Chapter 119 I’ll Help You
Sammy thought it was unnecessary.
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But this was Chase’s way of showing care for the CEO. As the secretary, it was his job to support the CEO’s family life and happiness. He could only grit his teeth and do it.
“I also bought two more pots for Mandy. These are fresh imports this year, can’t find them locally,” Chase said with a smile, carefully placing the pots in a sunny spot. “Mandu loves this kind of stuff.”
Hearing how naturally and smoothly Chase addressed her mother, Wendy felt genuinely happy inside.
But she also knew that during times like these, Chase would inevitably think of his birth mother, who now rested in the ground, no longer able to see these beautiful flowers bloom.
“Perfect timing. Let’s order two more. Before Christmas, we’ll bring some to Mandy as well. One for my dad, one for your mom,” Wendy said, squatting down beside Chase.
Chase paused for a second, then lowered his head and smiled. “Alright, whatever you say. They’ll both be really happy to see them.”
Wendy’s thoughtfulness never failed to surprise Chase.
Ever since she found out that his mother had passed away, she arranged for his mother’s grave to be relocated to the same cemetery as her father’s. Every holiday since, she made it a point to go in person- whether to bring flowers or little gifts a woman might like, she always handled it herself.
Compared to before, it was clear she was putting in real effort. Chase felt truly content. A few years ago, he wouldn’t even have dared to dream about the life he had now.
His phone rang. It was a call from Sammy. Wendy stood up to take it.
“Noah agreed,” Sammy said, “But he doesn’t want to be the jewelry ambassador. He’s asking something else.”
Wendy sat on the couch, eating fruit that Chase had just washed. “What?”
“He said that the new laptop model Quinn Group’s IT division released recently is doing really well overseas. He thinks endorsing the IT department would bring more value than the jewelry one.”
Wendy raised an eyebrow. The IT division of Quinn Group had always operated steadily, consistently ranking in the top five globally, never relying on celebrity endorsements. So she’d never given it any thought. But if Noah wanted it, adding a brand ambassador wouldn’t hurt.
“Fine. As long as Noah’s demands aren’t over the top, we can agree. But one condition–no more relationship rumors with Lemon. I don’t want Chase obsessing over her,” Wendy said suddenly.
Chase, still crouched by the flowerpot, turned around with a helpless look.
Wendy tilted her head away. She wasn’t exactly jealous; she just wanted Chase’s full attention on her.
“Got it,” Sammy said, resisting the urge to curse. “I’ll have Legal draft a contract. One year to start?”
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Wendy had already checked with Lemon before moving forward with Noah’s contract, making sure the rumors between them wouldn’t affect his brand value. What she didn’t expect was that Noah actually had a brain.
Chase thought so, too.
“Turning down a jewelry endorsement from Quinn Group and asking for the IT division instead? Sales in electronics can’t really compare to jewelry, can they?” Chase asked, even though he didn’t know much about these things–he had done some digging on Noah.
People often said Noah was smart. After all, he’d returned to the country step by step and broken out of his idol group to become a solo artist, far ahead of those still struggling to survive.
That was exactly the kind of person Chase found worrisome. He feared Noah had ulterior motives for getting close to Lemon.
Later, Wendy said that Lemon had held the Fred family together all on her own. If she didn’t have the capability, she wouldn’t have made it this far. Waylon’s fiery temper was all poured into his job at the bureau; he couldn’t help with family matters and never even tried. Lemon took care of everything herself.
Now, Waylon might appear to be the head of the Harrison family, but in reality, the Freds still looked to Lemon.
With that in mind, there was no need to worry about Lemon being manipulated.
“That’s not the same,” Chase said as he stood up. “Feelings are different from business. When it’s about work, Fenon International naturally follows Lemon’s lead. Waylon and I don’t need to intervene. But when it comes to love… You can’t control that. Whether she ends up hurt or happy, it’s Lemon’s journey.”
Wendy had been reading through Noah’s file for a while. In all the years he’d spent abroad, he had never been caught in a single dating scandal. That was part of the reason she decided to sign h
Quinn Group didn’t hold much clout in the entertainment industry. If not for its backing by Typhoon Corp and Fenon International, stepping into showbiz would’ve been a brutal climb.
So when choosing artists, she had to be extra cautious. Noah wasn’t exactly the product of a long search, but as someone who landed right in front of her, he seemed decent enough.
“You don’t mind me signing Noah?” she asked.
Chase shrugged. “Quinn Group is yours. Why would I mind? If Noah scams you, I’ll help you.”
When Chase said he’d help, it sounded like a joke. A man without a job, living off his wife… What help could he really offer?
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