Chapter 848 Request for a Replacement
There were many things about Juniper that Saffron hated.
She hated that Juniper was good-looking, that she stood out in a crowd. She hated her great figure, her poise, and how she could make a white blouse and pencil skirt look both professional and aristocratic. She hated her confidence in every gesture, hated...
In short, she just hated her—no, she loathed everything about her!
Feeling the strange looks from those around her, Juniper remained unfazed, calmly ordering a salad and sitting down to eat.
Kieran handed her a fork, "They're all looking at you."
"That's because I'm good-looking," Juniper teased.
"You are quite confident," Kieran smiled.
Juniper playfully winked, "Shouldn't I be confident?"
"You should."
She was very serious at work, but in private, she showed a bit of girlish playfulness, a combination that strongly attracted Kieran. Few men could resist it.
Unfortunately, she probably already had a boyfriend.
Kieran was well aware of his role—her mentor at work, a friend.
It wasn't that he didn't like her; he just didn't dare to. He constantly reminded himself to stay on his side of the line and never cross it.
"That's right."
"But their looks aren't that simple. Look, they're all gathered around Saffron."
At Kieran's mention, Juniper noticed Saffron was there too, sitting at a table with six people, four of whom were the biggest gossips in the company.
"The company is buzzing with the news that Saffron is Mr. Cooper's daughter."
"I knew she wouldn't keep it to herself," Juniper chuckled. A vain woman like Saffron would want to broadcast it to the world.
"Also, there are some bad rumors about you."
Juniper took a bite of her food, "That I have a backer, some sugar daddy, right?"
"You've heard?"
"No, I just guessed. Every company I've been at has had those rumors. It would be strange if they didn't, right?" she said nonchalantly, "Besides, this time I parachuted in as Deputy General Manager, so of course, they're going to think that. It's normal."
"You're not angry?"
"Why should I be?" Juniper retorted.
"A girl's reputation is important, isn't it?"
"Those who are clear-minded will remain so. I know I'm a good girl, and that's enough. As for them, I'm too busy with work to care about what those women think. They just gossip behind my back. If anyone dares to say it to my face, I'll slap them."
This answer surprised Kieran, "You're very carefree."
"Growing up as the target of women's jealousy, how could I not be? This is nothing to me. I just want a good job; the rest..." Juniper waved her hand, "I don't care at all."
"I'm glad you think that way." Kieran admired her even more.
That evening, at The Cooper Villa.
Saffron was massaging Aaron's back, making tea, and showering him with sweet words, being very attentive.
"Alright, Saffron, you've been busy at the company all day. Sit down and rest."
"Dad loves me the most," Saffron kissed him on the cheek.
"You've been working for a few days now. Have you been working hard?"
"Of course, I have. I've been working so hard. And I'm very popular at the company; everyone likes me."
"Really?" Aaron wasn't up-to-date with the company, so he wasn't sure. But he could only believe half of what she said.
"Of course. Dad, I really want to work hard. You'll help me, right?"
"How?"
"I... I want someone experienced to mentor me."
"Didn't Juniper arrange someone for you?"
"But that Jasper is too old-fashioned and hard to get along with. We have nothing in common. I think it would be better if someone my age mentored me."
"Who do you want to mentor you?"
"Kieran!"
"He can't. He's currently mentoring Juniper."
"Then transfer him to me," Saffron clung to Aaron's arm, acting spoiled, "Dad, I heard he's really capable. If he mentors me, I'll improve faster. Juniper studied finance, so she has a better foundation. Anyone can mentor her. But I need someone really skilled."
"There are many capable people in the company. I'll arrange someone for you tomorrow."
"No, I just want Kieran."
"Don't be unreasonable."
"Honey, Saffron is working so hard now. Just agree to her request," Elara persuaded, "If Kieran can mentor Juniper, why can't he mentor Saffron? They're both your daughters; you can't be biased."
"Kieran is doing well with Juniper. Changing now would be inconvenient."
"Isn't Juniper very capable? Does she still need a mentor? Besides, she's been working for half a month. She should be getting the hang of it by now. Why keep monopolizing Kieran?"
"Dad... please grant me this small wish. You're the best," Saffron pleaded, acting spoiled.
"Saffron..."
"I've been so obedient all my life. Can't I be willful just this once? Dad..." Saffron kept calling him "Dad," making Aaron feel helpless.
"You waste water and electricity at the company, and now you want to waste talent? Saffron, do you think the company is a playground? Kieran is the general manager, not your playmate!" Juniper walked in and said.
"Yes, Saffron, you can't be willful."
"I'm not being willful; she is," Saffron pointed at Juniper, "Dad, I haven't told you how she bullies me at the company."
"How could Juniper bully you?"
"She did! She made me a department head but reduced our team from ten people to three. She's sidelining me."
"The number of people isn't the point. A capable person can succeed even alone. An incompetent person would waste a team," Juniper said sharply, "You eat snacks and play games at the company every day. Should I have ten people accompany you to play games?"
"You play games at the company?" Aaron frowned.
"I... I'm still learning. But I really want to learn, which is why I want Kieran to mentor me. If he acknowledges me, I'll definitely work hard."
"I already arranged someone to mentor you, but you refuse to learn," Juniper shook her head.
"Why did you arrange for an old, ugly guy to mentor me?"
"Are you at the company to learn or to find handsome guys?" Juniper retorted.
"Well, he's so ugly that he makes me lose my interest. How can I learn?" Saffron muttered.
"Saffron! You're too willful!"
"No, I'm not. She's targeting me and bullying me. She even scolded me in front of everyone at a company meeting!" Saffron complained, looking very aggrieved.
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