Chapter 60: Digging Too Deep

Finished work left unfinished always called for an apology. As soon as Ellis got home, she immediately called Casey. Feeling a little guilty, she said, “Sorry, I had a run-in with my soon-to-be ex-husband. I didn’t think things would turn out like that.”

“You’ve got terrible taste in men, idiot,” Casey retorted.

She cleared her throat. “I have a name. Use it.”

“I checked the security footage. You were the one who let your husband in. You two aren’t turning my house into your personal lovers’ quarrel zone, are you?” Casey, used to living alone and not fond of uninvited guests, was already struggling to adjust to the new housekeeper his mother had arranged. Now Ellis and her husband had caused a scene in his home. He wasn’t happy.

“Lovers’ quarrel with that scumbag? Are you blind? I was trying…” Before she could finish, the call cut off. Ellis blinked, then realized Casey had hung up on her. He wouldn’t snitch to Lois, would he? Rubbing her temples in frustration, she muttered a string of curses aimed at Easton’s ancestors.

The next day, Ellis went to work as usual. The moment she arrived, Lois called her into her office. Seeing the slight seriousness in Lois’s expression, the first thing that came to mind was that Casey had ratted her out. Bracing herself, Ellis hurried inside and began to speak before Lois could, “Madam Lois, about last night—”

Lois raised a hand, signaling her to stop, then handed her a file. For a split second, Ellis thought it was a termination letter. A million-dollar salary, gone just like that. She mentally chalked up the loss to that damn scumbag. Keeping her face neutral, she took the file.

Lois asked, “Did you know Mr. Easton has been looking into you? His search led him straight to me.”

Ellis blinked in confusion. “You mean Easton?”

“Yes, hum.”

“Why is he looking into me?”

“He didn’t dig too deep. As soon as he found out you were working as my secretary, he stopped.” Lois had received word of it last night. She initially thought Easton was coming after her for poaching his employee, but it turned out to be something else entirely.

Ellis wasn’t sure how to react. That scumbag was probably trying to see if she had actually cheated on him. And who the hell had taken those photos of her and Casey? If she ever found out, she’d make sure to beat them to a pulp.

Lois asked, “Is your divorce finalized?”

Ellis shook her head. “No.”

“How much longer will it take?”

“Well…” Ellis couldn’t give a definite answer. She had initiated the divorce, but Easton refused to sign. On top of that, the prenuptial agreement put her at a disadvantage—since she was the one asking for the divorce, Easton could easily throw obstacles in her way. She had no idea how long it would take to get it done.

“Divorce isn’t a simple process, especially when assets are involved. Splitting them takes time,” Lois warned her. “Be prepared for Easton to find out you’re working for me.”

Now understanding why Lois had called her in, Ellis exhaled in relief and nodded. “Understood, Madam Lois.”

So what if Easton found out she was working for Lois? People change jobs all the time. Was she supposed to be tied to his damn company forever?

“Get back to work,” Lois gestured toward the file. “Get the documents stamped and distributed before noon.”

Ellis hesitated, debating whether to mention last night’s events. In the end, she remained standing.

“You have something to say?” Lois glanced at her, then smirked. “Wondering if Casey ratted you out?”

Ellis lowered her head slightly, embarrassed.

“That brat’s a handful, but as long as you do your job, let him complain all he wants. It won’t change anything.” Lois had no plans to replace her secretary, no matter how much Casey whined.

That should have reassured Ellis, but instead, she grew curious. “Madam Lois, if you don’t mind me asking, I’m not a childcare expert. Why not hire a professional?”

“I’ve tried. None of them worked out, regardless of gender.”

“What was the problem?”

“You don’t need to know. Just remember—you’re the best fit for now.” Lois was firm in her decision.

Realizing she had pushed too far, Ellis dropped the subject, took the documents, and left.

Meanwhile, at the Hudson Group headquarters, Jackson stood in the CEO’s office, feeling the air grow increasingly tense. His boss’s mood had been bad from the start, but now it was plummeting fast. After reviewing the documents, Easton tossed them onto his desk and stared straight at his assistant. “This is all you found?”

“Yes, Mr. Easton,” Jackson said hurriedly, barely resisting the urge to raise his hand and swear to the heavens that he had done his job thoroughly. The boss had ordered a full report on Ellis last night. Jackson had worked tirelessly to gather every detail, compiling the information as fast as possible. And yet, despite his efforts, his boss was still unhappy. Jackson was terrified but also a little intrigued.