First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Deliberately Mistreating Her

"I’ll go shut it now!"

Mr. Miller immediately grasped Caleb Lockwood’s meaning and dashed off.

Serena Jennings didn’t dare to sleep too long; she set an alarm and woke up before the lunch break ended.

When she opened her eyes, there was only Mr. Miller, who had returned to his desk to work.

Serena noticed a blanket on her shoulder, which she didn’t know had been placed there.

A gray-black thin wool blanket, soft to the touch.

"Thank you!"

She handed the blanket to Mr. Miller, proactively expressing her gratitude.

Although Mr. Miller took the blanket, he didn’t understand why Serena was thanking him.

Today was Serena’s first day working at The Lockwood Group, and she had to work overtime that same night until ten o’clock.

For the following week, she didn’t leave work on time even once.

Lana Xavier would call her every day to inquire about the situation, and upon hearing about the overtime work, she would scold Caleb Lockwood for being a cold-hearted capitalist who was deliberately mistreating her.

Serena knew Caleb was doing it on purpose.

He wanted to force her to become a housewife.

"Serena, have you finished writing that price list I gave you earlier?"

Someone called Christine Warren approached Serena’s desk.

She was from the General Department, and Serena knew she had a good relationship with Claire Shaw.

"Not yet."

Upon hearing Serena’s response, Christine immediately complained in disappointment: "How is it not finished yet? I gave it to you three days ago, and it’s needed by tomorrow."

"I’ll get it done tonight," Serena could only say.

In fact, writing the price list wasn’t her primary job; Christine handed it to her, but she didn’t accept it. However, Claire Shaw egged Caleb Lockwood on, and Caleb demanded that she take on the task.

"Christine, what’s going on?"

Claire Shaw walked over at that moment.

She was dressed in a pink suit, with exquisite makeup and luxurious jewelry, truly a beautiful, wealthy woman.

Everyone in the company knew that Claire Shaw was Caleb Lockwood’s high school classmate, and they were well aware that the LC jewelry brand was established by Caleb for Claire Shaw.

Although the two never openly announced their relationship, it was obvious to those with discerning eyes.

Many, including Christine, regarded Claire Shaw as the mistress of The Lockwood Group.

"Claire, it’s all Serena’s fault; she hasn’t finished the price list I gave her, and it’s needed by tomorrow. If I fail to submit it..."

Claire Shaw patted Christine’s shoulder to comfort her: "Don’t worry, if anything happens, I’m still here!"

"You’re so kind, Claire." Christine was moved to tears.

"And you shouldn’t blame Serena. It’s her first time doing this kind of work, so it’s normal for her to not have the know-how. You’re a regular university graduate, while she doesn’t have your degree..."

After hearing Claire Shaw’s words, Christine looked puzzled.

She could be said to have the lowest education level at The Lockwood Group. If Serena was even less qualified than her...

The next day, the news that Serena only had a high school education spread throughout The Lockwood Group.

Previously, when Serena went to the cafeteria for lunch, she occasionally bumped into colleagues who would sit at the same table with her.

But ever since the entire company learned she wasn’t a college graduate, even eating lunch became something people avoided, as if she had a contagious disease.

Serena couldn’t explain to everyone she met, nor could she use a loudspeaker to announce that she hadn’t completed her university education because she married the president of their company.

Feeling unsatisfied with her meal, Serena returned to work early, and as soon as she got off the elevator, she ran into Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb was still the same, dressed impeccably in a suit, with one hand in his pocket, exuding an unshakable aura of authority.

"Stop gossiping about things that harm you. Learn to keep quiet in the company."

Caleb spoke to Serena as he entered the elevator. As soon as Serena opened her mouth, the elevator door closed.

For a whole month, Serena worked overtime every day, yet no matter how many tasks were thrown at her, she always managed to complete them on time, and the results were satisfactory.

This made Mr. Miller go from being impressed to admiring her immensely.

Actually, Mr. Miller was well aware that many tasks shouldn’t have been Serena’s responsibility, but with Caleb’s approval, he couldn’t say much. He could only quietly ensure Serena received more recognition in her monthly performance report.

Though Serena felt busy every day, she also felt fulfilled and never complained.

One day, she was summoned to the meeting room.

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