Chapter 1223

The secretary remembered her earlier mistake and made sure to make up for it this time.

Tessa, unsuspecting, replied, “My surname’s Walton–Tessa Walton. I’m the eldest daughter of Walton Corporation’s chairwoman, and I’ve just taken over as the new director.”

As she spoke of her position, her chin lifted unconsciously, pride written all over her face.

Her identity carried weight, and a mere secretary asking her name wasn’t like that arrogant receptionist who hadn’t even bothered. Clearly, this secretary was more sensible.

Hearing Tessa’s status, the secretary felt a flicker of unease. She hadn’t expected the caller to be someone so prominent. If she built a good relationship with her, the road ahead would be even smoother.

“So you’re Walton Corporation’s heiress–I truly underestimated you before,” the secretary flattered.

So openly praised, Tessa floated a little higher. With a serious tone, she said, “Not at all. You didn’t know before–ignorance is no crime.”

The secretary almost scoffed at that. Ignorance is no crime? Did she even know how to use phrases properly? And really–just one phone call, and she thought of herself as some kind of queen?

“Right, how did that matter I asked you about turn out?” Tessa asked again.

The secretary hurried to answer, “Miss Walton, don’t worry. I’ve arranged everything for you. Tomorrow, after 10 a.m., Mr. Lewis will be free.”

Tessa’s heart leapt with joy. “Good, I’ll be there on time.”

“That’s settled then. I’ll be waiting at the company for you tomorrow.”

After hanging up, Tessa’s excitement still wouldn’t settle. If Daniel was willing to meet her, that already meant half the battle was won. Tomorrow, she had to be fully prepared and show Walton Corporation’s utmost sincerity. She was determined to outshine Aurora once and for all. She wanted the old guard in the company, and even her mother, to see that without Aurora, she could still keep the business running as usual.

After hanging up, the secretary returned to the office to report Tessa’s identity to Daniel.

When Daniel learned it was Tessa, his interest stirred. “Interesting–sisters fighting each other?”

“What do you mean, Mr. Lewis?” the secretary asked in confusion, casually settling herself on his lap and tracing circles across his chest.

Daniel didn’t stop her. He let her do as she pleased, though after their earlier entanglement, he had no strength for another round. He simply allowed her movements.

“In fact, the two of them are sisters. I had originally arranged this project with the younger one,” Daniel explained without holding back. After all, she had just won his favor. “But now that the younger one left the company to start her own studio, it seems the elder sister has stepped up to take her place?”

The secretary was surprised at that. These upper–crust family secrets were more entertaining than she imagined. Like two rivals fighting while the bystander reaps the benefit.

Daniel understood the pattern all too well. “Don’t worry. No matter which sister wins the project in the end, the true victor will still be their mother, Madam Grace.”

Thinking about it, the secretary had to admit it made sense.