1. A Test from Mister Harper

“Unfortunately, other children can also tell stories. Isn’t there something more special that you can show?” Rowan Harper raised an

eyebrow.

“Louis is good at counting.”

“No, you’re the smarter one, Emily.”

Before the twins argued, Rowan tested them with simple mathematical operations. Amazingly, the twins always answered quickly and precisely. Then, he tested their numeracy skills with more complicated cases. Again, the questions given seemed easy for them.

“Last question. One of our subsidiaries plans to add computers. The research department needs 8, IT needs 5, marketing needs 3, and administration needs 2. But, the available budget is only enough to buy 16 high-end computers of the same type. What should we do?”

Louis and Emily looked at each other. They didn’t expect to encounter such a problem.

“The total required is 18.”

“That’s right, 2 units more than budgeted.”

Rowan Harper secretly smiled proudly. Such a small kids could already discuss things beyond their age? Truly extraordinary!

“Sir, may we ask you something?” Emily looked up. “Why do marketing and administration departments need additional computers?”

“The marketing department needs to conduct market research and process data, while administration needs to manage documents.”

ley don’t have to use high-

specifation computers for those light tasks, unlike research and IT departments.”

Emily elbowed Louis in the arm. “Specification, Louis, not specifation.”

“Yes, that’s what I mean.”

Rowan Harper’s laughter suddenly filled the air. In his entire life, it was the first time he had encountered such amazing children.

“Great! Very great! It would be an honor for our company to be able to pay for the schooling of children as genius as you two.”

“So, can we take part in the selection?” Louis asked enthusiastically.

two.” A second later, Rowan called the women near the door to come closer. After the official announcement, contact these children’s parents. Collect their documents. Don’t forget to invite them as special

Louis and Emily laughed out loud. They

around Rowan Harper and the female employees.

buzz, the worker bees managed to get the

buzz buzz, the queen bee will definitely be very

twins’ behavior, Rowan sighed lightly. He understood. Even though Louis and Emily were geniuses, they were still

I would have had great- grandchildren at their age.’

for your

a message from a small device in her

ear.

his reverie. Instead of taking a step, he straightened up his

I trust their judgment. I

now.”

a firm expression, Rowan turned

back.

boy must be urged. He won’t be able to give me

***

again found himself lost in thought

was no one there. Neither Vivian nor the HR team knew

Kara’s dismissal. They had not moved to find a replacement.

I ask for a new secretary? Maybe, I would stop looking out the desk if a boring woman

his head. ‘No. I just need to find a way to keep my mind

“Philip!”

bodyguard came into the room.

the

yet, Sir. I’ll contact her.”

Frank waved him off. The guard disappeared from sight

was really angry. He hadn’t produced anything all day. He was too busy expelling the image of Kara

like this, I’d better

widened. He couldn’t believe what

can’t be crazy because that stupid secretary left me.”

moments. There is no annoying face or behavior

working

a smile, Frank pulled the top document from the stack. Just when he opened the first page, a citrus scent caught his nose. He remembered how swiftly Kara turned the paper.

his side, carrying out duties. Now that she’s not around, why did her body

let that lowly girl overshadow you,” he whispered to himself. His jaw throbbed

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