The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 291 Suspicion

Julian had nearly pushed everything work-related off t o keep Susan company, not leaving an inch away from her. When there were occasionally crucial matters that needed his decisions, he would make simple instructions over video conferences.

Susan had tried to stop him several times, but Julian only said that as important as work was, nothing was currently more significant than keeping her company.

She stopped her attempts then.

She had been working hard to become a virtuous wife who was not clingy, but at this time, she allowed herself to be spoiled once. After all, this could very well be the last time she could be indulgent.

Julian assigned all his work away. Madam Shaw was informed. If it had been the past, she would give Julian a good lecture about it, but this time, she only sighed without a comment.

Susan was taking a nap in the bedroom. Julian stared at her for a while before giving her a soft kiss on the lips and left the room quietly. When he reached the door, he could not help taking a look at Susan again.

There was an extreme urgency clawing in his heart currently. He would love to spend each second and minute of every day with Susan, but there were matters that needed his attention. For example,

finding out the person who leaked the news!

Julian shut the door carefully, a blanket of haze flickering in his eyes.

Superficially, it seemed like it was Anna. In spite of it, he frequently observed the girl through the surveillance camera while she was held captive. The wronged resentment that the woman showed did not look fake. Of course, he did not dismiss the possibility that she could be acting.

Anna was currently staying with Mary, but she was not in any way related to the latter. From what they had gathered from Mary, Anna had probably run away somewhere. Similarly, her encounter with Mary could be forged as well.

If Anna’s real identity could be found out, the conclusion was basically available. It required time, however.

At the same time, Julian had another suspect to investigate. Other than Anna, that other person was the only one who knew about his plan.

Julian wiped away the thoughtfulness in his gaze and headed downstairs calmly.

A young man was waiting. When he saw Julian, he stood up and greeted him. "Mr. Shaw."

"Have a seat." Julian smiled lightly.

"Yes.” The man nudged his glasses, still looking collected.

"Skyler, it's been ten years since you've started working for me, isn't that right?" Julian rapped the tabletop with his fingers.

Skyler replied seriously, "To be precise, it's 4,189 days."

"Has it been this long..." Julian smiled. "Your father and my dad have worked together for decades too. I hope we can follow in their steps."

Skyler replied instantly, "Don't worry, Mr. Shaw. I'll do my best and complete your instructions."

Julian narrowed his eyes slightly. Skyler did not act any differently from how he used to. He did not look like the mole regardless. However, with how long he had worked for him, Skyler had learned to mask his emotions a long time ago. What the eyes saw could not be enough proof.

Julian smiled. "Skyler, you’ve always been the person I've trusted the most all these years. With what happened with Susie now, I'm afraid I can't pay much attention to the company. Mom will oversee work for a bit, but with her age and the time she's spent away from the company, I'm not entirely relieved. You're different. You've been working for me for years and be it my work or personal affairs, you know them very well. For half the year from now on until Susie's labor, I'd like you to step it up and supervise the company for me."

Skyler was stunned for a moment. "Mr. Shaw, I'm afraid not. I... I’m not the best in business."

“You’re being humble." Julian said faintly, "You were learning with me when I was picking up bits and pieces about the company. It's overkill to only make you a personal assistant after all these years. Skyler, you're my subordinate and also my friend. I've always hoped for a day when you can actually put your true capability to work.”

"But..." Skyler was resisting. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"It's certain that I'll be spending the next half year by Susie's side. Other than you, I have no one else to entrust the task with now. Will you do me the favor?” Julian asked sincerely.

Skyler's gaze was evasive.

Were Julian's words a test or... He could not be sure.

"It’s set then since you’re not objecting." Julian retrieved a document and passed it to him. "This is the appointment letter. You'll be the stand-in general manager from now on. Unless it's incredibly important, you shall be the decision-maker of everything in the company.”

There was a hidden glee bubbling in Skyler as he looked at the document. The paperwork was provided. It seemed that Julian was not testing him this time. Moreover, it was normal that Julian did

not have the focus to manage work for the following time since he loved Susan so deeply. Skyler was his most trusted man. It was only a matter of time for Julian to make such an arrangement. 1

Despite what he thought, hesitation was written on his face. "Mr. Shaw, I'm worried that I won't live up to your standards."

"There's nothing to be worried about. I believe in your ability. Besides, I'm still here if there's really

something that stumps you," Julian said with a smile.

It was only then that Skyler took a deep inhale and spoke ceremoniously, "If that’s the case, I won't let you down, Mr. Shaw!"

"Good," Julian smiled.

Skyler suppressed the thrill that coursed through him and took a sip of tea in forced composure before asking, "Mr. Shaw, have you caught the woman who leaked the news to Mrs. Shaw?"

"Yes," Julian spoke with a cold glint in his eyes. "If it weren't for the woman, there wouldn't be as many obstacles now. If something happens to Susie, I won’t let her get away so easily.”

The hatred in Julian’s eyes seemed genuine. Skyler let out a slightly relieved breath and quickly said, "The woman is abominable. You can leave her to me if it's inconvenient to do the work yourself, Mr. Shaw."

Julian took a glance at Skyler. His expression remained the same, but Skyler’s heart lurched as anxiousness crept up involuntarily. Sh*t, he was too hasty.

Did Julian notice anything... After all, he was the one who had done the deed. Although Anne was now the scapegoat, it was possible that he would be exposed a s long as she stayed alive. Only by killing Anna could h e get out of this unscathed as the dead would not blurt a word.

Despite what he was thinking, Skyler must never show it in his expression. Taking a deep breath, he said cautiously, "Mr. Shaw, I shouldn't have said anything if you didn’t speak a word of it, but Anna was despicable. I’m afraid that you won't have the attention to tend to these trivial affairs, so I..."