Chapter 53

A Big Client

"This is Bradly Stewart, the new director of the Design Department.He has just been transferred here
from a branch office."

Corbin’s voice trembled as he introduced Bradly.

"He seems to be getting along with Eliana on his first day here," Maurice sneered impatiently under his
breath.

When he noticed Eliana leaning towards Bradly, he frowned and ordered Corbin, "Tell her to get back to
work."

"But, it’s lunch break now…"

Corbin reminded him in a low voice.

Maurice cast a sharp glance at him, gritting his teeth as he said, "Then close the canteen."

Corbin’s eyes widened with astonishment at his words.



After all, he had never seen Maurice behave so irrationally.It was clear that he must have lost his head
because of Eliana.

Meanwhile, Bradly sat in the canteen, dazed and confused.He had sensed something fishy about
Eliana’s question.

"Are you suspecting that someone deliberately did something to bring Pierce Group down?"




Moreover, the manipulator behind it was related to the Moran Group.There was a flicker of
disappointment in Eliana’s eyes.

After all, Eliana was afraid that Maurice’s involvement would put Bradley in trouble as she didn’t want
him to lose his job.She shook her head to dismiss all thoughts on the matter and released her grip on
his sleeve.

"I was just making conversation.My dad poured his heart and soul into the Pierce Group.I… I can’t let it
go."

Bradly was about to comfort her.

Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps approaching them.

Before Eliana could even say anything, a waitress from the canteen came and took her plate away
from the table.She looked up in confusion and asked the waitress, "What happened?"

The waitress cast a contemptuous glance at them before she pompously responded as if she had
something very important to say.

"Mr.Moran asked us to close down the canteen temporarily.I have to ask you two to leave right now."

Before Eliana and Bradly could even say anything, the waitress turned on her heel and walked away.

Eliana and Bradly looked at each in confusion as they were forced to leave the canteen.

"You haven’t eaten much.Do you want to go out and grab something to eat?"

Bradly’s gaze became softer.He wanted to spend more time with Eliana.

After all, he had been waiting for her for many years.



Unfortunately, Eliana did not notice the look of affection in his eyes.

She was too angry at Maurice to notice anything and the more she thought about him, the angrier she
became.

"What’s wrong with Maurice? Why did he suddenly decide to close the canteen?"

"Mr.Moran… He’s quite special," Bradly remarked casually.

Then he noticed a person standing behind Eliana.

Maurice stood there with a deadpan expression on his face.

The oppressive aura that he exuded suffocated the people around him.

Bradly tried to tip Eliana a wink before saying, "Mr.Moran, it’s good to see you."

Startled, Eliana turned around and as soon as she met his cold eyes, her heart skipped a beat.

Maurice walked past her and stood before Bradly.

"It’s your first day on the job and you’re here fraternizing with a female employee?"

If anyone had overheard Maurice’s words, Bradly would lose the respect of his colleagues as the new
director.

"Mr.Moran, you’ve misunderstood…"

Frowning, Eliana tried to explain, but Bradly stopped her.

Bradly lowered his head respectfully and said, "I understand what you’re saying, Mr.Moran.I don’t know
what I was thinking.Thank you for setting me straight this time."



Maurice shifted his cold eyes towards Eliana as he was extremely unhappy with her.

‘How dare she defend Bradly?’ Meanwhile, Corbin stood in a corner, shaking as he felt frightened and
nervous.

He kept his head lowered as he earnestly tried to avert drawing any attention to himself.

"Ding!"

Suddenly, the elevator arrived and soon the door slid open.

Corbin exhaled in relief and said, "Mr.Moran, it’s almost time for the meeting."

As Maurice walked into the elevator, he paused and glared at Eliana.

"Aren’t you coming?"

Eliana raised her chin before responding, "No, thanks, Mr.Moran.We’ll take the stairs."

Her tone was respectful but sarcastic.She grabbed Bradly’s arm and dashed to the stairwell.

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