Flowers, Swords and France

When Charles said, "You already know too much, so there will be no room for retreat or shirk." In the face of such a straightforward threat, everyone had nothing else to say. I can only choose silence. ~Top~Point~Xiao~ said, www$w.2▼3wx.co

After this embarrassing silence lasted for a while, Charles, who felt that he had given everyone enough psychological pressure, finally spoke again, his tone still easy-going and calm. "Oh, of course, you don't have to worry too much. As long as you work hard, there won't be any risks. I said I will take all responsibility for this. The president and I are very much looking forward to your good performance. to achieve our intended goals.”

After saying this, he looked at everyone else with a smile, "So, who has any objections?"

"No, sir." Everyone replied quickly.

"That's best. I also hope that everyone can understand the meaning above." Charles waved his hand to indicate the end of the meeting. "In this case, I hope that you can perform satisfactorily in the future and the meeting will be dismissed. ”

Following his gesture, everyone left the meeting room one by one with some nervousness or uneasiness, leaving only Mary who had been taking notes.

But Ciel was still sitting at the table in deep thought, thinking about what would happen next.

"Sir, would you like to take a look at this?"

While he was still immersed in this kind of thinking, Miss Marquis, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, and then handed Charles the minutes of the meeting that she had just prepared.

"Oh?" Charles woke up with a start, and then took the document casually.

After casually scanning the beautiful handwriting, he handed the document back to his assistant. "Well, it's still as good as ever. I'm very satisfied. You can take it and save it. Thank you for your hard work."

After saying this compliment. He withdrew his gaze and fell into deep thought again.

However, at this time, he felt that something was wrong.

He looked up and found that the Marquis still hadn't left, and her expression seemed a little strange.

"Ms. de Leoland, is there anything else?" he couldn't help but ask.

"No, no, it's nothing, sir..." Mary shook her head. But his tone seemed a little hesitant, "I just... I'm just still thinking about what you just said..."

"Oh? Those words were just spoken in private, you don't need to take them to heart." Charles shrugged, "You only need to follow my instructions. I will be responsible for everything else."

"But...but..." A trace of hesitation and pain flashed across Mary's slightly pale face, "What you just said was so scary...I'm really, really scared."

"Afraid? What are you afraid of?" Ciel looked at the other party suspiciously.

Are you afraid that Char will harm the interests of the people? She shouldn't be such a kind-hearted child? Did I see the wrong person?

Just when Charles was deeply worried about his choice of assistants, Mary's slightly trembling voice rang out again.

"Because. Because didn't you say it? The matter is too important, so no one is allowed to make any mistakes, otherwise... otherwise there will be serious consequences..."

What? It turned out that this was just what I was worried about... Ciel breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

"Yes. That's what I said. What's wrong? Since you hold an important position and bear heavy responsibilities, you should have the consciousness to do everything well. If you don't have this consciousness, then just don't do it. ." Charles replied somewhat arrogantly, "Since I gave them such generous treatment, they should repay me with qualified performance."

"That's why I'm afraid, sir." Mary's eyes were filled with brilliance, as if there were tears rolling down her face. "Am I also included in it? After all, I also know these secrets... If I inadvertently reveal the secrets, will you... will you also deal with me mercilessly?"

"Yes, of course." Without any hesitation, Charles replied in a low voice, "However, after such a long time of cooperation, I know that you are not the kind of rash person, Mary, and you will not do those stupid things. Yes. It’s because I believe you are one of my own that I let you attend such an important meeting.”

This unexpected and straightforward answer made Mary feel a surge of anger in her heart.

Bastard, what a heartless bastard! It’s a waste that I have served you for so long and I can’t even speak tactfully!

In fact, she was not afraid at all, nor did she feel any moral guilt. Instead, she felt a sense of excitement and accomplishment that "I am participating in something great." However, this did not prevent her from appearing weak in front of Ciel.

