Chapter 188: Chapter 188

"President Johnson, a man and a woman are here to see you." Sienna Johnson had just hung up the phone with Kenneth Brown when her heavily pregnant secretary came in to report.

"Do they have an appointment?"

The secretary said, "They mentioned that President Phillips asked them to meet with you."

"President Phillips?... Noah Phillips?"

Sienna Johnson thought Noah Phillips had something to discuss with her and quickly told her secretary, "Let them in!"

After a while, the secretary led a man and a woman in. Both were dressed in dark professional attire, carrying briefcases, looking like seasoned workplace elites.

"Please sit." Sienna Johnson gestured for them to sit on the brown leather couch in the lounge area, asking, "Would you like coffee, or tea?"

"Whatever," the woman said.

"I’ll have coffee," the man said.

Sienna Johnson had her secretary bring a cup of coffee and two cups of tea. She looked at the man and woman across from her, smiled, and said, "Did Noah Phillips send you to me? What did he need?"

The man said, "President Johnson, hello. My name is Gary Fisher, and this is Vivian Abbey next to me, the... plump one. We used to be President Phillips’ secretaries, and now Noah has sent us to help you."

The slightly plump Vivian Abbey raised her eyebrows subtly at the word "plump," but her expression otherwise remained composed, a sign of her good training.

Only then did Sienna Johnson begin to seriously size up the two people before her. The man was of average height, neat and tidy. The woman had an oval face, was slightly plump, and, as Rose Collins would say, had a very blessed appearance.

Noah had indeed mentioned sending people to help her before, but Sienna had refused at the time, explaining her reasons. She hadn’t expected him to have kept this matter in mind for so long.

"Please thank President Phillips for his kindness. However, my company is quite modest; I’m afraid your talents might be wasted here," Sienna Johnson tactfully declined. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novelFɪre.net

Cultivating talent wasn’t easy, and the people Noah sent were undoubtedly capable. Sienna Johnson felt hesitant to poach his valued staff, even though she urgently needed a secretary to help with her workload.

Vivian Abbey spoke up, "President Johnson, is it because you don’t trust our capabilities?"

Sienna Johnson put down her teacup and shook her head. "No, I made that very clear just now. Eastminster Group is just a small workshop compared to large companies like Worldcraft. You both originally worked in large multinational corporations like Worldcraft. Working for my company would be beneath you, wouldn’t it?"

"People strive for better opportunities, just as water flows downwards. President Phillips means well, but he hasn’t considered it from your perspective. I have no doubt about your abilities, but I don’t want to employ two people who are here reluctantly."

Sienna Johnson empathetically analyzed the situation for them and finally said with understanding, "If there’s nothing else, you may leave. Don’t worry about Noah; I’ll explain it to him."

Sienna Johnson glanced at her watch, a clear gesture of dismissal. However, the two didn’t move. Vivian Abbey stared at Sienna Johnson for a moment before saying, "President Johnson, please don’t worry that our loyalties will lie elsewhere. We have come to Eastminster Group voluntarily."

Gary Fisher also affirmed, "Yes, President Johnson, we came voluntarily. Your concerns are unnecessary. We understand that one gets paid to solve problems for their employer; we certainly uphold that professional ethic."

Sienna Johnson stared at the two people opposite her, her gaze filled with scrutiny and curiosity. "Why? Most people would choose Worldcraft Group over Eastminster Group."

"Tell me your reason for choosing Eastminster Group."

"President Johnson, are you aware of Worldcraft Group’s talent program?" Vivian Abbey asked.

"I’m not." Sienna Johnson looked at her with interest, waiting for Vivian Abbey to continue.

Vivian Abbey explained, "Every year, Worldcraft Group selects academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged university freshmen from around the world and provides them with financial aid. The condition is that upon graduation, these students must join Worldcraft Group and comply with the company’s arrangements. We accepted assistance from Worldcraft Group to complete our education, and now it’s time for us to give back. President Phillips asked us to help you, President Johnson. This is not only our job but also our obligation!"

"President Johnson, don’t worry about us not being dedicated. Even if you don’t trust Gary and me, you should trust President Phillips’ judgment."

Vivian Abbey’s last sentence was the most persuasive. Sienna Johnson trusted Noah Phillips, trusted him unconditionally.

Sienna Johnson stood up, extended her hand, and smiled. "Welcome to Eastminster Group!"

"President Johnson, we will do our best."

Gary Fisher and Vivian Abbey also stood up and shook hands with Sienna Johnson. Sienna Johnson said confidently, "Although Eastminster Group isn’t on par with Worldcraft Group, I believe it will flourish under my leadership. I am determined not to give either of you a chance to regret joining us."

"We won’t regret it!"

Sienna Johnson asked her secretary to show the two their new workstations and help them get acquainted.

When she was alone in her office, Sienna Johnson let out a long sigh of relief. She had been worrying about finding a new secretary.

Her current secretary was pregnant, married to a decent man, and planning to resign. Sienna Johnson had been considering starting recruitment after resolving the issues at the Eastminster Pharmaceutical Factory. Now, Noah had solved a major problem for her.

Sienna Johnson called Noah, but the call didn’t connect. She sent him a text message: "I’m very happy with the people you sent. Thank you, brother."

Sienna Johnson held her phone, waiting for a long time, but there was no reply from Noah. Looking at the gloomy weather outside, she thought to herself, No matter how busy you get, you must take care of your health.

Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Noah. Sienna Johnson smiled and answered, "Brother..."

"Are you satisfied with them?"

"The secretaries my brother sent are naturally the best." Sienna Johnson’s tone was full of unconditional trust in Noah.

"Both of them have been with me for several years; their abilities and character are reliable. With a man and a woman, you can have Gary handle matters requiring a man, and Vivian for those needing a woman’s touch. You don’t need to handle everything personally. Let your team assist you..." Noah’s words resonated deeply with Sienna Johnson, causing her eyes to well up.

She knew how incredibly busy he was. For Noah to say such considerate things... it filled her heart with a bittersweet ache. Such a wonderful man, yet he would never be hers.

"Baby, are you listening?"

"Yes, I’m listening. Thank you. I’ll remember everything."

"How have you been lately?"

Sienna Johnson naturally wouldn’t burden Noah with her company’s troubles. She focused on the positive, saying brightly, "Very well."