Chapter 40: Pretending to be Smart
“What-traffic police?” Kayla was dumbfounded as she looked at the transfer order in front of her, feeling utterly defeated. From the deputy leader of the major crimes unit to the deputy leader of the vice squad, and now from the vice squad to the traffic police.
Perhaps seeing Kayla’s breakdown, the chief sighed meaningfully, “Kayla, I know you’re not convinced, but there’s nothing I can do. It’s all orders from above.”
For a moment, Kayla wanted to grab Ethaniel and beat him up a hundred times! She didn’t expect promotions and raises because of their relationship, but he couldn’t just do this to her!
Despite wanting to kill Ethaniel, Kayla still put on the traffic police uniform, as the transfer order stated it was to be executed immediately upon receipt.
Ethaniel tossed a document onto the table and looked at Linda. “I’ve said it before, don’t submit Green Family’s project proposals in the future. What’s this about?”
Linda glanced at it and said in a low voice, “President, I heard that the chairman of Green Group is Officer Kayla’s father…”
After speaking, she lowered her head, her eyes glinting with calculation. It was clear she had investigated Kayla’s identity.
But she didn’t expect Kayla to be Sam’s daughter, and Ethaniel’s sudden anger at Green Group recently must have been for her. However, Kayla hadn’t shown up in a while, and Ethaniel had been in a foul mood. It was easy to deduce that there was a problem in their relationship.
As for what the problem was… since she wasn’t sure, it was necessary to bring something out to test the waters.
Ethaniel leaned back in his leather chair, his purple eyes fixed on Linda. “You’ve followed me for so many years; you should understand me, especially since I got involved in the Lacroix family feud.”
The Lacroix family had been wealthy for a hundred years, always marrying into nobility from various countries. Ethaniel’s father lost his inheritance rights because he married an ordinary woman from the Estrica region. “Han” was Ethaniel’s mother’s surname.
Ethaniel was born into the Lacroix family and showed unusual talent from a young age. Without using any family influence, he entered the world’s top universities with outstanding grades, then joined a Lacroix family enterprise as an ordinary employee after graduation, steadily climbing to his current position. He eliminated obstacles in his path and became the youngest heir in Lacroix family history.
No one knew Ethaniel’s ruthless nature better than Linda. He left no room for enemies to maneuver and didn’t give others a chance to test him, even in a trial run. Perhaps she was wrong to pretend to be smart in front of Ethaniel.
“President, I apologize for my oversight in this matter.” Linda, under Ethaniel’s gaze, retrieved the document, feeling very uneasy.
Ethaniel looked at her coldly, “I don’t want a next time. You are my assistant, just responsible for Goldenshore Group’s internal affairs, not my personal matters.”
“I… Understood.” Linda’s heart sank at those words.
For so many years, Ethaniel had been single. Even with a son, he had kept his distance from any woman. Linda knew that Ethaniel didn’t love her; his kindness was limited to shares and money. She even suspected that Ethaniel would remain single forever, and if that were the case… she was willing to stay by his side.
But she didn’t expect this trip to Seatowne to completely change Ethaniel. He had changed! And it was because of a female police officer from a broken family!
How could she swallow this?
Even if she couldn’t have Ethaniel, she wouldn’t allow such a woman to have him!
…
What is a traffic cop? A traffic cop is a dust catcher wearing a police cap! Kayla gripped the little flag in her hand, imagining it was Ethaniel’s neck, that big jerk!
“Kayla!”
A bright red sports car stopped at the zebra crossing, and the woman in the driver’s seat took off her sunglasses, revealing a meticulously made-up face. Kayla looked at her, feeling inexplicably irritated. Seatowne was so big, why did she have to run into someone she disliked on her first day?
Aria didn’t care about the disdain in Kayla’s eyes and sneered, “Kayla, you’re really getting worse. Being a cop was already embarrassing enough for us, and now you’re out here standing on the street.”
“Miss, I must inform you of two things,” Kayla raised her eyebrows at Aria. “First, I am a traffic police officer, not someone standing on the street. Second, you’ve violated traffic regulations and need to pay a fine. Please handle it within seven days, or I’ll invite you to the station for tea.”
With that, Kayla quickly wrote out the ticket and stuck it on the sports car.
“You-” Aria crumpled the ticket in her hand, almost tearing it apart. “Don’t be smug! When Ethaniel gets tired of you and dumps you, your good days will be over!”
“Even if Ethaniel gets tired of me, it won’t be your turn,” Kayla rolled her eyes. “Now, please move your car, or I’ll have it towed.”
“… Hmph! You’ll regret this!” Aria glared at Kayla and drove away angrily.
…
After finishing her morning shift, Kayla squatted in the duty booth, ready to eat. Just as she opened her hot lunchbox, there was a light tap on the glass door.
The other traffic cops looked outside and froze, with one even dropping his lunchbox in shock.
“Hmm?” Kayla heard the noise, turned her head, and saw Ethaniel standing outside. She instantly widened her eyes, “E-”
Kayla immediately shut her mouth!
Even if Ethaniel was low-key enough to not be recognized, his face still had a powerful impact. Like now, everyone except Kayla was stunned by the sight of him through the glass door. It was the first time they had seen such a good-looking mixed-race person!
Kayla was furious that he dared to show up in front of her again!
Ethaniel noticed the angry yet violent glint in Kayla’s eyes, and even he didn’t know how exaggerated his smile was at that moment. “Come out.”
“Hmph!” Kayla rolled her eyes and ignored him.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
Kayla had been uncooperative for a while, so since she wouldn’t come out…
Ethaniel’s cold gaze swept past Kayla and landed on the surrounding people. The little traffic cops started to sweat under his stare…
With Kayla’s legendary track record in the police force, it wouldn’t be long before she returned to the precinct. So the best choice now was…
“Hey! What are you doing?” Kayla was pushed out of the booth by several hands, and the glass door was locked behind her.
“You guys…!” Kayla glared at Ethaniel, “What are you doing here?”
“Seeing you, keeping you company,” Ethaniel replied succinctly.
“…” Kayla swallowed her anger. “I ask you, did you have me transferred here?”
“No.”
“If it wasn’t you, then who? Abusing your power like this, watch out or I’ll beat you up!”
“Beat me?” Ethaniel raised an eyebrow and whispered in her ear, “You should scratch me. I won’t resist. My back is already covered in scratches.”
“…!” Scoundrel! Shameless!
Seeing her anger, as if she might pounce at any moment, Ethaniel smiled suddenly, stroking her uncovered head. “Be good, I’ll take you to eat.”
“No!” Who wants to eat with him!
“Really?” Ethaniel didn’t force her, “I heard there’s a great Japanese restaurant nearby, only open to members. Jack recommended it…”
Japanese food…
Kayla was tempted. As a poor person, it was rare to eat something fancy…
Noticing her wavering, Ethaniel laughed softly, “Even if you don’t want to eat with me, remember that Ollie is waiting for you. Let’s pick him up and eat together.”
Oh, she forgot that.
After being in a cold war with Ethaniel for several days, she hadn’t kept her promises in a long time.
But now, seeing Oliver, she feels guilty for her relationship with Ethaniel. What should she do?