Chapter 351 - Introduction For The Second Time

When the clock hit the time limit, Ivan voluntarily stood and stepped aside, letting the professionals do their rescue job. It only took them another ten minutes to get the two out of the elevator safe and sound.

"Young Master!" As soon as Matthew came out, Paul Qian and the rest exclaimed as they welcomed him worriedly. Meanwhile, while his assistant stepped forward

, Matthew didn't bother as he turned and faced Zoey.

His eyes traveled from her slight disheveled hair down to her casual shirt and jeans. Normally, his mind would criticize how improper it was for a CEO of her own company to arrive in the office wearing such an unprofessional attire. But he knew she couldn't help it as she lived in her office and there was no way she could have a change of clothes without going through the office of her staff.

As Matthew examined Zoey while she remained silent, the crowd who were worried sick of the two including the Z Image Employees were speechless as it seemed there was something fishy between the two. Especially to those who were working under Zoey as they never met the mysterious boyfriend of their boss.

'Wow… Boss Zhou is really something…' Melanie awed inwardly, locking her gaze to Matthew's godly side profile. Since she knew that Zoey had a boyfriend which none of them ever laid their eyes on, she assumed that Matthew was the man her boss usually boasted about.

No wonder Zoey was so proud of him. Her 'boyfriend' was truly someone you'd love to hide from the public eye and selfishly hog him all to oneself. On another note, his looks were also something that one would love to display in the public while his partner showed her sovereignty. 

Either way, both work fine depending on their mutual agreement. But still… Melanie snapped from her trance as she moved her eyes slowly. She had been wondering why this building suddenly became packed with uniformed men in suits, as if the son of the President was the one they were rescuing.

Now that this matter arose from her subconscious mind, Melanie wondered who that godly-looking man was not far away from her. Who was he? Was he the son of a politician? She heard them call him 'Young Master', so from which wealthy family did he come from? Melanie's mind surged with questions but she couldn't satisfy her curiosity at the moment.

"We're fine now. No need to panic." When Matthew was done examining and confirmed that she didn't inflict any scratches or bruises because of the abrupt crash earlier, he turned to Paul Qian and offered a reassuring smile.

"But Young Master…"

"Assistant Qian," Matthew's interruption trailed Paul Qian's words off. Paul Qian pursed his lips into a thin line, nodding his head before shifting his attention to their men around. With just a slight tilt of his head, everyone got the order as they bowed their heads and left one after another.

Melanie and a few employees of Z Image Group, who were witnessing this silent understanding between these men, were in awe. How could these people act as if they were meant to do just what they were told? Such a thing doesn't exist in Z Image Group unless Zoey was spitting fire.

"Who is he…?" Melanie murmured, shifting her gaze back to Matthew, who was once again staring at her boss while Zoey was acting strangely; strange in a way that she was akin to be a shy girl standing in front of her crush! This was probably an illusion!

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[Z Image Office]

Minutes after the ordeal ended, everyone went back to their post while Zoey told her employees that she'll be assisting the man with her. Ivan, the grumpy newly hired assistant, was frowning all the time but he did nothing.

When Zoey and Matthew arrived at the office, Melanie and the rest unconsciously turned their head to the entrance. Not that they were entitled to such an introduction because it was Zoey's personal affairs. Still, curiosity surfaced in their eyes as they anticipated some kind of hint about that person.

"And this is my humble office!" Zoey turned to her side, facing Matthew with a smile as she proudly gestured her hand towards the office. 

Matthew scanned each corner of the small office that was smaller than his own office. His eyes didn't ignore the people who were staring back at him with eyes full of interest. 

"It's not much to be in awe, but this small office will be big in the future." Her words oozed confidence as if she was certain that would occur hundred percent. 

Since her confidence was enough to trick people into believing or doubting their own observations, Matthew retracted his sharp eyes away from the office and looked at her. His eyes scrutinized her eyes to understand if her confidence was a mere illusion. 

A second later, the corner of his lips curled into a smile as he nodded his head lightly. "Mhmm." He hummed a low tune as an answer. 

"So, you can't kick us out yet!" Bold and direct as always, Zoey pointed her index finger at him as her eyes narrowed. 

"You have my word." In a matter-of-fact tone, Matthew reminded her as he looked away and moved his focus to her employees who were pretending to be busy with work. 

'How silly…' Matthew muttered inwardly, seeing that the employees here differed from the employees in XI Corporation. The vibe in this very office permeated a vibe that never existed in the XI Corporation — a little refreshing environment in his perspective.

"Anyway, people!" Just then, Zoey clapped her hands slowly, getting the attention of her employees who were quick to turn their heads towards her. 

"This is our new landlord. So, if you see him around, don't offend him or we will have a problem finding a new place!" With no filter in her words, Zoey introduced Matthew's role in this place as she looked at each face.

'Wow… the new landlord is such a hottie.'

'Do you think Boss Zhou can seduce him so she won't get stressed by our monthly rent?'

'No, I think Boss Zhou would rather pay the rent first before buying supplies.' One after another, the employees looked at one another, gossiping through telepathy which one would wonder how they did. Regardless, they understood each other with just their eyes. 

"Understand?" She asked as she blinked her eyes sweetly. 

"Yes, Boss Zhou!" They answered in unison. 

Meanwhile, a faint chuckle slipped past his lips upon hearing her announcement. Matthew secretly bit his inner lower lip as he resisted himself from laughing out loud. 

Why? Because he should've expected how Zoey talked to her employees, but hearing and seeing it was different from what he imagined. It was as if she was talking to her friends, or briefing the kids for them to understand. Either way, it was silly to him. 

No wonder the vibe in this office was light. Stress aside, as that was normal in any office, he found this place pleasing. 

"Good day. My surname is Xi, Xi Matthew of XI Corporation and now the owner of the building." Although it wasn't needed, Matthew introduced himself as he bowed his head humbly. 

The moment he introduced himself, Zoey face-palmed as the reaction from the employees was nothing but utter shock.