A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 321

"Same old. Here's a stack that needs your signature!" Franco announced with a grin as he spread the documents across the desk.

"And this pile here? That's the financial reports you need to glance over."

"Over here, we've got the latest changes in upper management. Some top-level shifts across a few companies, all summarized for you."

"And, oh, here's the rental income for the year. Domestically, we've only collected a hundred million dollars. You've been way too generous with the rent reductions, so the income is little. Some you've deferred are still pending."

Franco guided Calliope to the plush office chair, plopping her down before the mountain of paperwork.

Calliope massaged her temples, feeling overwhelmed. "Franco, aren't you better at handling this headache-inducing stuff than I am? Haven't we agreed that you manage all this? Can't I sign my name and be done with it? You know I'm here for the auction, not to get buried in admin work!"

"No way!" Franco narrowed his eyes, his voice firm. "I've finally got you here, and you think you can escape? You're finishing this today or you're not leaving!"

want to run a business?" Franco teased. "I might as well run

at her sternly, which could pin someone to the spot. "My dear boss, at

to? I trust you completely, and all our top managers too! Everyone's so much more capable than I am!

leave now?" Calliope attempted to rise stealthily, but Franco

looked at her seriously, "Trust is great, but not everyone deserves

without a hitch!" Calliope replied nonchalantly.

bit too!" Franco insisted,

"Start tackling this, or you're banned from the

Calliope tried to muster some authority. "That doesn't work on me.

and started sifting through the work as

was more than capable, the sheer volume was daunting. Ever since

of