CHAPTER 23

"A-ahm..." It was awkward but they suddenly brushed it off as the two went off, leaving him all alone. "That was weird. Who the hell feels happy when mopping the whole floor?" He asked himself and sighed before waiting for the elevator to open.

Minutes passed by and he arrived at the designated place. Mrs. Philips saw him and immediately went to him with a smile on her face. "Good Afternoon Secretary, Madame is currently sleeping at the office." She informed him with a professional smile on his face.

"Ahh, she must be tired." He unconsciously said and nodded to her. "Thank you." He added and left her there. Solaris walked to the office, gently opened the door, and saw Andrea sleeping on the swivel chair. She looks peaceful as if there's no war ongoing. Solaris sighed and carefully grabbed the papers that she had to work. She needed rest since she was restless.

Carefully putting down the papers, he then grabbed the pen and started to sign paperwork on the couch while listening to some jam in his earphone. He could not take the risk of playing a piece of music while his boss was sleeping peacefully. He's not asking to die or courting death.

It's as if he was just chilling in the room while his boss was sleeping. If someone saw this, they might say Andrea is incompetent and of course, they'll lose their life if they ever say that.

Seems like today is yet again another peaceful day for Solaris.

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When you apologize, it should be done sincerely. At least that's what Ray is thinking at the moment. For her, showing sincerity means it is based on the actions or thoughts given.

Thus, now, she is in the kitchen with her white long-sleeved pajamas still on, looking for some ingredients for the cakes she would bake.

"Oh, c'mon!!! We ran out of eggs too?!" Ray huffed as she sat on the floor with her cheeks puffed and arms crossed.

"I guess I should just buy the ingredients myself." She mumbled to herself as she sighs and stands up, walking toward her room.

She immediately changes her pajamas to black jumper shorts partnered with a big white and pink striped shirt. She also wears white thigh-high socks with red ribbons on their side along with black school shoes.

She tied her hair into twin buns with red ribbons. She combed her bangs to the sides before grabbing her pink wallet and putting it in her black sling bag with red gemstones on its sides. You can guess right away that it was from Andrea.

She walked outside towards the elevator which only Andrea and her could use and pressed the ground floor button.

'I can smell some tea from here... What news would I get today?' She giggled at the thought of the news she would hear, after all, it would always be interesting l, especially when it involves her sister.

The elevator dings, indicating she has arrived on the ground floor. People were staring at her as she went out of the private elevator that only their CEO and her Assistant could use.

"You! How dare you use that elevator?! It's the private elevator for Madame! Can't you even read?!"

An employee pointed at the sign beside the elevator Ray just used which she then tilted her head giving a slightly grimaced look.

"And do you think I couldn't read that properly, mister? I used that because I could and not because I can't. I am not foolish enough to do that if I can't."

Ray said smiling but in a tone that made others shiver, especially those who were old workers.

Ray eyed up the man from head to toe before glaring back at him. His head is high, proper clean clothes, confident remarks, and someone who doesn't know about there being 3 people that could use that elevator. Ah, it is indeed the new employee whose information she just ran through a few days ago.

"You are just a child! How are you even an exemption! You naughty child, I will call the guards to come and get you! Guards!—"

"Mr. Larry Smith just got hired and started working last week, age 24, born on the 14th of October, #204 – 3rd floor of La Lune condominium, recently graduated from the University of Lumina. Current status: Single. Current aim: to work harder and have a higher position, but I am guessing you are trying to do the shortcut right now."

Ray's smile was now nowhere to be found. Her red eyes pierced through his soul as she steps forward. Everyone behind him was silently judging the poor man.

"Ah, he should have just stayed quiet."

"Perhaps no one told him about the child that Madame takes care of."

"Heh, he thought what happened to that woman who just got promoted would happen to him eh?"

The man shivered as Ray stopped in front of him. How did this little girl know his information? Isn't information about employees private?

"How do I know? Well you see, Mr.Smith, I am not your regular kid who you call naughty. I am someone who my sister could trust."

'Sister?'

"Little miss? You're alone today, are you going somewhere? I heard that there is a commotion here, is everything okay?"

One of the two guards that arrived approached Ray as she smiled cheerfully at them.

"Oh! Don't tell my sister! It's a surprise! I am going to buy some ingredients for the cakes I am gonna make for the apology I'd do to those three employees..." She said as she fidgets with her fingers."But, some little vermin ruined my mood, reprimanded me using that elevator, and threatened to call you guys. I am sorry if it bothered your time." She said innocently as she played with her feet as if she was shy.

The man is now confused about who the child is now, as even the guards know her.

The guards looked at the guy and laughed at what they heard. "Ah, he must be new here for not knowing about you. But it's funny how no one dared help him." The guard looks at the man seriously as if she wants him to remember what she is about to say.

"The little miss is the child Madame is taking care of, which she referred to as her sister. So next time you must be careful about what you are going to say."

The man was shocked at what he heard and felt embarrassed at everything he did.

"Ah right, miss, do you need someone to drive you to the store?" The other guard asked Ray and she happily nod at him.

"Yes, please! Can Uzen drive please?" She looks at the female guard which just chuckled at her.

"Well then, this way miss!" Uzen motioned her hand toward the exit where the car was parked.

Ray looks at the man one last time smirking. " I will remember you " She then happily skips towards Uzen who was waiting for her.