Byran, looking a tad uneasy, said, âI was really tired from doing my homework this morning so I went out for a walk to give my brain a bit of rest âTired from doing homework?
Balfour, as if he heard a joke that wasnât funny, smirked and looked at him sternly, âYou didnât even get one question right and you have the audacity to let your brain rest? If your brain rests anymore, it might just stop working altogether. Whatâs the difference between that and not having a brain at all?â
With his head hanging low in embarrassment, Byran stuttered Balfour, with a look of disappointment, stared at Byran, âGo back and do your homework right now By the time I get back, you should at least get two questions right. Or else, your bank card being suspended will become the least of your worries!â
âOh, got it Byran turned around, looking pretty mortified He didnât even dare sneak a glance at Ellinor and quickly took off.
After Byran left, Ellinor saw that Balfour was still sitting at her desk, showing no signs of leaving âMr. Howard, would you like some coffee? She said as she walked in, smiling.
Balfour looked at her with a serious and detached expression, âEllinor, what exactly are you trying to do?â
Ellinor raised an eyebrow. âMr. Howard, all I did was ask if you wanted some coffee What else could I possibly da?â
Balfour gave her a contemptuous look, âMs Mendoza, youâre clearly just looking for opportunities right now. Your main goal must be to target someone of value. Even Byran, whoâs still in high school, isnât spared. Youâre crossing a line. Let me remind you, donât waste your energy on that boy. Even if you manage to make that dumb kid fall for you without my consent, youâre not getting into the Howard familyâ
Ellinor laughed. âMr. Howard, you and Patricia truly are two peas in a pod. You both view me as someone desperate to find a man to elevate my status. Let me just clarify, I came to the Howard Group to work. Even if I had other thoughts, it wouldnât be about marrying into the Howard family So, Mr.
Howard, you can rest easy. Iâm not interested in you, and even less so in your brother! Even if one day you begged me to become part of the Howard family, I wouldnât agree!â
Beg her to join the Howard family?
Balfour thought her delusions of grandeur were not only arrogant but also laughable. Beg her? That would never happen!
Without a word, he stared at Ellinorâs face for a moment, his gaze slowly drifting down to her belly, his eyes cold and unflinching.
âEllinor, there are things I havenât explicitly said, but that doesnât mean Iâm not aware. Things will eventually come to light. I hope you know your capabilities and do what youâre supposed to Donât make me step in and help youâ
Ellinor was taken aback, not fully understanding Balfourâs words, but she could clearly feel his murderous gaze coldly fixed on her stomach, which made her extremely uncomfortable âMr. Howard, your words are too profound. I need to ponder over it.â
âMs. Mendoza, youâre smart. I believe youâll find the right answer soon. It would be best not to disappoint meâ
With that, Balfour gracefully stood up, not intending to stay in her office any longer.
As he walked past Ellinor, Balfour added. âYou were absent without leave today, so you wonât be receiving todayâs wages.â
Ellinor fell silent First, she was dragged out by Byran to help him buy a gift, and now her wages were docked by Balfour.
She was at a loss for words It was clear that she couldnât peacefully coexist with the Howard family and its members.