NOVPUBChapter 975: Chapter 975: Afraid of Losing My Year-end Bonus_1 Chapter 975: Chapter 975: Afraid of Losing My Year-end Bonus_1 “Just to save you from being surrounded and interrogated when you step out.
Without any final decision made yet, let’s keep things low profile,” Manager Thompson said.
Peggy Lewis gratefully agreed.
As they settled down, Peggy couldn’t help but ask Manager Thompson, “Manager Thompson, why would Majestic send Mr.
Martin himself this time?
Is our collaboration that important to them?
I mean, this partnership might be important to us, but Majestic probably wouldn’t think much of it.”
“Also, insisting on deciding on a person-in-charge today,” Peggy found the situation rather strange.
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It seemed like Wallace Martin was giving this matter meticulous attention.
It felt as if he was more invested than their company.
Manager Thompson shook his head, equally puzzled, “I have no idea.”
Besides, Manager Thompson held something back.
Now that things have calmed down without Wallace Martin keeping a watchful eye,
Manager Thompson could take some time to think clearly.
Looking back at little details in the General Manager’s office, it seemed to Manager Thompson that from the very beginning, Wallace Martin wanted Peggy Lewis to take responsibility for the matter.
It was as if the conditions proposed by Wallace Martin were specifically tailored for Peggy Lewis.
If they really wanted to maintain a stable partnership, they could have let the General Manager handle it directly.
Appointing the General Manager to work with Majestic wouldn’t be inappropriate.
Back when the partnership was in Jacob Zahn’s hands, the General Manager also maintained responsibility.
Moreover, the General Manager position is relatively stable.
However, this time, they bypassed the General Manager.
They directly appointed Peggy Lewis to take over, signifying that the GM had no management role in this matter.
It was indeed very strange.
Manager Thompson cast a quizzical look at Peggy Lewis.
Peggy Lewis, slightly confused, touched her face, “Manager Thompson, is something wrong with me?”
Manager Thompson took a moment to think, then asked, “Peggy, do you know Wallace Martin?”
“No, I’ve never seen him before this,” Peggy replied.
However, she was slightly familiar with his boss?
But they only interacted for a short period, hence only acquaintances at best.
Next time they meet, she’s not even sure if he would remember her.
For some reason, Peggy couldn’t help but think of Lyke Zhekova.
“What’s the matter?” Peggy asked Manager Thompson.
“Nothing.” Manager Thompson didn’t say anything more.
“Don’t overthink it.
Regardless, this matter, for you, has more advantages than disadvantages.”
Manager Thompson chuckled, “At first, I thought my position would definitely be handed to Jacob Zahn.
I didn’t expect such an opportunity to arise.
Make sure you seize it.”
“Yes,” Peggy nodded.
At this moment, Clara Evans returned with Wallace Martin.
Clara Evans didn’t enter the office, only Wallace Martin did.
The moment Clara returned to her seat, she received a flurry of Whatsapp messages.
Abigail Ackehurst: “Clara, who was that just now?”
Elijah Hernandez: “Clara, who was that person who came just now?”
Jacob Zahn: “Clara, the one who just came was Wallace Martin from Majestic, right?
Why did he come?”
Instead of replying, Clara chose to act as if she didn’t see the messages and dived straight into her work.
Fearing arousing suspicion from Jacob and the others, she didn’t even dare to respond to Abigail’s messages.
Upon entering the office, Manager Thompson immediately inquired with a smile, “Mr.
Martin, what do you think of our products?”
“Not bad,” Wallace Martin nodded.
“Our decision to collaborate in the first place was based on research done on your products.
Now, I have a more visceral understanding.”
Then, Wallace Martin promptly moved to the main topic, “How about it, Miss Lewis?
What’s your decision?”
“I’ve discussed it with Peggy, and from now on, our collaborations will be managed by Peggy Lewis,” Manager Thompson said with a smile.
“That’s great!” Wallace Martin responded with a smile, “Did Manager Thompson tell you to get in contact with me directly regarding future collaborations?”
Manager Thompson hadn’t had the chance to tell Peggy about this yet.
Peggy was stunned for two seconds.
Because regardless of potential promotions in the future, she was still a regular employee for now.
She had thought that at least a colleague at her level would handle her,
She never expected to deal directly with Wallace Martin.
It was like a regular Majestic employee making direct contact with their General Manager.
This was far too unequal.
But after only two seconds of shock, Peggy quickly regained her composure.
She promptly extended her hand towards Wallace Martin, saying: “Then Mr.
Martin, I look forward to working with you.”
Wallace Martin hesitated as he looked at the white hand Peggy extended towards him.
He dared not shake it!
After glancing at Peggy again, he noticed she was still extending her hand, but her expression was slightly awkward now.
Did Wallace Martin have a problem with her?
Peggy wondered.
Why did he suddenly refuse to shake hands?
They shook hands once already, which meant Wallace Martin didn’t have any strange habit of not shaking hands.
Just as an awkward Peggy was about to retrieve her hand, Wallace Martin shook her hand for a second.
But after just a second, Wallace Martin immediately let go.
It happened so fast that Peggy barely reacted.
Peggy looked at Wallace Martin in surprise.
But she was unsure if she was seeing things, because she thought she saw a hint of apology and jitteriness in Wallace’s eyes.
Peggy: “…”
She must be seeing things.
Why would Wallace Martin apologize to her?
Wallace Martin thought to himself, we’ve held hands twice already.
He was worried he might lose his year-end bonus.
Manager Thompson, on the other hand, had a clear vantage point. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
He felt something was off about Wallace Martin’s behavior.
He could sense a certain cautiousness towards Peggy Lewis.
Did they really not know each other?
Manager Thompson pondered this as he looked at Peggy’s face.
She was indeed a pretty girl, unusually striking.
Wallace Martin was a young man too.
It wouldn’t be surprising if he developed feelings for Peggy upon seeing her.
Manager Thompson thought, this was the best explanation for Wallace Martin’s distinctive treatment of Peggy Lewis.
Wallace Martin then took out his business card and handed it to Peggy, “Miss Lewis, you can get in touch with me directly.”
Peggy took it, “Sure.”
Watching them, Manager Thompson had a sudden thought, “Peggy, why don’t you escort Mr.
Martin out?”
Wallace Martin: “!!!”
How could he dare!
If Peggy mentioned this to Lyke Zhekova, could he still keep his job as an assistant?
“No need, no need.” Wallace Martin quickly objected, “Miss Lewis, you’re busy, you don’t need to walk me out.”
In Peggy’s eyes, Wallace Martin was just a big client.
Without thinking much, Peggy said, “Mr.
Martin, let me walk you out.”
Upon hearing this formal “you”, a shiver ran down Wallace’s spine.
When she insisted, he had no choice but to leave with her.
In front of Manager Thompson, he kept his mouth shut.
Once they left the Business Department, Wallace Martin said to Peggy, “Miss Lewis, you don’t need to be so formal with me, I’m only an assistant.”
