The System is Online

"If you are that worried, then I should be happy to tell you that I don't have any suitors."

"There is no need to fear those villainous rich second generations who kidnap people at every turn as they never existed in my case."

Catherine looked at me sarcastically.

"This?"

"How is this possible?"

"You look so young, your figure is top-notch. Why isn't anyone interested in you? You are already approaching your 30s...This doesn't make any sense?"

Forgetting the seniority between the employees, I frankly blurted my true thoughts. 

Sighs~

Catherine hesitated for some seconds before finally opening her mouth again,

"There's nothing I can do!"

"Don't you deny it! Behind my back, I know everyone says I am cold like an Iceberg…. which will freeze any man with the slightest glance."

Catherine spoke aggrievedly.

"As for you saying about leaving the company, it's still your free will and I can't stop you, but it's hard to find punctual guys like you these days."

With a melancholy in her words, she once again started driving the car.

'Well, it seems my worries were superficial.'

'At least my intention of leaving is now known to her, she should keep proper distance from now on.'

My mood, which had been complicated for some time, finally relaxed at this instant.

However, just when we were about to reach our apartment building, Catherine's inner voice yet again affected me.

[Sobs~ Sobs~ .....Cheq, will you also leave my company?]

[Damnn, Why is it like this? From childhood to adulthood, from kindergarten to university, everyone keeps a distance from me saying they don't like my icy and serious demeanour.]

[Cheq, after talking a little, I thought we had turned from acquaintances to little friends, but you are also like all others, judging me from my outer persona? Fine then....]

[Or perhaps you are angry that I caught you procrastinating and playing online games during office hours? What's the big deal, you can keep doing what you want as long as you don't make any big trouble.]

[But do remember, if you leave the company, I promise you will never find a generous boss like me in this entire city. I will also see which dumb CEO is so capable that can allow her employees to procrastinate so openly. Hmmphhhh~]

I straight away realised the situation which seemed calm was just a disguise covering the surging undercurrents.

'But yes, she is right, If I leave this company where I can find a similar job where I can keep fishing.'

'Plus, judging by her inner thoughts, she doesn't seem to mind my idea of slacking off at work?'

'And what was the meaning of the last words when she said- she will see if I can find a similar job? Is she threatening me?'

'Shit! The moment I resign. I am damn sure, she will definitely hold a grudge... .using her influential power to keep other companies from recruiting me? This looks a bit dangerous!'

Calming my thoughts, I once again analysed everything.

'With no better option in sight...It seems, for the sake of my life, I still need to work here.'

Understanding the gravity of the situation, my head was clear as I made a prompt decision.

"Boss, actually you ain't that bad, those men who ran away saying you were some Iceberg deserve a beating! How can a maiden like you deserve such an insult?"

Like an ardent listener, I hurriedly took her side, making her feel more comfortable.

"Hmmmm"

Snorts~

"Didn't you earlier mention my age...saying I was almost 30, I thought you were trying to ridicule me for being an old cow eating tender grass."

-Catherine maintained a straight face while driving.

Although Catherine's temper substantially improved after Cheq's previous coaxing, how could her hypocritical personality allow her to show any suitable expression?

Crap, I forgot that speaking a woman's true age in front of her is a hidden taboo.

'Ughhhhh! This delusional woman, always thinking something else and speaking something else!'

With a sneer, I played along.

"Yes, Yess…..I am sorry!"

"I won't talk about leaving the company again!"

With a clever mind.l, I hastily did what every intelligent man would do- Just apologise blindly.

Lately, there has been a popular truth well-circulating online that as long as you blindly apologise to an unreasonable woman, she will surely become fond of you.

It was time to see if this profound truth held its ground or not.

Hearing my sincere apology, Catherine's face bloomed into an inevitable smile, but she clearly masked it yet again.

It seems online experiments still hold ground.

...

After reaching the apartment building, we both went to our rooms.

"Phew!"

"What a tiring day."

"System, give me some reward? See your host is working so hard to make money?"

In my room, I shouted without any worry.

{Yes, the host is working day and night to make money! The system is very happy therefore a limited-time task is released- Please relieve the immediate worry of your assigned CEO Sugar Mama}

{The rewards will be based on the host's performance.}

"Oh my gosh! My hibernating system is finally back!"

"But what does it mean?"

Bewildered by the system's message, my mind went into an instant overthinking.

"Sugar Mama?"

"That should be without a doubt- Catherine, but what worry does she have now?"

"According to her recent inner thoughts, she doesn't seem to be facing any issues, right?"

"Or maybe I haven't discovered it? Could even be some family issues, Who knows?"

Unable to understand the system's underlying meaning I simply shut my brain and went to sleep.

...

Across the other side, in her room, Catherine was walking to and fro helplessly. 

Her forehead was full of frowns, sweating occasionally.

Just now, she received a call from her home which completely sent her calm mind into a frenzy.

Ugghhh~

"Where can I find a scapegoat in such a short time?"