Chapter 43: Sister’s New Job

Allen was on his way to Lillian's place of work when he received a call from Bauer, who apologized for leaving Allen out in the cold and offered to have dinner together in the evening.

Allen refused by saying that he was unavailable in the evening, and after hanging up, he blocked Bauer's number.

Allen wasn't the same classmate who had delivered the sheets; he wasn't short of women around him now and wasn't the least interested in girls like Bauer.

Allan picked a prominent spot to park the sports car underneath Lillian's company. It was noon, and a large group of company employees had left the building when it was time for lunch.

Allen took out a bouquet from his car, which he bought when he passed by the flower store and changed a set of clothes on the way; now, Allen’s image and temperament, at least, will make people think that he is a rich second generation.

"Oh my god, whose boyfriend is this again? That sports car is so cool!"

"The watch on his wrist would be the latest Rolex, right?"

"He's so handsome. How nice it would be if he were my boyfriend!"

Employees of the company coming out of the building talk to each other.

Allen listened to the voices and leaned against the car door smugly.

Lillian stepped out of the front door just in time to see Allen, who was at the center of the crowd's attention. She looked twice to ensure it was her brother, then turned and tried to run back into the building.

Allen saw her sister come out, immediately ran over to stop the other woman, and forced the bouquet into her hands.

"Hey, sis, what are you running for? Let's go; I'll take you to dinner." Allen pulled Lillian into the car and took her to the restaurant.

"That's Lillian, right? Oh my God, is that her boyfriend?"

"I've seen a picture of Lillian with her boyfriend, and that's not her boyfriend."

"Could that be Lillian's suitor, or is she cheating on her husband?"

As if the coworkers had seen some interesting gossip, the conversation led from Allen to Lillian, precisely what Lillian was worried about.

"Where did you get the sports car? And, if Kevin finds out, he'll get the wrong idea." Lillian said in exasperation.

Allen shrugged, "Don't worry, I'm your brother, just explain."

Lillian rolled her eyes and continued, "You still haven't answered me. Where did you get the sports car? You didn't borrow it from Jerome, did you? Didn't I tell you to stop asking people for things?"

Allen shook her head helplessly, "Sister, this is what he had to give me. I don't want it, and he's still unhappy. I can't do anything about it."

"Why is Jerome being so nice to you ...... you guys shouldn't be ......" Lillian's eyes grew alarmed.

Allen suddenly realized that Lillian was looking at him strangely and immediately understood that this was a misunderstanding on her part.

"We're not gay! We're just close friends." Allen hurriedly explained.

Lillian's eyes returned to normal, and Allen hurried to change the subject while sighing with relief.

"Let me show you your new job before we eat. You shouldn't be at your current company for long anyway," Allen laughed.

Lillian rolled her eyes. Allen had pulled something like this today. Even if she explained to her coworkers that the two were just siblings, how many people would believe it? It wouldn't take long for the rumors of her cheating to spread throughout the company.

Allen glanced at the sulking Lillian and smiled awkwardly as he led her to Yakadi Jewelry.

By now, the head of the company was waiting for him.

"Mr. Allen, you're finally here. Young Master Jerome has already instructed me, so I'll take you on a company tour." The person in charge, Maren. Buzzy respectfully led the way in front.

Lillian looked at Allen with even worse eyes. Even if Allen had saved Jerome, Maren shouldn't have been so respectful.

Taking advantage of Allen's visit to the display case, Lillian pulled Maren along and asked him the reason for being so respectful.

Maren looked at Lillian suspiciously and said, "Didn't Mr. Allen tell you? He's the second shareholder of Arcadia Jewelry Company now."

"What? Shareholders?" Lillian's eyes were about to spitfire after her surprise.

Allen didn't know how much more she was keeping from her, and besides the fact that what Jerome had sent her was so expensive that it had to make Lillian wonder what the other woman was up to.

Just as Lillian was about to find Allen and ask him about it, suddenly, they heard the sound of arguing.

"You must give me a statement today!"

"Sir, I'm sorry!"

"I don't want an apology; I want a statement!"

Allen, Maren, and Lillian walked toward the altercation.

Maren dispersed the gathered staff and asked what was going on there.

Finally, the staff informed us that a gentleman came here to buy jadeite raw stone to gamble. The staff was opening the stone when the gentleman's hand slipped, resulting in a knife cutting the inside of the emerald into two halves.

Allen looked at the fuming buyer and asked Maren, "Stones can still be gambled?"