Chapter 59: David Harper’s Helplessness
Really? Is this the stoic and domineering President David?
Assistant Alex adjusted his glasses and glanced at Harper from behind the lenses. Young
a
ng President Harper seemed a bit different today, didn’t he?
Indeed, he had been acting unusually ever since an Instagram notification popped up on his phone. His frosty demeanor seemed to have melted away. replaced by an expression as gentle as a “spring breeze and soft rain”
What breaking news could this be?
He must have received an Instagram message from someone important. Who could it be? Alex leaned over Harper’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of half the dialogue box featuring a pink bunny as the profile picture.
His mind raced. A pink bunny likely indicated the user was a woman, right?
Alex thought back over his time following Mr. Harper, keeping tabs on his business activities, social events, and influential families. There didn’t seem to be a woman who had caught his eye or been close to him. Aside from the last high school reunion he attended without Alex, he had always been by his side Could it be a female classmate from high school?
What he knew about David was that his family had lived abroad, only returning to the US S. in recent years. Reportedly, David didn’t attend elite schools but rather public high schools, However, his academic performance was always exceptional, making him a top student and earning him a place in prestigious
In contrast, the eldest Harper had attended private elite schools from a young age, starting at a different level–he was “at the top from his debut.” The eldest Harper, who always remained within the circle of social elites, looked down on his younger cousin from a modest background. But out of respect for their father, he tried to mask his disdain and lack of affection.
Young David was not a failure like his father, Henry Harper. On the contrary, he possessed the assertive spirit and formidable methods of his uncle, Albert. Shortly after joining the Harper family, he took over several territories previously managed by the eldest Harper, forcing the latter to reassess his view of his once insignificant cousin.
If it weren’t for Albert being u unable to work due to illness, his son Jake would never have taken control of the Harper Corporation. After years of hard work, shortly after falling ill, their father unexpectedly brought his struggling younger brother back into the company. To add insult to injury, this brother had raised a son who was more accomplished than Jake. How could Albert not be furious?
as if all his years of dedication had been for the benefit of others.
Though Albert could only recuperate at home, he constantly encouraged Jake to hold strong in the Harper Corporation and not let his nephew seize control.
Just as Emma accepted David’s friend request, he sent her a smiling emoticon
Emma got straight to the point: How much did everything you bought for my parents cost? Give me your account number, and I’ll send you the money once I get back to Boston]
David, after returning to his office from the conference room and closing the glass door to shut out Alex, quickly replied to Emma’s Instagram: [There’s no need it was just a small gesture al gratitude for your Uncle and Aunt Johnson After all, I’ve had meals at your place before. When my parents were unavailabile, your parents treated me like their own son. I must repay that kindness.]
Emma was ready to explode!
What did he mean, her parents treated him like their own son. He had only had meals at their house a few times–something she could easily count on one Lund Was de a need to use that to get close to her?
Linna Since the no need to repay, let’s not have any mo
more contact. I’ll delete you
She didn’t want to owe him anything, always feeling like she would be indebted to him in the future. As the saying goes: those who take owe; those who
she attempted reverse psychology. However, would the now unrecognizable David, after all these years, not understand what she was thinking? Dand Wait wan, let me calculate it for you, okay? She was still as straightforward as ever, not wanting to owe anyone. How could he have been so blind buck then, Believing Lizabeth’s instigations?
mma (Alnight, quickly calculate the amount, then send me your bank account info, and I’ll transfer the money to you!
band. Ti only know when my assistant returns because he made the purchases, and the receipts are with him. He’s on an overseas business trip, and i wont brow until të gets back
-Assistant Alex, wailing outside to sign a document, was completely unaware that he had already been sent abroad by CEO David, with an indefinite return date
Upon hearing this, Emma became instantly furious, ‘Can’t you call him? He must remember
David: “He wouldn’t keep that sort of thing in mind. He goes by the receipts, that’s the basic principle of an assistant ”
Emma
Damn it! She wanted to curse out loud. Arguing with him was becoming a headache!
She nearly forgot that David was a skilled debater in school, able to argue with first–class eloquence. If the argument continued, he could fabricate even more reasonable excuses, leaving her no room to find flaws
She decided to take out the gifts her mother had put away and check their prices online. Then she would transfer the money to him before removing him from her contact list. He thought he could fool her with such methods, but he was mistaken
Meanwhile, David, who was thinking about how to get closer to her, was oblivious to Emma’s plans. In his mind, he thought that his fictional assistant could stay abroad as long as needed–without receipts from this assistant, he would have no idea how much the total cost was.
In reality, he was relieved that the amount was quite large, more than she could repay with her salary. He had originally intended the gifts for Uncle and Aunt Johnson as a sincere gesture, without expecting repayment. Unexpectedly, his choice of expensive gifts ended up being the only thread maintaining their connection
After a while, David laughed bitterly to himself. At least, he thought, this way, he could “live” a little longer in her Instagram moments…
After a long bus ride, the group arrived at the airport on the third day for a direct flight to Boston. George and his group also arrived at the airport, waving goodbye to some volunteer teachers.
“Mr. George, we’re leaving first. Remember to get together with us when you come to Somerville.”
“Sure, have a safe journey!”
The volunteer teachers from Somerville waved as they pulled their suitcases toward the boarding gate. With his backpack slung over his shoulder, George waved back Dressed in ordinary athletic wear, even the simplest clothing looked like designer wear on him, failing to hide his innate charm
