one, it took a lot of effort for that stubborn man to just point.

Lena put slapped her hands on her forehead. "Ugh… I feel like this is a breakup gift that someone would give to their mistress just so she would stop pestering the man. Am I like that?"

Lena stared at Collin with puppy eyes.

"No! Absolutely not, Miss. Shen. I assure you that Kris Li specifically picked this and thought it would best suit you as an apology."

Lena slouched her shoulders. "Then why is it so hard for the man to just call me and say: I am sorry."

"Ah.. I.. ummm."

"It's fine." Lena rubbed her head like she was getting a headache. "I did not know that asking for a simple apology was so hard for him. You can leave."

Lena waved her hands at him, signaling him that he could leave.

"Miss. Shen.. I."

"You have done great. If there is ever a time you get bored of working for him, my doors are open."

Lena finally looked up and smiled slightly at the man.

"Ah.. then, I'll take my leave."

Collin left as swiftly as he can. His job was basically done right? He should not try to cause more trouble. She accepted the gift so technically that means she accepted the apology, right?

He called his boss when he got out to tell him that the job was done. Collin had bothered Kris so much about this in the last 24 hours that the nagging worked. Kris said he can have the rest of the day off if the job was completed.

Collin was quick to leave, he can finally have some quality time with his girlfriend!

When Collin left, Lena opened the box again to admire the shiny thing. She knew that even though Kris may have indeed picked the item, he probably didn't even flinch to choose and move on to the next thing he needed to do in his life.

No effort at all. She did really just want to hear the simple words of "I am sorry".

Diane knocked on the door again. "Sorry, Miss. Shen. But you have another guest."

"Hmm? Another one?"

"He said that he is your friend, Gary?"

"Next time you can let him in even if I am busy. He is an important friend."