After receiving such an merciless reply, tears slowly welled up from her eyes under the burning embarrassment and anger, "Look, you really think so? So, inadvertently I have actually risked my life, can you still allow me to be afraid? "

If you put it that way, there's nothing wrong with her thinking this way. After all, it's a big deal. Ciel thought.

After all, she is a girl, and she may not be able to withstand unexpected pressure.

"Oh, I understand your concerns." Charles nodded, and then sighed softly, "That's right. I really shouldn't ask you too much. It doesn't matter if you don't have to participate in some things. In this way, you can stop taking care of the newspaper office during this period, and just do the work I gave you, and spend more time with Fran..."

"No, don't do that!" Mary blurted out immediately.

This answer was too gentle, and it was also not what she wanted - she had never thought about it, and it was difficult to accept her withdrawal from these major undertakings.

"Huh?" Charles looked at the other party curiously, as if he didn't understand what the other party meant, "Miss, what do you want to do? You said you were scared and wanted to continue..."

"Yes, I am indeed scared...but don't worry about me, sir, I will be strong again." The tears in the corners of Mary's eyes were still on her face, but her expression had returned to the solemn and firm look before, "But , I still want to continue to follow you and continue this work, because... only with you. With you around me, I can accomplish great things that ordinary people can't achieve! Because...because I admire you so much that I am willing to do anything for you! Even if you despise me, I will continue to serve you, please don't. Leave me alone, that would be even more difficult for me to accept than facing death!"

This sudden and unexpected confession left Charles speechless in surprise.

"Oh...oh, that's what you mean...I understand. Then, okay, if you wish, you can continue to do it."

"Thank you, sir, please don't dislike me because of my momentary weakness, please!" Mary's tears welled up from her eyes again, and she sobbed uncontrollably, "Although I am still young, although I My knowledge is not as broad as yours, although my character is weak , but even so, I still want to follow you and contribute to your career... My family has abandoned me, what other meaning does my life have now? Serving you is already the rest of my life. The only meaning is, please don’t be so cruel, okay?”

Such a plaintive request made Ciel feel a little compassion.

Did I turn out to be such a great person? Has it actually given a girl the meaning of survival?

After all, he was a man. After hearing these words, no matter how calm he was, he couldn't help but feel a little carried away.

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"Okay, great, Mary." He nodded happily, "It's really an honor for you to say that. Please rest assured that as long as you continue to serve me, I will never treat you badly. , I am always generous to my friends, as long as you don’t give up on your own, I will never abandon you.”

Mary looked obviously overjoyed by this kind of promise that she didn't know how reliable it was.

"Sir, thank you!" Mary's face turned red with excitement, "You saved me again! I will remember your kindness all my life."

Perhaps because of her overexcitement, she suddenly rushed towards Ciel regardless.

Caught off guard, she threw herself into Ciel's arms.

"Huh? Hey... this is..." Charles was a little flustered at first, but he regained his composure after a while.

After all, she is a girl. Although she has some brains, she can be weak sometimes and should be coaxed.

With this thought, he also hugged the other party.

While coaxing, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the other person's tears.

To be honest, he felt a little regretful that he had frightened the other party into this with his casual words.

"Okay, it's okay, don't cry."

In the quiet conference room, two young men and women hugged each other. The man held a handkerchief and tenderly wiped the woman's tears.

This scene was slightly romantic, and even the person involved couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

She looks thin and frail, but she is unexpectedly strong. She seems to be older than Matilda and Charlotte...

A flash of fantasy suddenly flashed through Charles.

When he thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a throbbing in his heart, and a strange smile flashed across his face that even he didn't notice.

And what about women?

She buried her head deeply in Ciel's arms, unable to see her expression clearly, and she remained motionless.

However...she was not completely unaware in her heart.

Humph, although he is quite powerful, but he is still an ordinary man, right?

Old thing, I won't let you down. (To be continued...)