His Mute Wife: He Can't Sleep After She Left-Chapter 27: Is He That Afraid of Being Seen?

After it ended, Kiana Sutton was sent home by Connor Grant, and Ethan Sinclair did not return all night.

Kiana Sutton didn’t know how the collaboration was going, and was on edge until Friday night when she received a text message from Nathan Lawson.

When Kiana saw the message, she was so excited that she almost jumped up. Mr. and Mrs. Smith finally chose to work with Ethan.

Great!

She had a bonus of a hundred thousand dollars and could go to the planning department!

Soon, she felt a bit down because she could no longer use the excuse of pretending to be a loving couple to hug Ethan Sinclair.

Kiana quickly pulled herself together and sent a WeChat message to Quinn Sinclair, "Quinn, do you have time tomorrow morning? I want to buy a vehicle, can you help me check it out?"

Quinn Sinclair agreed without hesitation. The next morning, dressed in a red short-sleeved, waist-hugging top and ultra-short shorts, she drove a red Ferrari to pick up Kiana Sutton.

"Sis-in-law, what kind of car do you want to buy? A sports car? A sedan? Or an SUV?"

"... Neither, I... just want to buy an electric bike."

Quinn Sinclair was stunned, "What? An electric bike?"

Kiana Sutton nodded and explained her plan to work at Evercrest Group to Quinn Sinclair.

Previously, she only went to the company when Ethan needed her, so occasionally taking a cab didn’t cost much.

Now that she would be going to work every day, she needed to have a vehicle.

She didn’t have a driver’s license, couldn’t drive, and didn’t have the money to buy a car; an electric bike was the best option.

Plus, electric bikes don’t get stuck in traffic.

Quinn Sinclair thought it was unnecessary for Kiana Sutton to buy a vehicle.

"If you’re going to work, why not just take my brother’s car? Why bother buying a separate vehicle?"

Kiana was determined, and Quinn Sinclair had no choice but to drive them in the sports car to buy an electric bike.

On Monday morning, Kiana Sutton rode the little electric donkey to the company.

Harold Young, the planning department manager, handed Kiana Sutton an employment contract.

"Secretary Sutton, starting today, you’re a member of the planning department. The benefits here are different from those in the President’s Office. You can take a look."

Kiana’s eyes lit up when she saw the full attendance award.

No tardiness or absenteeism, and she could earn a monthly attendance bonus of five thousand yuan.

Luckily she bought the little electric donkey; she was determined to get that five thousand yuan.

"Got it, thank you, Manager Young." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Harold Young smiled slightly, "Your situation is special. If you need any help, feel free to reach out to me."

Kiana Sutton knew that Isabelle Young meant her inability to speak when she mentioned her special situation. Though she couldn’t talk, she didn’t want others to treat her as an oddity.

However, the offer was well-intentioned. Kiana smiled and nodded, "Alright, thank you, Manager Young."

"Hey, did you hear? That mute assistant of President Sinclair is joining our department."

"What? She’s mute and can’t talk, what is she doing in our department? How do we communicate with her, are we all supposed to learn sign language?"

"She used to act all high and mighty, often not showing up, just because she had President Sinclair’s favor. What’s up with this now?"

"Ladies, I ran into her in the parking lot this morning. Guess what I saw?"

Everyone gathered around, "Hey, tell us..."

"She actually rode an electric bike to the company!"

"Ah, that’s so shabby."

"Seems like President Sinclair must have dumped her, huh. Beauty doesn’t last long when you rely on it to serve people."

"Right, a mute trying to make a mark in our planning department? Dream on!"

The group of gossiping onlookers put on a different face when they saw Kiana come out of the manager’s office.

They all smiled and greeted Kiana warmly, introducing themselves.

Kiana spent the whole morning dealing with them, her face practically stiff from smiling.

"Secretary Sutton, President Sinclair wants you to come to his office."

It wasn’t until Nathan Lawson’s voice rang out that Kiana was finally saved.

At the entrance to the President’s office, Kiana adjusted her clothes and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Kiana pushed the door open and saw Ethan Sinclair working at his desk. Today, he wore a black shirt with a white tie.

White signifies satisfaction, ease, or relief. Having secured Mr. and Mrs. Smith, he should be in a good mood.

Kiana was also in a good mood, as today, she could finally get her bonus.

Ethan looked up and saw Kiana in a black professional outfit, her hair tied in a low ponytail. She had light makeup on and looked very energetic and spirited.

Ha, he hadn’t been home for a few days, and she wasn’t affected at all.

Or perhaps, she was hoping he wouldn’t come home at all.

When Ethan stared at her, Kiana felt a bit nervous. This was her first time wearing professional attire, and she wasn’t sure if it looked good.

She steadied herself and gestured, "President Sinclair, did you need something from me?"

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a flight back to Lavonia at 3 PM. You’ll join me in seeing them off."

Kiana nodded, staring expectantly at Ethan, her eyes bright and clear.

"Alright, you can leave now!"

Kiana: "..."

Kiana’s smile disappeared instantly. He called her in just for this?

What about the bonus? Why didn’t he mention it?

Could it be that Ethan Sinclair intended to renege?

"Anything else?"

Kiana took out a card from her pocket and placed it on Ethan’s desk. "I haven’t touched the money on this card. It’s yours."

"Not a single penny spent?"

Kiana shook her head.

Kiana originally planned to treat Daphne and Iris Lockwood to a meal, but Iris, wanting to show her generosity, signed for everything all day, leaving Kiana with no chance to spend any money.

Ethan let out a slight snort, "You’re something else, getting Daphne without spending a single penny."

Kiana took it as a compliment from Ethan and bravely continued gesturing, "I completed my task, so when will you give me the promised hundred thousand bonus?"

Ethan’s dark eyes scrutinized Kiana, "You refuse three million just to ask for a hundred thousand?"

Kiana was briefly stunned. Was Ethan thinking of giving her the whole three million?

But then she considered he might be testing her.

Either way, having finally gotten into Evercrest Group, she couldn’t afford to offend the president on her first day.

"The three million was the working funds you gave me. Now that the task is complete, the money should be returned to you. The hundred thousand is my reward for completing the task, I only want that."

Kiana’s expression was serious and earnest, and Ethan wasn’t sure if she was just good at pretending or if he was too tired recently, but he couldn’t quite see through this woman.

"The bonus will be issued with your salary; now, leave!"

With Ethan’s words, Kiana felt relieved and turned to leave the office without looking back.

At two in the afternoon, Nathan Lawson placed a garment bag on Kiana’s desk. After changing in the restroom, she quietly took the elevator to the parking lot.

Seeing Kiana in her sneaky manner, Ethan’s eyebrows furrowed tightly.

Was he really that unpresentable?