Chapter 65

"Ma'am, if you're asking our CEO to come down in person, you must be really close to him, right? Could you give me his phone number? If it's correct, I'll gladly put the call through for you," the receptionist said, trying to sound polite while clearly wary. She'd never dealt with someone this bossy, but also didn't dare offend her outright, so she tried to find a middle ground. Samantha spread her hands lazily. "I forgot his number. Just call him down already." The receptionist's expression turned stiff. "Ma'am, please, this isn't a joke. Do you think our CEO is someone just anyone can see? Unless you give me a proper reason, I can't connect the call." "You won't call? Fine, I'll go up myself." Samantha frowned slightly, then turned and strode toward the elevators. "Hey! You can't just barge in like that!" The receptionist quickly stepped in front of her. "Just tell me what your relationship is with Mr. Perkins, and I'll make the call! But if you insist on forcing your way in, I'll ha