More Than A Favor

< More Than A Favor

Chapter 78

© Get 101

Menu

“Miles, what’s going on here?”

I glanced at his outfit–a set of work overalls and a safety helmet. Deep down, I already knew the answer, but I couldn’t help asking.

The situation struck me as absurd. Was it really necessary to involve the entire Mercer family just because Ashton was here?

And Miles of all people–he had been living abroad for years. Shouldn’t he still be working in whatever country he was stationed in? How did he suddenly end up back at Mercer Corporation?

Did this mean he was planning to work domestically from now on?

“I’m joining the team. I’ll be working with you from now on,” Miles said with a polite smile, extending his hand toward me.

His words confirmed my suspicions, but I still found myself hesitating. After a brief pause, I shook his hand. “Welcome… uh…”

I trailed off, unsure of how to address him now that we were supposedly colleagues. Calling him by his first name felt too familiar for a work setting.

“Just call me Miles, like you always have,” he said with that trademark gentle smile.

I decided to draw a line. “It’s better to keep things professional. Logan has always emphasized the importance of separating personal and work relationships.”

Although I didn’t know whose idea it was to place Miles here, Logan had to be involved. He was the executive president of the company, and there was no way he wouldn’t be aware of his younger brother’s assignment.

Miles seemed to pick up on my subtle hint. “I’m the executive director for this project,” he explained.

Executive director? That was a new one. In all my years at the company, I’d never heard of such a position.

“Temporarily, of course,” he added. “I’ll mainly be overseeing the progress of the amusement park and helping resolve technical issues. My background in mechatronics should come in handy.”

Hearing this, I could barely suppress the wave of frustration building inside me. It was obvious Miles wasn’t here to help–he’d been sent to keep an eye on Ashton and me.

It seemed both Logan and Miles had decided that my proximity to Ashton was unacceptable.

news! I suggested to Ms. Hart yesterday that we might be able to shorten the deadline. With you on

arrival caught me

to me, he said, “Let’s get

first day, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the current workflow and the most pressing issues. Once you’re comfortable.

1. D) 1413

in disbelief.

Get 10 >

= Menu

to Miles, the second–in–line to inherit Mercer Corporation? And not only that he had cleverly arranged it so Miles couldn’t monitor Ashton

me then that Ashton, behind his polished

protest, but Ashton didn’t give him the chance. “Well, let’s not waste time.

choice, I nodded at Miles and followed Ashton. I didn’t look back, but I

situation left

Miles here to prevent anything from developing between Ashton and me, but

ever found out, I was

in my thoughts, I didn’t realize where I was walking until I felt a firm tug

me, and his voice, low and steady,

I stepped back quickly, trying to

my tone firm. “Miles is technically my superior here. You

“He’s new to the project. If I don’t assign him

difficult to argue

he didn’t understand

Ashton asked suddenly, his tone neutral but

not,” I

flickered across Ashton’s face before

back to work, and Miles didn’t approach us

Maya rushed over not long after, her face full of curiosity. “Elaine, what’s happening? Why is Mr. Mercer

with you,” I said, unable to resist teasing

No way! Elaine, you should be the one working with him. If you make a mistake, he’d never get angry

even looking up from his

to him in surprise. He repeated calmly, “I don’t agree.

2429%

Chapter 78

a helpless look,