Chapter 231 - Changed The Lock

Not a moment later, Tiny and Sato came running when they heard Tanaga called for them. The two were right behind the double kitchen door standing by in case they were needed. They almost bump to each other when they open the double door of the kitchen.

"Sir, do you need anything?" The two simultaneously asked while standing like a statue on the left and right side of Tanaga.

"Didn't you hear what I just said? I said, let us eat together. Why are there only three settings on the table, have you two eaten already?" Snarled Tanaga while secretly grinning.

When Sato heard what Tanaga said, he wasted no time and quickly ran to the kitchen to grab two more settings. 

Meanwhile, Tiny was dumbfounded and could only scratch while shaking his head. He was speechless. This is the first time since he worked for Tanaga that he will be sitting at the same table to eat. He was unsure of what to do...

Ashley decided to speak so that Tiny would feel at ease… "Brother Tiny, do you want me to pull a chair for you?" Banters Ashley as she pretending to stand.

This pulled Tiny back to reality and quickly went over next to Arthur to sit down. "Ma'am! Im sorry! You know me…" Tiny said while embarrassed and waiting for Sato to arrive.

"Hmm, what does your ma'am Ashley knows? What do you mean by that?" Tanaga asked seriously, which made Tiny's heart beats faster. 

He quickly takes back what he had said. "Nothing! Sir! I did not mean anything. Hehehe!" Good thing, Sato arrived in time with two sets of plates. He quickly hands over one along with the utensils before sitting down himself across Tiny.

Once Sato was seated, Tanaga spoke in which surprised everyone. "So' whose willing say grace for the food that we are about to receive?" He asked as he turned his attention to Arthur. 

"How about you, brother-in-law? Would you do the honor?"

Arthur was stunned when he heard Tanaga's question. He did not know that Tanaga knows the tradition of praying before a meal. However, who is he to question his brother-in-law? He quickly replied. 

"Sure! I will be more than happy to comply." Said Arthur with a delighted face since it seems they share the same belief.

They held each other's hands before Arthur began to pray and thank God for the meal they were about to eat together. 

A few moments later, the five of them began eating. If anyone sees them, they could mistake them for one happy family instead of employees and employers.

They happily ate and chatted like one big happy family enjoying dinner together. Laughter could be heard all around the house.

Once the dinner was over, Tanaga asked Sato to accompany Arthur so he could pick up his belonging from the vessel. Sato happily complied with a wide grin on his lips.

As soon as everyone has gone, Tanaga swiftly carried his wife to the bedroom to get ready for a beautiful and lovely evening... [snu-snu time]

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The next day was Christmas eve. Typically, everyone in the company only works for half of the day. 

Therefore, when Ashley and Tanaga arrive at the office, they saw that everyone was busy finishing their tasks since they all want to complete their works before noon. 

They decided to leave them alone and walked straight to the President's office. However, when they arrived inside the President's office, Tanaga was stunned by the mounting of paperwork stockpiled on the top of the desk.

Even Ashley's eyes widened with what she saw. She cannot help but ask her husband while looking at the heaps and piles of doc.u.ments. "Tan, are we going to finish this all before we go home?" 

Tanaga put his arms around Ashley before kissing her on her hair. "Hmm, sweetheart... Do not worry, and we will not be finishing it today. We will not even touch any of that today. Why don't we leave it all for later, all right? Let us get out of here." He then took his wife's hand and led her outside the office.

Ashley let out a sigh of relief when Tanaga ushered her out of the President's office. She was scared that they would be spending their Christmas Eve working their butts off. She simply followed her husband wherever he planned to take her.

The couple reached the Accounting Department in no time. Manager Hoshi and the two junior accountants were surprised to see them entered. They all quickly stood up and greeted them.

"Good morning! CEO Jones, Ma'am!" The three simultaneously greeted and bowed.

"Good morning!" Tanaga greeted back to all three of them.

"Goodmorning!" Ashley answered while nodding with a slight smile.

Once they finished greeting them, the two junior accountants returned to their tasks so they could go home by lunchtime. 

Manager Hoshi stayed to entertained Tanaga and Ashley while he's wondering why the couple was there in his department when he already brought all the doc.u.ments to the President's office first thing in the morning.

" CEO Jones, is there something I can help you with?" Asked Manager Hoshi curiously.

Tanaga smiled slightly before replying. "Nothing really, I only wanted to speak with you if you have spare time?" 

"Of course, sir Jones. Is it now?"

"Yes, if you're free."

"Sure! Is it private, or is it okay if we talk here? If you want privacy, can we go and do it over at the President's office? Thy guys needed to finish their work, and I can't ask them to leave." Manager Hoshi explained the reason why.

"Here is fine with me. What I need to discuss with you is not a secret or anything." Said Tanaga while Ashley left the two to check what the junior accountants were working on.

While Tanaga and Manager Hoshi were busy talking, Ashley was busy questioning the two junior accountants.

Tanaga and Hoshi's conversation last quite a while. Therefore, Ashley learns plenty about the anomaly that was happening in the company.

When the two finished, and Ashley heard that Tanaga had already said farewell, she came back to his side, upset because of what she had learned about the anomaly.

When Tanaga noticed that his wife's forehead was wrinkled, he quickly became worried.

" Is there a problem? Why do you look upset? Did the two junior accountants do or say anything to you? Tell me!" Tanaga whispered to his wife, obviously worried about her.

Hahaha! Nothing! They did not say anything negative. It is something else that I found out, which is why I am annoyed. It has something to do with the miracle happening here. That is all!" Ashley whispered back while smiling at Hoshi to apologize for her appearance.

Sorry! It was not your junior accountants. It is something else! I apologize!"

Manager Hoshi nodded while smiling. " I understand, ma'am!"

Tanaga let out a sigh of relief since there was no problem with his wife whatsoever. His face brightened up as he swung his arms around Ashley's shoulder, before bidding his employees goodbye. The couple returned to the President's office.

When the couple arrived back at the President's office, they didn't go inside. Instead, Tanaga ordered Hanawa to send announcements to everyone that the working hours were over and everyone could go home.

He then asked Hanawa to contact a locksmith to changed the lock of the President's office door. He doesn't want anyone going inside the office while they were away. While he was giving instructions, Ashley could sense that Hanawa was nervous. It was showing on Hanawa's face.

Tanaga was not finished barking order, he continued on... "Ms. Hanawa, hear this... I want the lock of that door to change immediately. Once it's accomplished, I want you to hand over the key to the Accounting Manager.

"One thing you must remember, this is a must or else. I don't want you to let anyone entering that locked door. If I find out which I will find out if anyone entered the President's office...- Especially President's Takashi.

"Don't bother showing your face in front of me ever! Do you understand!" Tanaga said sternly, making sure that Hanawa understands the gravity of the situation