Chapter 845 The Boss Is Being Weird Today
Wooing My Ex-Wife
The luxury car drove out of the Newton Group, Whitney, in a good mood, couldnât help but hum a song.
However, she dared not sing too loudly for fear of Charlesâ ridicule.
Every now and then, she would steal a glance at Charles, taking in his stern, cold features.
Noticing the gaze of the lady next to him, Charles deliberately met her eyes and teased, âWhatâs the matter? Has your husbandâs handsomeness left you dazed?â
Upon hearing his joke, Whitneyâs cheeks instantly turned red. She huffed lightly and muttered under her breath. âW-who goes around saying theyâre handsome?)
Charles disagreed and said, âItâs called confidence.â
Whitney turned her head away, no longer speaking.
At night, after taking a bath, Whitney sat by the window, enjoying the breeze.
She closed her eyes in enjoyment, relishing the comforting feeling of the gentle breeze caressing her face.
When Charles came out of the bathroom, he saw her leisurely swinging her legs by the window, looking quite content.
However, the evening breeze was still quite chilly. She might catch a cold if she didnât put on more layers.
Charles brought over a small blanket and threw it over her. His words, however, were far from caring.
âIf you catch a cold, Iâm docking your pay.â
âAchoo!â
Whitney sneezed before turning around to glare at him. She raised her little fists and protested, âEven if youâre the boss, you shouldnât bully your employees like this, should you?â
The two of them bickered a while longer before heading to bed.
Bright and early the next morning, Charles was already working in the CEOâs office.
Today, he was once again dressed in a black suit, but what was different was the new color of the tie around his neck.
His thoughts wandered even as his gaze roamed over the documents before him.
He casually picked up the aromatherapy diffuser on his table. It was something Whitney had brought over one day, claiming his office looked too simple.
Suddenly, someone knocked on his door.
In an instant, Charles reined in his thoughts and quickly set down the incense. He reverted back to his usual stern demeanor and announced, âCome in.â
A man dressed in a deep blue suit walked in. It was Isaac, who handed over some documents to Charles.
In the past, Isaac always wore a black suit, but surprisingly, he changed his outfit today Charles looked at him suspiciously and asked coldly, âWhatâs up? Got plans?â
Isaac scratched his head a bit sheepishly and said, âWell, I have to go out for dinner after work today.â
As soon as he finished speaking. Isaac quickly changed the topic. âMr. Newton, do you remember the company you wanted to acquire last time? I have secured the best proposal for the company. Please review it, and if there are no issues, I will proceed with the arrangements.â
Charles had faith in Isaacâs abilities. After a quick skim through the document, he found no major issues. He then picked up his special metal pen and signed his name on it.
âAll right, if you need anything, feel free to reach out to me.â
As usual, Isaac got ready to leave.
âHold on, I have something to ask you.â
Hearing Charles call out to him, Isaac paused in his steps, turning around with surprise. Numerous company-related matters flashed through his mind.
He offered, âMr. Newton, I donât seem to have noticed any unexpected incidents at the company these past few days.â
Charles cleared his throat and said, âI wanted to ask⦠how do I look today?â
Isaac was slightly taken aback. What does Mr. Newton mean by this? Could it be a test?
âMr. Newton, you are undoubtedly a paragon of virtue, handsome and wealthy, a top-tier authority in the elite class, and one of the most outstanding men in the country!â
Charles nodded thoughtfully then looked down at his outfit for the day. He asked, âSo, how do I look today?â
What question is this?
Isaac was quite puzzled. A dozen questions flashed through his mind, but he still responded dutifully, âMr Newton, youâve changed your tie today, and you look even more handsome than usual!â
Thank goodness I noticed, or Mr. Newton would definitely dock my pay.
âDoes my scent seem strange to you?â
Isaac was stunned. He hadnât expected that his CEO, who used to pay no attention to his appearance, had suddenly started caring about how he looked.
He unleashed another wave of flattery. âMr. Newton, your outfit is absolutely irresistible. If Mrs. Newton sees you, she will definitely fall head over heels in love with you!â
Upon hearing this, a smirk tugged at the corner of Charlesâ mouth.
Isaac was astounded once again. He never expected that the stoic Charles would actually smile.
Under normal circumstances, he would have been bruised by the things Mr. Newton threw at him. Even if things did not progress to that extent, he would still face some form of punishment.
Yet surprisingly, after Isaacâs lengthy praises for Charles, there was no further reaction from his boss.
Something is off: terribly off In order to protect his meager salary, Isaac quickly said, âMr. Newton, Iâll go get busy now. You rest.
Call me if you need anything.â
Then, Isaac quickly slipped away with the signed documents in hand.
Charles stepped out of his office. Before he could reach Whitneyâs workspace, he unintentionally overheard one of his assistants talking on the phone with his girlfriend.
âHoney, wait for me tonight. Iâll finish work early today. How about we go watch a movie when I get back? And maybe have your favorite stew?â, The voice on the other end of the phone was loud and shrill, saying, âYou better remember our date.
Iâm warning you, if you make me miss the movie, youâre dead meat. Youâll be sleeping in the hallway tonight, got it?â
Bowing to his girlfriendâs pressure, the assistant quickly replied, âDonât worry! Iâll definitely make it before the movie starts. How could I forget about our date? Now, now, I need to get back to work. See you tonight.â He blew her a kiss before ending the call.
A date?
Charles stood there, lost in thought. Ever since he and Whitney got married, they had never once had a proper date.
Perhaps I could treat her to a date.
Listening to the sweet exchanges between his assistant and girlfriend, Charles surprisingly didnât find it annoying for once. On the contrary, he even thought of learning a thing or two from his assistant.
After all, when it came to matters of his relationship with Whitney, he knew his ideas were not the most.
Once the assistant hung up the phone, Charles confidently walked over.
As the assistant turned around, he was startled to find the CEO standing next to him. He panicked and quickly greeted Charles, âMr. Newton, w-why are you here? Do you have any tasks for me?â
âDo you have a date tonight?â
Upon hearing Charlesâ words, the assistant became even more nervous. He nodded and replied, âMr.
Newton, I do have a date tonight. Do you have more work for me to arrange?â
Please, I beg you, donât assign me any more work. Iâm pleading with you.
Catching a glimpse of the anxiety and unease in his assistantâs eyes, Charles softened his tone and said, âI just wanted to ask you what you usually do on your dates.â
Charles coughed twice, masking the embarrassment on his face.
Thisâ¦
The assistant paused for a second, then realized that Mr. Newton was actually seeking advice from him.
âWell, youâve asked the right person about dating. Naturally, a date involves watching a movie, having a candlelit dinner, and doing things both parties enjoy. Also, girls tend to like flowers, so it would be best if you prepare a bouquet before the date.â