The Haughty Womant
The unexpected female voice startled me, and I quickly looked at the caller ID. I was puzzled when I
noticed it was an unfamiliar number.
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“H–I’m sorry! I–I was just.” I blushed as I started to explain myself, realizing my previous words were
harsh.
1 don’t recognize your voice. May I ask who this is?”
The person on the other end didn’t answer my question, Instead, she asked in a distant but
authoritative.
tone, “Is this Chloe?”
“Yes, it’s me.”
*Prepare some steel window designs and bring them to ATL Empire’s Design Division,” the woman’s
voice was cold and commanding, leaving no room for doubt. “Come in person.”
“All right.” Although I agreed, I couldn’t shake off my unease. I wondered who the woman was
she was so cold.
and why
I rushed to the technical department and got them to print my designs. Then, I brought the qualityinspection certificate and other validation documents before driving to ATL Empire’s Design Division.
Design Division was in the main building but was an independent department. Everyone knew ATL
Empire’s Design Division was highly authoritative. When I arrived on the designated floor, I explained
my purpose, and the receptionist led me to the Chief Designer’s office.
There, I met a composed middle–aged woman in professional attire. As soon as I entered, she
scrutinized
me from head to toe before finally settling her gaze on my face. Her gaze was cold and sharp, and she
seemed sure of who I was. She spoke without pleasantries, “The design,”
I politely handed over the designs I had brought. The woman wasted no time in taking them from me to
review them. Soon after, she said, “Okay, you can leave now.”
I was displeased by her attitude and couldn’t help but stare at her. She seemed to sense it and shifted
her
gaze from my designs to meet my eyes. Her tone grew increasingly unfriendly as she asked, “Is there
anything else?”
I wondered how to respond for a while. I cleared my throat and finally said, “The current designs cover
the most commonly used styles and sizes. If you have special requirements or unique structural
shapes,
noveldramaplease communicate them to us. Design adjustments may take about three to five working days to clecomplete.”
“Got it,” she replied decisively.
“In that case, I’ll take my leave,” I said, not wanting to engage with her further. After all, there was no
need to interact with someone who didn’t appreciate it. Respect should go both ways.
I was still trying to process the encounter as I left the room and entered the elevator. I was sure she
was the one on the phone earlier. This woman was unlike anyone I had ever met. She was arrogant
and event
hostile.
I was surprised to run into Nick when I reached the ground floor. We both paused, and I took the
initiative to greet him with a smile. “Long time no see, Mr. Nick.”
“What brings you here today, Ms. Chloe?” he asked, his refined demeanor intact
“I came to deliver a set of steel window designs to the Design Division,” I replied truthfully.
He hesitated for a moment before returning a polite smile to me. “Oh, but why did you come in
person?”
I smiled, being deliberately subtle, “They requested that I bring them personally. How could I refuse?”
Nick looked curious this time but maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, saying, “I see. Well, thank you
for
going through all the trouble.”
I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. “Mr. Nick, is there an issue?”After a pause, he replied, “No, but if there are any issues, we can always communicate.”
“All right then. I’ll take my leave,” I said with a smile, bidding Nick farewell as I left ATL Empire.
However, I couldn’t shake the unease in my heart.