Chapter 637

Damian strode into the room and sat on the sofa, tucking his hands into his pockets and crossing one leg over the other, shaking rhythmically. He glanced at Arianna, completely ignoring Nathaniel. "Ari, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" Arianna leaned forward, smiling kindly, her expression as gentle as possible.

Damian, however, flickered his gaze toward Nathaniel and frowned impatiently. Nathaniel, leaning against the table, sipping his tea, looked back at Damian with an innocent expression upon noticing the stare. Their gazes locked for a moment, until the younger man finally spoke, his lips pursed. "Don't you know how to read the room? Can't you see we, the company's higher management, have something important to discuss? Get out now!"

Silence hung in the air before Nathaniel replied, "Who? Me?" He looked surprised, pointing at Damian, then at himself, appearing frightened. "T-This is my office, though."

"What do you mean it's yours? This entire building belongs to my family! What are you rambling about? I'll fire you if you don't do as I say!" Damian rebuked arrogantly, his tone suggesting the Tanner Corporation was already under his control.

"B-But I... Ms. Tanner..." Nathaniel appeared agitated, turning to Arianna. His distress was palpable.

Arianna maintained her gentle smile, showing no anger. She waved at Nathaniel. "Oh, didn't you tell me you had to leave to attend to some matters? Why don't you go and manage them now? By the way, lend me your office for a moment. My brother and I will be discussing something here."

Nathaniel, unwilling but compliant, pursed his lips. "Okay then. I'll be going now, Ms. Tanner." He straightened his back, smoothed his clothes, glared at Damian, and left.

Damian held his chin high, smugly clicking his tongue as the door closed. He averted his disdainful gaze from the door and looked at Arianna. "Ari, how can that guy be a manager in our company? I heard you recruited him. You sure have low standards for your employees!"

Arianna remained calm, her expression unchanged. Smiling, she replied, "Hey, the company needs all the staffing it can get now. Although he's a bit inept, he's experienced and has many connections. Let's just keep him for the time being."

Damian scrunched his nose in disapproval.

Arianna then asked, "Oh right, why were you looking for me?"

Her question jogged Damian's memory. He patted his thigh. “Right! I almost forgot the most important thing! Ari, I heard the company established a new branch specializing in researching and developing perfumes, cosmetics, and all that. Is that right?"

"Yeah. The department you're in right now is preparing for the new branch's opening," Arianna confirmed, nodding.

"Leave that task to me then!" Damian's eyes lit up with excitement. "You?"