Chapter 300

Irene was not intimidated however, and asked nonchalantly, “Does this have anything to do with your insistence on staying?”

“I’m not your run-of-the-mill secretary in charge of answering calls, preparing for meetings, and other measly errands. I am always on standby, waiting for any instructions from Mr. Jefferson as well as planning his itinerary. I also have to keep a constant eye on any documents submitted by other departments and appraise them before getting Mr. Jefferson’s signature. Since I have many tasks, I would always have to prioritize, but what I do is primarily to pave the way for my boss. If Mr. Jefferson isn’t leaving the country, what would I even do there?”

Debbie’s words were prim and her message clear, and Irene patiently listened and waited until she was finished. “Oh, so you’re mainly worried you have nothing to do over there?”

“Yes, that would be the case if Mr. Jefferson isn’t there.”

Irene nodded and smiled. “What if I offered you a different position?”

Debbie’s face fell immediately.

“No, I can’t,” she promptly said without hesitation.

Irene was not surprised by her reaction, and kept smiling faintly. “Why not?”

“I’m used to this job-I’m worried of criticism if I fall short, and that I’d become a liability to Mr. Jefferson…

worry about that. I’ll make the necessary arrangements,”

fingers. “Is that what

what I

won’t agree to

matter in my

left speechless

be

lowered her head in

now, she

she insisted on staying, Irene

she would not be able to see

said, Franconia was their new base-their new battlefield-and

back her grief and frustrations,

“Very well. I hope it will be soon, too-how about

“Of course.” Debbie nodded.

checked the time. “Oh, it’s late now. I should

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