I looked at Esther's cautious appearance, and followed Elsie in front of me.
In the novel, Christian met Elsie for the first time. As the one facilitating the connection between Raphael and Elsie, I couldn't simply observe.
When Elsie entered the office, Christian looked up from his documents, captivated by her understated beauty. Her white dress brightened the dull office, leaving a lasting impression on him.
It was their first meeting as described in the novel.
However, as their eyes locked, I rushed towards Christian and successfully diverted his attention.
Standing in front of the desk in a striking red dress, I thought, "If Christian still believes Elsie's white dress is the highlight here, I'd gladly poke his eyes out!"
Christian glanced at the people behind me and instructed, "Take her to the conference room and let the general manager handle it."
He then turned to me, rubbed his forehead in annoyance, frowned, and said coldly, "Mariana, what are you doing?"
I ignored his cold gaze and smiled. "I miss you."
Christian set aside the documents and looked into my eyes, chuckling lightly, "Really? If I remember correctly, we just met.
"Ms. Burton, your thoughts arrive rather quickly."