Forrest rejected indifferently. âMore importantly, Assistant Childs, Iâm not into you. So, I donât see why I should tolerate your parents for your sake. Since Iâve made it up to you, I donât owe you anymore.â
He said it ina polite manner, hoping that Stacey had some self-awareness.
âAssistant Childs, it was very kind of you to save me, and Iâm thankful to you. But please donât force me with your kindness and make me regret being rescued by you. When you were admitted to the hospital, your parents initially insisted on me marrying you to return the favor. You claim that you donât want any commercial properties. But what if your parents come looking for me using this reason again after some time?â
Stacey was so embarrassed that she almost shed tears. âNo, that wonât happen...â
âIâm sorry, but I donât want anything unexpected to happen. I donât want to be involved with the Childs family either. I'll get married and give birth to children one day. I donât want my wife to be unhappy over this matter.â
After Forrest finished speaking, he sat on the leather seat for a while. He believed that he had made things clear enough.
Moreover, he was already married to Jessica. Although he still hated Jessica, he had his own principles and boundaries. Given that he was married, he would not wrong his other half.
âI-I got it.â
Staceyâs eyes twitched. She was well aware that Forrest would be fed up with her if she continued to speak.
âWell... President Lynch, my injury has actually healed. I think I can come back to work. With my ability, Ican do some simple administrative tasks. Itâs really boring to stay at home.â Forrestâs eyes settled on her crutches. âNo. In your current state, you can't come back to work.â rf I...â
âWhat if you fall down? Who will be responsible for it? My company? Your colleagues?â
Forrest threw a series of sharp questions. âIf someone takes a photo of you and shares it online, other people will think that Lynch Corporation mistreats their injured employees. Sorry, but I canât afford to take the risk. Just rest well. Youâll still be paid.â
He was unhappy with Staceyâs behavior.
In fact, this assistant of his used to act maturely. Why was she not sensible now?
âI-Iâm sorry, President Lynch. I was negligent.â Stacey wished the ground would swallow her up.
Originally, she did not want to come back to work either. She just happened to hear those words from her colleagues, so she was afraid that someone would snatch Forrest away.
âMiss Childs...â
Forrest softened his tone and changed the way he addressed Stacey. âYour mom said that you came to work in my company because of me. Actually, thereâs no need for you to do this. You have an extraordinary identity, and youâre capable as well. You donât have to stoop down and be my assistant.
You can go back to your parentsâ company. Donât waste time on me.â
It was a huge blow to Stacey. Even so, she gnashed her teeth and said reluctantly, âPresident Lynch, I didnât come here to work just because of you. In fact, I enjoy the work environment at Lynch Corporation. Iâve also made many friends over here.â
Forrest said nonchalantly, âGiven that youâve been performing well at work, I canât fire you. But to avoid the unnecessary trouble, you canât be my assistant anymore after you come back to work. You can be a supervisor.â
Stacey was dazed for a moment before she panicked. âPresident Lynch, are you under the impression that I have the intention of pestering you? Iââ
âMiss Childs, donât make things difficult for me. Since you like Lynch Corporation, it should be fine for you to take any role.â Forrest grew impatient.
âPL get my secretary to send you back. I still have a lot of work to deal with.â
With that, he pressed the internal phone number and had his secretary see Stacey out.