Loving You In Secret

Chapter 1471

“His name is Chris Leonhart.” Cece glanced at Vicky before adding, “He used to be Vicky’s assistant when the studio first opened.”

That surprised Jennifer even more. “So you two knew each other?” NôvelDrama.Org owns this.

“Sort of. He only worked in the studio for a month before quitting. He prefers to keep to himself, but he’s quite capable in his job,” replied Cece.

Even though it had been years since Cece and Chris worked together, her impression of him still ran very deep.

“Back then, the studio didn’t really have much business… And when we’re finally about to close a deal, it eventually fell through due to my and Vicky’s lack of experience… When Chris realized what happened, he told us our way of negotiating with the customer was wrong. In the end, we managed to close the deal thanks to his pointers.”

Cece looked at Chris, feeling a little emotional. “He might not say much, but he was always spot-on whenever he did. What’s more…”

Jennifer was listening rapt with attention, but when Cece did not continue, she asked curiously, “Go on. What’s more?”

“What’s more, I can’t help but think he’s overqualified to only work as an assistant. His ability and insight are more of those of an experienced entrepreneur… It’s just that when he came to apply for the job, he was very downcast. Not only did he ask for advance payment of his salary, but he also hoped we could provide food and housing.

“At first, we didn’t agree to his request. After all, he hadn’t even officially started working for us, yet he asked for advance payment of his salary. But then, he told us there was an emergency in his family, and he needed the money. He even promised to work doubly hard if we would give him the money.

“It was obvious he was in some sort of deep trouble, and Vicky eventually agreed to give him his salary in advance out of the goodness of her own heart. Luckily, he more than proved himself by working hard and smart at his job. Even I couldn’t help but feel being a mere assistant must be stifling his talents.

“Thanks to him, the studio started raking in money. Imagine our surprise when, one month later, he handed in his resignation letter. That was the last we heard of him.”

Even though Cece called it a resignation letter, it was more like a farewell letter at best. In fact, true to his taciturn character, there were only four words written on the letter—[ I will be back.]

Time passed, and Cece almost forgot all about Chris. Thus, she was quite surprised to see him again after so many years, and in such a setting to boot. Even back then, she knew the studio was too small of a stage for Chris and that it was only a matter of time before he left them.

While Cece was regaling Jennifer with stories of Chris, a waiter approached them and placed an unopened bottle of wine on their table, much to their confusion.

“Ms. Shaw, a gentleman bought this wine for you,” said the waiter with a smile.

Both Vicky and Cece were pleasantly surprised as it was the same wine Vicky ordered to share with everyone in the studio after they successfully closed their first deal.

“Where’s Chris?” Cece asked the waiter.

The waiter did not seem to be surprised at the question.” He’s waiting for Ms. Shaw backstage.”

Vicky’s eyes flickered when she heard this. A few seconds later, she got up from the table. “Bring me to him.”

The waiter made an inviting gesture. “This way please, Ms. Shaw.”

Vicky was about to leave when Jennifer asked her, “Vicky, do you need me to accompany you?”

Vicky shook her head. “No, it’s okay. I’ll be fine.”

Jennifer let it go at that.

Not long after Vicky left the table, a tall and slender figure entered the bar.