Chapter 2 Welcome Back

Marvin didn't answer the question; instead, he chose to leave Eugene. "I need time to answer that," he said. Eugene stood, staring at Marvin's robust figure growing more distant. She never expected it to become this complicated.

"What should I do?" she mumbled, covering her face with both hands. "Should I just withdraw from this cooperation?"

"Too late," someone said, suddenly grabbing the woman's hand. "You're coming with me to the office right now. There's important business to attend to."

"Wait, Marvin," Eugene said, hitting the strong hand gripping hers. "I need to change clothes first; there's no way I can go to the office in these clothes."

The man realized this and released his grip. "Quickly change, I'll give you five minutes."

With a half run, Eugene headed towards Laura's room on the second floor. She already had permission to enter and use Laura's clothes. The woman descended the stairs quickly and stood next to Marvin. She was silent for a few seconds, surprising Marvin with Eugene's choice of attire.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my clothes?" the woman asked, checking what clung to her body. "If so, I can change into something else."

"No need, we don't have time for that," he replied. Marvin stepped forward, followed by Eugene from behind. He opened the door for his boss's lookalike twin. Eugene, unaccustomed to the gesture, was confused. "Hurry, get in!"

"Al-alright," Eugene muttered as she got into the car. Marvin slammed the door shut and moved to the other side, sitting in the driver's seat. Soon, the luxurious car was moving away from the large and lavish house.

Throughout the journey to the office, Marvin kept stealing glances at Eugene. He never expected that such a style of clothing would be suitable for the office. Apparently, Eugene knew what she was doing beside him.

"Marvin, please be honest with me. Am I wearing the wrong clothes?"

"No, I was just surprised. Usually, Laura doesn't wear clothes like that to the office," he answered without looking at Eugene.

"What am I going to do? I'll be the center of attention for your office employees," Eugene panicked. "You, I wanted to change earlier, but you didn't allow me."

Marvin chuckled at Eugene's words. "Being the center of attention is inevitable. But not because of your strange style, but because Laura never wears clothes as neat as this to the office."

"Really?"

Marvin nodded; he was pleased that Eugene managed to erase the 'messy' image built by Laura. The man changed the topic of conversation, starting to teach what needed to be done upon their arrival at the office.

Fortunately, Eugene quickly understood the instructions given by the man next to her. "Just don't sign anything given by Carlo," he repeated the warning given by Marvin.

"Right, I'll ask you about anything," added Marvin.

"Okay, I'll do everything you instruct."

The car suddenly slowed down, and Marvin began turning the steering wheel to the right. Shortly after, they entered the main gate of the seven-story office building. Marvin mentioned that Eugene shouldn't be far from him, saying, "We must always stay close; I don't want you talking recklessly."

"Alright, calm down."

"If anyone asks, just say you're from the hospital."

Eugene responded by raising both of her index fingers. Following Marvin's advice, Eugene stood behind him until the elevator door opened again.

"Wow, the office is really nice," Eugene remarked, earning a sharp look from Marvin. Immediately, Eugene closed her mouth. "Sorry."

Eugene's arrival at the office naturally attracted a lot of attention. All the employees looked at her strangely. She wondered how Laura appeared when heading to the office.

"Welcome back to this office, Laurence Griezmann. I thought you were still spending your father's money in the Maldives," said a man, his face looking very annoying. Marvin signaled to Eugene to keep walking. "You shouldn't act like a princess, asking to be picked up and all."

For some reason, Eugene felt offended by the man's words. She stopped walking and turned around. "And what's wrong if I act like a princess? Do you know who I am?"

"Of course, I know who you are, the pride of your parents, but in reality, you can't manage the company properly," the man retorted. Eugene became more irritated; she intended to respond to the man's words, but Marvin held her back.

"Enough, don't listen to him."

"Indeed, don't listen to me. Listen to him instead. Forever, you will depend on him. He even knows more about this company than you do, you useless child."

"What did you say?!"

"Enough, Laura, don't listen to him. There are many things we need to do," Marvin intervened.

Eugene glared at the man; for some reason, Marvin's attitude was very different, 180 degrees. He was so strict at home and became timid in the office. The man knew that Eugene demanded an explanation from him.

So when they entered Laura's office, he immediately explained. "I respect Mr. Robert Bothroyd; he is the big boss's cousin. I don't care what he says about me; all this time, I have only worked for Mr. Adam Griezmann."

"What is his position in this office?"

He used to work as the

Chairman of the Board, but his son, Jayden Bothroyd, replaced him. His son is just as annoying as he is; he wants to take over this company. That's why I'm very strict with Laura; I don't want this hard-built company to fall into the wrong hands," Marvin explained.

Eugene saw the sadness in Marvin's handsome face; he seemed sincerely devoted to the company. She could also see the heavy burden Marvin was carrying, so it was no wonder he was very strict with Laura.

"You said there was something important we needed to do? May I know?"

"You shouldn't know, but everything is too late; you're already here," Marvin replied. "The files are in my office; I'll get them."

Marvin then went to his office, located right in front of Mr. Adam's office. While waiting for Marvin, Eugene checked the contents of the spacious room. She was interested in a photo displayed on the desk.

It turned out Laura looked very much like her father. "Maybe my father also looks like this," she thought.

Suddenly, the sound of the door opening was heard. In an instant, she returned the photo frame and turned towards the door. A woman entered the room, and Eugene, recognizing her, greeted her. "Mother," she called.

"Who are you? You're not the Laura I know!"