"Doesn't Calla have a boyfriend she has been dating for a few years? Maybe they're getting married soon," Jeanne said.Peggy shook her head immediately. "That guy broke up with her and went overseas a few months ago.""Then whose baby is she carrying?" Jeanne asked surprisedly.Peggy thought for a while. Then, an idea formed in her head."I dare say that the origin of her baby is probably quite suspicious. Getting pregnant out of wedlock is a serious issue for our company. "Besides, the company is being restructured. There's no way the company would keep a pregnant woman who might take maternity leave at any time and won't be able to focus on work." "You mean…" Jeanne frowned as she looked at Peggy.Peggy whispered in Jeanne's ear, "Aren't you in the finance department too? Find proof of her pregnancy as soon as possible. Then, report her to the HR department. I'll be able to get a reward for you with my connection with the HR manager.""I do not have a grudge against Calla.

As expected, Mercer heard all about Calla's dinner date with Harlan.Mercer's grip tightened around his pen, and he wrote with heavy strokes on a document. His expression darkened immediately when he heard about it. Simon noticed Mercer's expression. So, he quickly said, "Mr. Garland, it's just a blind date. It's probably nothing…"Simon got tongue-tied halfway through his sentence because he knew Mercer was about to lose his temper. Mercer frowned and pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "Send the word. The company restructuring has to be completed by the end of this month, and the Riverford branch is to be dissolved at the same time!""Yes, sir." Simon went to work right away.After Simon left, Mercer pulled open his drawer and looked at the picture on the résumé. He grunted. "Woman, how dare you go on a blind date while carrying my child?"The blind date gave Mercer the urge to meet Calla again. It was time for him to show up. Initially, he was afraid that his true ident

Calla went to work at the headquarters of Atlas Enterprises for the first time on Monday. It was a new place, so she decided to have a makeover. She wore very formal attire that day—a black office dress with a red low-cut blouse underneath. Her shoes had a slight heel, and her hair cascaded neatly down her back.She looked very sharp and energetic. She really hoped to make a good impression on her new superior.But she'd had a stroke of bad luck. There was an accident that caused her to be stuck in traffic for 20 minutes.She got up early but ended up getting to the office late. She rushed into the office building urgently but saw a huge group of people waiting for the elevator. She looked at her watch and frowned. It was three minutes before 9:00 am. She was definitely going to be late. Being late on the first day of work would leave a bad impression. Her superior would definitely not take kindly to that.That wouldn't do. She couldn't be late. So, she turned around and head

Atlas Enterprises held its first employees' meeting for the first time since moving to Riverford at 9:30 am the following day.Only the retained employees from the branch office and the staff of the headquarters' functional departments attended the meeting, but all the seats in the large conference room were still taken.There were at least a couple hundred people there. There were flowers arranged alongside the nameplates of the executives on the platform. It was clear that the company cared about the meeting.Calla and Alicia sat further in the back while Peggy sat in the first row. She loved attention, so she would probably make the most of this chance to find a target with whom to establish a connection."Let us welcome the CEO of Atlas Enterprises, Mr. Mercer Garland, and the other executives!" Thunderous applause erupted in the room after the emcee finished talking. "Is that Mr. Garland? He looks so young and handsome!" The two female employees talking behind Calla were

Mercer continued to walk toward Calla, and she continued to move back.Then, she felt the couch behind her with her heel, and she dropped down and sat on a single-seat couch.Mercer quickly put his hands on the couch's armrests and leaned in toward her. Calla looked at him with a terrified expression and stammered, "What… What do you want?"Mercer looked at Calla, who was like a frightened bunny at the moment. Then, he said in a suggestive tone, "I remember you said that my skills were lacking. I have been practicing very hard for the past month. "I've finally reached a whole new level. So, I've called you over to ask you to experience it again. I'd like to see if my skills have grown to an acceptable level for you—since you paid me so little last time."His warm breath brushed against her skin and caused her to panic."Mr. Garland, we're at the office right now," Calla reminded him loudly. "Are you saying that we should go back to the Grand Hill Hotel again?" Mercer said in