Chapter 902: The Secretaries

Laila listened attentively. When Andrew finished speaking, she smiled. "That's good. I think this works."

"Thank you! Thank you so much for your guidance!" Andrew was overjoyed. There was nothing more satisfying than receiving her approval.

"No need to be so formal. We're just exchanging ideas and learning from each other." Laila chuckled as she flipped a page in the script, moving on to the next area that needed adjustment.

Though the changes were not extensive, discussing each one in detail took considerable time. What shocked Andrew wasn't just Laila's insights but her incredible memory.

She had only gone through the script once, yet she remembered every revision needed and even had solutions ready for them.

When Andrew voiced his amazement, Laila simply laughed.

"I've been studying this script for quite some time, so I'm very familiar with it. Plus, I had already noted the weak spots before, so this was just another review."

She said it so casually that someone unfamiliar with her might believe it was no big deal. But if one thought about it, it was clear how remarkable her skills were.

Forget everything else—just her ability to understand a script inside and out was impressive. Otherwise, there was no way she could so precisely grasp and refine even the modified version.

While Laila and Andrew were fully engrossed in their discussion, Leonardo was left out, sitting idly for hours. Aside from occasionally chiming in, he mostly just listened.

Fortunately, he understood a bit of what they were discussing, so he didn't feel entirely out of place. Still, as a top-tier celebrity, Leonardo was used to being the center of attention wherever he went. To be ignored like this? That was rare.

As it turned out, Laila's secretaries became his salvation.

Laila had openly admitted that she was a sucker for good looks, so from Demi to the rest of her secretarial team, every single one of them was stunning. Of course, they weren't just pretty faces—they were highly capable professionals. Some were personally recruited by Laila, while others were elite candidates found through headhunting firms.

Because Laila often traveled for months at a time while filming, she needed a strong team to handle various affairs in her absence. That's why she relied on headhunters to find the right people. Her requirements weren't excessive—good looks first, talent second, and strong character third. She had no patience for unnecessary drama.

In Hollywood, beautiful women usually came to become actresses. If someone chose to work as a secretary instead, there were usually two reasons: either she was highly skilled or she was like Demi—a decorative "flower vase" type of beauty.

But even flower vases came in different varieties. Some women ended up in such positions out of necessity, simply to make a living. Others were perfectly happy using their looks to make money in more "strategic" ways.

Laila didn't mind hiring beautiful women. As long as they were willing to learn and had ambition, she was happy to invest in their development. It might cost her money, but that kind of investment bought loyalty, making it an extremely worthwhile deal.

For years, Laila's secretarial team had been the most coveted department in the entire company.

Anyone working there was treated like royalty, no matter where they went.

It wasn't just because they were Laila's closest aides—it was also because they were smart, beautiful, and competent. The company's single men were constantly looking for excuses to visit the upper floors, and everyone knew exactly what their intentions were.

Young, gorgeous, confident, and working for a great boss—these women were living in paradise. Especially those who had bad experiences at previous jobs were fiercely loyal to Laila.

While Laila, Andrew, and Leonardo were busy in the meeting room, the secretaries were glued to the door, hoping for a glimpse of Leonardo.

They didn't dare barge in, but they competed fiercely for chances to bring in refreshments. Unfortunately, only one person could go in at a time, leaving the others enviously watching whoever won the game of rock-paper-scissors.

This was Leonardo, after all!

Hollywood's most beloved heartthrob!

Getting to talk to him? Maybe even shake his hand? That would be a dream come true!

What? Some people thought Roy was the most popular.

Please.

Even if they were tempted, they weren't stupid enough to flirt with their boss's man. Besides, Roy was always at the office—they could admire him from afar anytime. But Leonardo? That was a rare opportunity!

The moment Leonardo stepped out of the meeting room, the secretaries swarmed him.

Leonardo was startled. After a brief moment of confusion, he quickly realized who they were.

"Oh my god, I thought you were the company's new actresses. You're Laila's secretaries?" He shook his head in disbelief. "What a waste!"

Hearing their idol compliment them so openly, the women beamed with delight.

"Mr. Leonardo, do you need anything?"

"Can we help you with something?"

"We can arrange anything for you!"

Leonardo chuckled bitterly. "Your boss is terrifying. I couldn't understand a word of what they were talking about in there. Sitting through that was torture."

"Then just relax here!" one of them offered sweetly. "We have everything—coffee, snacks, whatever you like!"

"Would you like some hot chocolate?" another suggested. "It's warm and comforting!"

Leonardo looked at the spread of treats and beverages laid out before him and was genuinely shocked. "Did I just walk into heaven?"

He had wanted to ask if this was a dessert café, but looking at their bright smiles and attentive gestures, he realized—"heaven" was the better word.

He glanced back at the closed meeting room door. Laila knew how to enjoy life, didn't she?

Just one experience of this treatment and he already felt like he was floating. If this was his everyday reality, wouldn't that be actual paradise?

The secretaries giggled happily.

"Our boss works crazy hours and often has to stay late. She doesn't want us starving, so she always keeps the break room stocked."

"The coffee machine is top-tier."

"Most of the desserts come from five-star hotels!"

Leonardo was astonished. "And yet you all manage to keep such amazing figures? That's unbelievable."

He was a natural charmer, and with just a few words, he had the secretaries laughing uncontrollably.

Surrounded by beautiful women, Leonardo thoroughly enjoyed the attention.

Between their sweet voices and laughter, any disappointment from being ignored in the meeting instantly vanished.

Plus, from their casual gossip, he picked up some interesting insights about Laila and Roy's relationship.