Chapter 940
Someone chuckled. “Well, of course, our resident workaholic is back.”
Everyone knew Aurora had always been obsessed with closing deals.
Those major projects from before? Most of them had been landed single-handedly by her. But now, many of those deals had stalled or been shelved. It was a real shame, honestly. And with more active projects, that meant higher bonuses for everyone. Who wouldn’t want a win-win?
These conversations didn’t reach Aurora. She continued on her own, heading straight into her office. The moment she stepped in, her eyes grew misty.
Everything was just as she remembered–nothing was dusty, the floors spotless, and even the windows sparkled. One glance was enough to tell that this room had been cleaned regularly. And as for who had done the cleaning, she didn’t even need to guess. It had to be that silly assistant of hers. He really was a fool. An entire month had passed, yet instead of doing something more productive, he’d been cleaning a room, not even knowing when, or if, its owner would return.
Lucas immediately saw through what Aurora was thinking and couldn’t help but laugh. “Alright, don’t get too emotional. This just shows that the people around you genuinely respect and care about you.” His grip on her hand tightened a little. “And it also proves what a great leader you are. That’s why everyone stays loyal.”
Aurora’s tears were successfully stopped by his words. She suddenly burst into a soft laugh, rubbing her nose. “I wasn’t crying, okay? I was just… touched. I don’t know what’s going on. Lately, I’ve been way more emotional than usual.”
Lucas comforted her, “Yes, yes, of course. Women being a little emotional isn’t a bad thing; it’s a gift you’re naturally born with. If it still worries you, once you’re done here, I’ll go with you to get it checked out.”
Aurora nodded. Lucas always thought of everything. At first, she didn’t plan on getting checked, but then again, this shift in emotion was starting to affect her work.
“Alright, we’ll go after I’m finished here.” Aurora sat back down in her office chair, her eyes resting on the familiar, spotless desk. A quiet sense of fulfillment rose in her chest.
This was where she had worked before. And now, she could once again pursue her dreams here. What Tessa had taken from her, she would reclaim one piece at a time. Did that woman really think that just because Aurora had stayed silent, it meant none of it mattered? As if that were possible. Prison was only the appetizer–the real show was just beginning.
Aurora sat in her chair, taking a deep breath, her expression shifting continuously. Lucas, perceptive as always, didn’t disturb her.
A good leader knew how to control their expressions and emotions. If the opposition ever caught wind of your inner turmoil, they’d seize on it without hesitation. Mastering her emotions–that was the first lesson of the real work.
Once Aurora had adjusted herself, she looked at Lucas and smiled. “Lukey, I’m going to call my assistant in.”
Lucas gave a slight nod. “Alright. I just hope the company’s still doing well and nothing major’s changed.”