Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

Chapter 252

252 Rules and regulations.

At the company…

Inside a well polished office, sat the classy Manager Kate. She was wearing a gray pencil skirt and blazer over a black shirt.

She was busy on her laptop when a knock sounded on the door before the door was pushed open. Jeslyn walked in wearing a white top and a jean.

“Good morning, ma’am.” She greeted.

Manager Kate didn’t raise her head but gestured to the seat in front of her. “Have your seat.”

“Thank you, ma’am.”

After Jeslyn sat down, Manager Kate took a file from the stack of files on one side of her table and threw it in front of Jeslyn “Read that.” All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Jeslyn picked up the file and opened it, ignoring Manager Kate’s domineering personality, she glanced through it and It was a list of rules she must adhere to if she wanted to work with Manager Kate.

Seeing the first rule written in bold capital letters, Jeslyn took a deep breath and glanced at the serious woman in front of her before she looked back at the file and started to slowly read the list of rules, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. The more she read, the more she felt it was ridiculous:

[* NO DATING for the first five years.

*No phone calls while training

Weight checking every week

*No pregnancy for the first five years.

* No Marriage for the first five years.

* Public Image must be protected.

Stay away from scandalous incidents.

* Regular exercise

* No junk eating

Eating according to timetable.

*No hanging around the opposite sex.

*

Avoid your sister, Christine at all cost. ]

“Those rules…” Jeslyn looked at her in bewilderment. She understood the ‘no dating‘ rules but some rules like dieting and weight checking, plus regular exercises didn’t sit well with her. Also, five years imprisonment for dating and marriage is too absurd. Celestine only got two years… ah, why is Celestine’s manager giving her the rule? Jeslyn was told to come here, so how did she suddenly become an artist under this ice goddess?

Manager Kate is an excellent Manager but her coldness and sharp tongue made many ignorant

people hate her. She’s very honest and doesn’t care about giving people face when they overstep their boundaries. Speaking her mind without giving a damn if it hurts people is her forte and she is never apologetic.

“Ma’am-”

“Kate” she corrected.

“Oh, I’m sorry, Ms. Kate. May I get an introduction? I’m new to the company and don’t know many people. Hehe.” She chuckled awkwardly.

Manager Kate closed her laptop and adjusted the rim of her crystal glasses and replied. “I’m your new Manager and from now on, you can’t behave as you like anymore.”

“Ah? Oh… ok, the rules, I don’t understand some of them. I think weight loss shouldn’t be a deal. I’m not fat, I’m just 70kg.”

Manager Kate glanced at her and curled her lips. “You should be dancing between 60-69.5kg. Burn out the excess,”

“Ah, that-”

“Jeslyn, are you having issues with me already?”

“No, no, that’s not the case, I’m just a little lost.”

“Find yourself in your weight loss. I’ll arrange for you a gym close to your lodge. You should move in as soon as possible to make things convenient.”

“Oh, ok…” Jeslyn was hesitant to leave her family just like that. But she has to pursue her career. Although she is not poor, she wants to make her own money and prove to herself that she deserves to be her husband’s wife.

“Any objections?” Manager Kate stared hard at her. Even though Jeslyn has objections, she wouldn’t dare to say them anymore.

“No, I have no objections. I’m ok with the rules… but, once in a while, I might leave the lodge or the company for some urgent assignment. Please, I would like for you to give me your permission to leave and go without asking questions. It’s very important, please.”

Manager Kate stared at her for a long time. She had seen the world and different kinds of humans. When she first saw Jeslyn face to face, she perceived that she wasn’t an ordinary person, but Manager Kate wasn’t going to interfere in her matters, provided she didn’t break any rules. So she nodded and continued her work, leaving Jeslyn to dive into her own thoughts.

How was she going to break this news to her husband and son? It wasn’t easy for Maverick to pacify her yesterday. Wouldn’t he think that she was still mad at him and for that, she’s moving out? Jeslyn closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Yesterday was an adventure. 1

After she was carried out, Maverick placed her in the car and made Valen return to the house..

Throughout the journey, none of them said anything to each other. After some minutes of driving, they arrived at the beach. It was quiet and nobody could be seen around the beach, except the wave of the sea crying and hitting the edges in protest.

“What are we doing here?” Jeslyn asked while looking at the beach through the car window. It was beautiful and sparkling under the scorching sun.

“To help you release your frustration,” Maverick responded.

Although yesterday was bad, it was filled with sweet memories because Maverick didn’t just stop at hugging her but did all he could to make sure she didn’t leave the beach with sorrow.

Looking at Manager Kate, Jeslyn faked a smile before she got up and left the office.

Getting home, she clenched the file tightly in her hand as she made her way up the stairs.

“Sister–in–law, you’re back.” Rex greeted from the door. He was just coming in.

Jeslyn turned around and a plan immediately hit her. She smiled and gestured for him to come over. “Please, I need your help, brother–in–law.”

“Oh? This is your first time calling me that. If it’s money, I don’t have but if it’s entertainment news…” he beamed. 1

Jeslyn sighed. “I’m rich, I don’t need your money. Just come over.” She started to get down the stairs, hoping he would walk up to her but instead, Rex went to sit on a couch, waiting for Jeslyn to join him.

“What do you want from me, sister–in–law?” Rex started to wiggle his legs while picking his ears. He looked laid–back and arrogant.

Jeslyn sat opposite him and dropped the folder on the table.

“What’s this?” Rex asked with a raised brow.

“My problem.” She replied. “I want you to help me explain that to your brother.”

Rex picked up the folder, opened it, and brought out a signed contract and rule book. He flipped the contract and saw that it had been signed, then he started to read the rule book. 1

The more he read, the more he laughed. “Hahahaha…this is very interesting. What is my brother and Valen going to do after this? Hahahaha…”

“Stop that, will you do it”

“Of course, you are my sister–in–law, I’ll help you out but… my account is beeping red, meaning I’m in need of some red packet.” He beamed.

Jeslyn rolled her eyes, “I’ll tell your brother to send it.”

“Huh? Send me money? Then tell him what?”

“Oh? I’ll tell him you charged me, what do you think I’d say?” Jeslyn folded her arms on her chest. “Hehe, Jeslyn, do you want him to kill me?”

“Ah, so you know you’re doing wrong by asking me to pay you? Why are you scared? Weren’t you boldly asking a poor me for money? You have no conscience!”

“Between me and you, who doesn’t have a conscience? I heard you’ve started robbing people off their money. Shouldn’t you share it with your wonderful brother–in–law? Stop being greedy.”

“Ah, Rex, you are a glutton! I’m saving money for my children’s future. Valen is going to marry and his sister/brother will have to be taken care of, plus they’ll go to school too. You should send some money into my account as well, to support.”

“Y–you…you, fraudster! Who would have thought that my brother married a greedy monster like you?”

“Hehe, I’m starting to have some affinity for your money. Send me 2 billion for a starter, or else I’ll tell Celestine what you’ve been up to lately.” Jeslyn beamed.

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“Ah? You don’t know? Hehe, I won’t tell you anything but Celestine.” Jeslyn had no material to blackmail Rex with, however, Rex thought she found something about him at the company, so he got

scared.

“Fine, fine, fine, I’ll help you explain it to them… but, will you cook for me too?“.

Jeslyn looked at him with a sneer. “Convince them first.”

“Them? Who are they?”

“Of course, your nephew and brother. Who else?”

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Rex sighed hopelessly and waved his hand, telling her to go. He just ate a loss and doesn’t want to taste more. Jeslyn chuckled before bidding him farewell and running upstairs. When he is explaining, she would be sleeping under the duvet. Hehehe…