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    “The Lambert Group is struggling,” Ellis said, his voice deadpan. “It’s only thanks to the money I make at yourpany that they’re able to pay their staff.”


    Freya gave him a t look. “You’re making that up.”


    “It’s true.”


    “Keep going.”


    “You don’t believe me?” Ellis kept a straight face.


    “I haven’t researched the Lambert Group thoroughly, but I’ve heard it’s one of the easiest jobs in the entire industry for employees,” Freya said slowly. “If thepany were really in trouble, selling just one artifact would be enough to have collectors throwing money at you.”


    Ellis stayedposed. “It’s not as dramatic as you make it out to be.”


    Freya’s tone turned serious. “I could look up yourpany’s revenue right now.”


    Ellis was caught off guard. He had clearly underestimated her.


    Freya couldn’t help but ask, “If your family’s that rich, then why in the world are you working at mine?”


    Freya was confused. How on earth had shee to the conclusion that Ellis had only just stepped out of military retirement and was still trying to adjust to life in society? And what had sparked her strange urge to take him under her wing?


    “It was for the sake of experience. I needed to integrate into society,” Ellis said evenly, his expression calm and collected, as always. “Even though the Lambert Group is my family’s legacy, if someone as green as I am were to suddenly take the reins, how would I ever gain the respect of the board?”


    Freya paused to mull it over. It did seem likely that he wouldn’t be met with open arms.


    “Once I’ve fully limated to the outside world and picked up a proper understanding of management, that’s when I’ll step in to run thepany. It’ll be better for both me and the Lambert Group,” Ellis added, his voice deep and smooth,ced with a quiet maism that made it hard to look away.


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    “That actually makes a lot of sense,” Freya said, nodding in agreement. A faint, amused smile tugged at the corners of Ellis’s eyes.


    He found her so adorably naive.


    “How about this,” Freya offered, her trust in him shining through. “Next year, you can step in as the acting president of Anita International. Melvin and I will be right there backing you up. If you can run mypany well, the Lambert Group will be a walk in the park.”


    If the Lambert Group was a symbol of heritage and legacy, Anita International stood at the cutting edge of technological progress.


    Both the Briggs Group and the Lambert Group were expansive conglomerates, known for their profitability and trendsetting influence. Anita International, on the other hand, was all about cutting-edge chip research. And in that niche, it was unmatched—an undisputed leader.


    Ellis didn’t even hesitate. “That won’t be necessary.”


    “Why not?” Freya asked, genuinely puzzled.


    “I should only take on responsibilities I’m truly prepared for. I’m not qualified to lead Anita International,” Ellis said, not wanting to make things unnecessarilyplicated. After all, he was only here for Freya. “If it’s alright with you, I’d rather just keep learning from you.”


    Freya was at a loss for words. The way he said it made her feel an invisible weight settle over her. Ellis learning from her? No matter how she tried to frame it in her mind, it just sounded… off.


    The rest of the ride passed in near silence.


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