Noelle and Shawn headed to the company after breakfast. However, she insisted on sitting in the backseat because the thought of sitting in the front passenger seat revolted her.
“I have motion sickness,” she explained. “I’ll be more comfortable in the backseat because I can lower the window and enjoy the wind.”
Shawn didn’t force her to move to the front. “Alright, then. I’ll drive as smoothly as possible.”
When they arrived at the company, he jogged to her side of the car to open the door for her. It was peak hour, so most of the employees were arriving at the same time. They watched as she got out of the car.
A few senior executives even ran over and said sycophantically, “You’re here, Mrs. Pitt. Mr. Pitt talks about this milk tea that you like almost every day. I’ll go get you one right now.”
Another said, “I’ll go get snacks, then. I know you like pastries.”
Shawn laughed and said, “Stop feeding her. She’s already put on some weight and can’t wear her wedding ring anymore.”
“That’s where you’re wrong, Mr. Pitt,” one executive countered. “Mrs. Pitt looks so slim that it must be the ring’s fault if she can’t wear it anymore. I bet it’s shrunk!”
“Come on now. It’s fine if you want to flatter Mrs. Pitt, but don’t you think that’s a bit over the top? Silver can’t shrink!”
“You don’t know what you’re talking about. Mr. Pitt loves Mrs. Pitt so much that he’ll be happy when she is. Life will be better for all of us!”
Shawn laughed and said amicably, “Alright, alright. You guys know what my weak spot is.”
Everyone laughed.
Noelle was surrounded by an entourage as she headed to Shawn’s office. She had fruits, snacks, and milk tea—everything she could possibly need.
Shawn even streamed a show for her on his laptop. “I have to get to work, Elle. You can have fun here, alright? Call Wilson if you need anything. He’s right outside.”
She deliberately asked, “What about Jessica, your personal assistant? Why haven’t I seen her around?”
“I’m not sure,” he answered. “I’ll have HR call her to check on her.”
Before leaving, he caressed her head affectionately. “Wait for me, okay? We can have lunch together.”
