The next day, at the research institute.
Matthew Lawrence sat on a swivel chair in the laboratory with his hands in his pockets, while a researcher beside him was reporting on the work.
“How is it? With your technology, can you smelt that piece of metal in his head?”
“No problem, boss,” the researcher answered earnestly.
“Although the outer coating of the metal you brought back hardly conducts heat, as long as the temperature is high enough, it will still deform and flake off.”
“As of 8:15 this morning, the weapon you requested has entered the manufacturing process. Based on the current smelting progress, it is estimated that it will be completed within five days.” Listening to the researcher’s report, Matthew Lawrence nodded with satisfaction.
The’strange metal’ he spoke of was, in fact, the Vibranium from Hammerhead’s head.
After Matthew Lawrence planted him in the ground, he very mercifully let him rest in peace, without any pain in the process.
What?
You ask how I know he didn’t feel any pain?
Of course I know!
If Hammerhead were uncomfortable, he would run away; the fact that he didn’t run means he was very comfortable.
And on the premise that he was comfortable, Matthew Lawrence had the laboratory staff remove the steel plate from his head, smelt it, and craft it into a dagger.
Of course, Matthew Lawrence also wanted to make a larger weapon, but unfortunately, the steel plate with the Vibranium coating was only so big.
Making a normal-sized dagger out of the coating was already stretching it, and it was impossible to make anything else.
Returning to the top-floor office.
Matthew Lawrence leaned lazily against his office chair, scrolling through a tablet used to approve departmental task assignments.
The work on the computer was monotonous; it was either a venue needing security personnel or escorting some VIP to an important location.
Matthew Lawrence didn’t care at all about the content of these tasks; the only thing he needed to focus on was whether the price was reasonable.
After all, so many people under him needed to eat.
Matthew Lawrence had to ensure high pay and good benefits while keeping the capital chain intact, which was actually a very difficult thing to do.
“Sigh… usually Eleanor Ross does this kind of work. Now that Eleanor Ross has been sent on an assignment, these tasks have fallen back into my hands…”
“It’s incredibly boring.”
Just as Matthew Lawrence was muttering about when Eleanor Ross would be back to take over the work, his phone, placed to the side, suddenly popped up a message.
[Eleanor Ross: Sir, I considered that during my absence, internal company affairs might pile up and cause you unnecessary burden and annoyance. Without your permission, I have paid out of my own pocket to hire a temporary assistant for you. After my investigation, I found that this assistant has outstanding work capabilities; you can hand over some non-core company tasks to her.]
“…”
It must be said, Eleanor Ross is truly a qualified assistant!
She has both looks and work capability!
This is also why, during the last street conflict, Eleanor Ross was the first to stand in front of Matthew Lawrence, ready to fight.
Most importantly!
Even while Eleanor Ross is on a business trip, she is still worried that Matthew Lawrence might not handle internal work well alone at the company!
What diligence this is!
Furthermore!
To share Matthew Lawrence’s burden, she even paid out of her own pocket to hire an assistant!
This is simply the existence that all bosses dream of!
Letting out a long breath — Matthew Lawrence picked up his phone and replied.
[Matthew Lawrence: Hmm, you are very thoughtful. By the way, what is your current salary?]
[Eleanor Ross: My salary? The annual salary is around 1.7 million.]
[Matthew Lawrence: Double it.]
[Eleanor Ross:!!!]
[Eleanor Ross: Thank you, boss!! Boss is generous!!]
[system points + 50, Eleanor Ross’s favorability towards you has increased! And she now has the intention to devote herself to the company until her last breath!]
[Matthew Lawrence: However, Eleanor Ross… while I appreciate your action of hiring a new assistant, I still hope you will return quickly after finishing the tasks I assigned. You are not by my side, and I am somewhat unaccustomed to it.]
Eleanor Ross, who was speeding down the highway, saw the last line of text on her phone and almost let go of the steering wheel…
Two minutes later, Eleanor Ross, having pulled her car to the side of the road, sent a reply.
[Eleanor Ross: Sir, company regulations. Employees and superiors are not allowed to date.]
[Matthew Lawrence:???]
[Matthew Lawrence: That is exactly what I wanted to say. So, finish your business and hurry back to work.]
[Eleanor Ross: Oh…]
Turning off the screen again.
Matthew Lawrence pursed his lips in some helplessness.
He remembered Eleanor Ross as an ice queen, always strictly business in front of anyone…
Today, this kind of ‘glitch’ appeared; hopefully, this situation wasn’t caused by the salary raise.
If that were the case, then it seems future salary raises should be smaller…
Hmm…
how much less would be appropriate?
Just as he was pondering how much less of a raise would be appropriate, the office door was suddenly knocked.
Knock, knock, knock —
“Come in,” Matthew Lawrence said indifferently.
As soon as he finished speaking.
A woman wearing an OL uniform with short black hair and a face with distinct Oriental beauty pushed the door open and entered, holding a file tightly wrapped in kraft paper in her hand.
“Hello, I am the assistant hired by Ms. Eleanor Ross. You can call me Jessica.”
“This is Ms. Eleanor Ross’s employment letter and recommendation letter. Please take a look.”
‘Jessica’ handed over the file in her hand.
Matthew Lawrence looked at the file handed to him, then glanced at ‘Jessica’s’ face.
“…You said, your name is Jessica?”
“That’s right,” ‘Jessica’ nodded earnestly.
Seeing this, Matthew Lawrence almost laughed out loud.
You’re named a damn Jessica!
Don’t think I won’t recognize you just because you changed into a work uniform!
— Ada Wong!
Seriously, why aren’t you out hitting on Leon instead of running to my company to be a secretary?
A flash of doubt crossed Matthew Lawrence’s eyes.
If someone said Ada Wong was actually hired by Eleanor Ross, he wouldn’t believe it even if he died.
With Eleanor Ross’s personality, it was impossible for her to plant a mole in the company right now.
Because if she wanted to, he would never have been able to sit in this position; he likely would have died in some accident before even taking office.
The fact that Ada Wong could come meant that the real assistant Eleanor Ross hired might have already been kidnapped to who knows where.
The file in her hand must also be forged.
Just like how she tricked Leon back then.
“Mr. Lawrence, this is my information and employment letter…” Ada Wong pushed the kraft paper bag forward with a straight face.
Matthew Lawrence glanced at the paper bag in front of him, then pushed it back to her: “No need to look… I trust Eleanor Ross, and since you were personally hired by Eleanor Ross, then naturally I trust you too.”
“As the saying goes, trust those you employ, and do not employ those you distrust. Wouldn’t you agree, Ms. Jes — — si — — ca?”