Chapter 222 - 8: Jealousy
The restaurant buzzed with laughter and the clink of glasses as the company celebrated its successful deal with a new client.
Every department that had played a part was invited to the celebratory dinner, turning the usually quiet upscale restaurant into a lively gathering place.
The entire staff had shown up, eager to unwind after weeks of hard work. One of the departments included in the gathering is the Payroll Division, thus, despite his unwillingness to come, Killian Arden had no choice but to attend.
The spacious venue, brightly lit with lights, was packed with tables, each filled with employees, their chatter merging into a soft cacophony of voices.
At the head of the room sat the executives, including Nathaniel Horace—the real chairman of HZ Finance Solutions—sitting inconspicuously among the directors, pretending to be Steve Williams, the deputy director overseeing the company’s affairs.
Despite his position, he had requested to sit with the Payroll Division tonight, citing a desire to connect more with the employees directly involved in the deal.
Everyone welcomed the idea, though many didn’t understand why Steve—a man they considered a temporary deputy—was so interested in the Payroll Division.
After all, his role was more managerial, overseeing operations rather than diving into specific departments.
Nathaniel, in disguise as Steve, had his reasons. His eyes kept wandering to one particular person seated just a few spots away from him, Killian, the diligent payroll employee who had been plaguing his thoughts for weeks.
"Ma’am, can we get another plate of pork belly here!"
An employee shouted, momentarily snapping Nathaniel was his gaze. He looked away and engaged himself in chatting with his table mates, but only a few minutes later, and his eyes would mirror the male omega again.