The Mysterious Billionaire

Chapter 213

Joseph smashed the keyboard and monitors so ruthlessly that Elizabeth jumped in shock.

She could not help but look at the shattered pieces on the floor in horror.

Joseph looked at her coldly and yelled, "Get out!"

Elizabeth felt an inexplicable chill with that look. She stood up nervously and scurried out of his office.

A mocking smile flashed across Joseph's face as he looked at her retreating figure.

Charles and Elizabeth were really shameless. Were they trying to provoke him by using Paige and Hardy's relationship?

Well, he had to admit that he was really provoked!

He wasn't just trying to scare Elizabeth. In fact, he did it out of anger.

"Paige, that d*mn woman! How dare she treat me like that?"

Elizabeth hurried out and returned to Charles' office. Once she shut the door, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was scary. Joseph can be really intimidating if he wishes too."

"Did he get angry?"

"He was livid. I didn't even say much, but he smashed the keyboard and monitor."

"It's good that he's angry as it proves that he is still frustrated by this. We can put this to our advantage."

After Paige was left behind at the office, Hardy was very accommodating towards Paige. He even brought her for lunch at the Acma Corporation's cafeteria.

Hardy brought her to his private room for the meal. Although having all the wonderful delicacies in front of her, Paige had not much appetite.

It was different being with Hardy, compared to being with Joseph.

She was very relaxed around Joseph as she knew that he wouldn't play any tricks on her.

But with Hardy, it was quite unsettling for her. She wasn't close to Hardy, but he was very gentle to her. She couldn't quite believe that this was his true colors.

In her mind, she could only remember how he looked at Liam ghastly.

She could tell that Hardy was disgusted with Liam. So why did he change his thoughts so quickly and agreed to the partnership?

What on earth was Hardy planning?

Paige couldn't fathom his thought, so the best thing to do would be to keep her distance.

Hardy was polite and treated her well. He even prepared and asked his secretary to decorate an office for her right next to his.

It was strange to Paige. "Mr. Anthony. You don't have to be bothered about decorating the office. I can use the same office as your other designers."

"That won't do. Miss Anderson, you are considered the representative of our partner. Of course, it wouldn't be right for you to sit with them. Besides, with your office next to mine, I can ask you about some matters any time I wish."

Since he said so, Paige could only accept whatever he decided. Hardy then asked his staff to put some things in the office so that Paige could decorate the office herself.

Once he finished decorating, he returned to his office.

Since Hardy's attitude towards Paige was just too different than usual, his secretary was very courteous to Paige.

She kept asking Paige about how she wanted the office to be like. She even had to ask where to put a potted plant. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

When she was still arranging everything when Paisley walked in, "What are you doing?"

"I'm decorating the office for the new designer," the secretary replied.

"Why didn't you set it up at the designers' office? Isn't this the CEO's office?" Paisley asked in

confusion.

"This designer is from a different company, and she is here for the collaboration." After hearing this, Paisley turned to look at Paige. She was in ordinary clothes, but her face was so stunning that people couldn't help but stop and stare.

Paige looked at Paisley too. She was dressed in a cute dress and was clutching a Chanel bag. She looked intellectual, graceful, and elegant.

Seeing them lock eyes with each other, the secretary quickly introduced them. "This is Miss Anthony, and this is the new designer, Miss Paige Anderson."

"Hello, Miss Anderson," Paisley stretched out her hand and smiled politely while thinking ‘she knew her brother well’. Usually, he wouldn't get close to other women. But now, he surprisingly let this beautiful designer sit in the office next to his. So this must definitely mean that he was interested in her.

"Hello, Miss Anthony," Paige held out her hand as well.

After they shook hands, Paisley took in Paige's face again and walked into Hardy's office.

Hardy was on a conference call, so Paisley did not disturb him. She sat on the sofa while waiting for him.

About half an hour later, Hardy ended the call. "Why are you here?" He asked Paisley.

"Can't I come have a look?" Paisley arched her brow. As she thought about Paige outside, her face turned eager and she asked, "Why is Miss Anderson outside your office?"

"She is the designer of the company that we're collaborating with," Hardy answered.

"Uh, just a designer?" Paisley did not believe it. "Don't you have other motives by letting her sit outside your office?"

"You think too much!" Hardy denied it.

"Is it? I think Miss Anderson is really beautiful. She's just so pleasing to the eye. I would be elated if she were to be my sister-in-law."

Hardy did not let himself fall into her trap.

"Paisley, why do you like gossiping? Remember that you are now a lady. Do you want to turn into a gossiping b*tch?"

"Are you cursing at me? You are too much!" Paisley glared at Hardy.

"No, I'm not. I'm just reminding you not to pry into other people's business. Just focus on your own stuff."

"You are so ruthless. Oh, right. I heard that you are working with the Dawson Group."

"You have reliable sources. What's the matter?" A flash of maliciousness appeared in his eyes as he thought of Dawson Group.

"I heard that Joseph is in charge of it. Why don't you put me in charge of this collaboration?"

"Do you have to do this for Joseph?" Hardy was unhappy. "Paisley, you know what kind of person Joseph is, right? Don't waste your time on him."

"You seem to be displeased with him. Is it because he made you look bad just now?" Paisley asked with an arched brow.

"You are not gentlemanly enough. Are you the only one who gets to make others look bad? I was still considering being with him. But now when I see how he embarrassed you and made you so angry, I am determined to be with him."

Hardy didn't get angry at what Paisley said.

Instead, he looked at her coldly and said, "You have better think it through."

"I've made up my mind. Don't try to stop me. I will definitely be with Joseph and no one can change my mind!"

Paige, who was about to knock on the door, eavesdropped Paisley's speech.

She was about to tell Hardy that her office was done decorating. However, she didn't expect that she would hear this.

Paige felt as if her heart was pricked by a hundred needles. So, she turned and left.