Chapter 46

“You’re welcome!” The delivery man headed off. As soon as he departed, Lily jumped out from behind. “Wow! Who sent you such a big bouquet of flowers? Hmph? Lyla, out with the truth!” Lyla shook her head, at a loss. “I’m not sure too!” “A secret admirer? But why not roses instead?” Lily frowned. “These are my favourites!” Lily opened her mouth in shock. Then, she smiled and said, “Looks like the sender knows you well! Lily frowned and looked at the fresh flowers. Then, she picked up the name card, opened it and saw a line of English words written in it: Lady Luck has smiled upon me because she allowed me to meet you. I hope you’ll be happy every day.” Which, in layman terms, would be: I’m lucky to have met you. I hope you’ll be happy everyday. The undersigned was Arden. “Arden? Which Arden?” Lily asked. Arden? Lyla frowned again “Could it be Arden Pattinson?” “Arden Pattinson? Mr. Pattinson from the J.P Corporation?” Lily was astounded and she had guessed correctly. “This…..” “I heard he was your senior at the university. Is he your admirer?” Lily asked curiously. Lily’s words piqued everyone’s interest. They were curious and approached Lyla for the truth! Lyla frowned. She was unsure too. If what she said was true, what was he trying to imply by sending her a bouquet of flowers out of the blue? Just when the commotion was about to escalate into an uproar, someone shouted respectfully, “Mr. Pattinson!” Everyone instantly fell silent and turned their bodies around to see the person behind. Mark Pattinson stood behind them. He wore dark clothes that showed off his sturdy physique. An ambiguous smile was shown on his smooth features. When he glanced at Lyla who was holding a bouquet of fresh flowers, he smirked. This woman indeed attracted a lot of admirers! To send a bouquet of flowers! Only a three-year-old kid would do that. So childish! In Mark Pattinson’s view, courting a woman by sending a bouquet of flowers was most childish and old-fashioned. Mark Pattinson never had to crack his head for any women. He had never experienced the pain of courting a woman. All the while, his women surrendered themselves to him on their own free will instead of the other way round. “Seems like everyone has time to spare. Aren’t there any tasks to work on?” Mark Pattinson said faintly. He did not raise his voice yet the chillness in his tone gave everyone the creeps. Upon finishing his words, everyone returned to their respective seats hurriedly and started to work. Lyla knew Mark Pattinson well, thus she tried to avoid a head-on confrontation with him. She held her bouquet and slipped away. “Ms. Lowe….” Out of a sudden, Mark Pattinson blurted her name out faintly. Lyla paused her footsteps. Sometimes, one could not hide and had to face reality. She turned her head and glanced at Mark Pattinson, accompanying her frown with a smile. “Do you have any special requests, Mr. Pattinson?” With that charming smile put on her fair skin and her fashion sense, she looked young and radiant. Coupled with the big bouquet of fresh flowers in her embrace, she looked as pretty as a picture, pure and fantasy, yet too good to be true. Mark Pattinson narrowed his eyes and smiled. “Try to keep your head down. You’re here to work. If you dress up like this, people may mistake you for nothing more than another pretty face! Someone with the looks but zero ability!” Each word from Mark Pattinson was as sharp as a sword. Instead of a dagger hidden in his smile, it was more like a needle hidden between his teeth. You feel the pain but do not see the wound! Indeed, Lyla looked gorgeous in her outfit. Nonetheless, he disliked the fact that all eyes were on her! He felt as if his very own treasure had been coveted. Ever since Lyla joined his company, the sensation poked at his sides like thorns, causing much irritation! Lyla pouted. Mark Pattinson, your highness, did you have to be that mean? Am I in your debt?! Darn. How could he say she was no more than just a pretty face. Many women in M.K Corporation had many more layers of adornment than she did. Why did he not bother to warn the rest but instead, continued picking on her? Exactly the same character as Kathleen. Despite feeling aggrieved, Lyla kept her cool. After all, he was the big boss! “Yes, thank you for your reminder, Mr. President. As for whether I’m just a pretty face, I believe time will tell. After all, everyone can see with their own eyes!” Mark Pattinson nodded and smirked. “Before time proves you anything, please maintain a low profile!” He said In other words, you must be submissive! They exchanged their gazes, their dialogue like a silent war. Seeing the interactions between both of them, Lily felt strange. “Noted, Mr. Pattinson!” Lyla wanted nothing but a fight with him. The best possible solution was to put up with him. Nonetheless, she was aggrieved. If not for the two kids at home who had insisted on her outfit for that day, she would not have been scorned by Mark Pattinson! Mark Pattinson enjoyed seeing Lyla obey him. He felt a sense of achievement, the feeling was much better than a successful case settlement worth more than hundreds of millions. “Please place your new project on my table by tomorrow!” As soon as he finished his words, Mark Pattinson turned and walked away. Tomorrow…. Darn! He did that on purpose!