Chapter 4 Proposal?

In the end, Samantha decided against it and started choosing a kindergarten for her son. At Filigree International, a mysterious acquisition team was negotiating with the owner Zack in the conference room. The latter finally signed the acquisition contract at a price of 10 billion. As of yet, no one knew that the boss of Filigree International had been replaced. The middle-aged man who walked out of the acquisition meeting room took out his phone and reported to the man at the other end, saying, "Young Master Joseph, the acquisition has been successfully completed, and you have now become the president of Filigree Jewelry Group." "I got it," the man on the other end responded lightly. In order to fulfill his promise to his grandmother of pursuing Samantha, Joseph spent 10 billion to acquire the company she was working at. Only Samantha could refuse the wedding proposal, so in the process, he had to show his grandmother what he had done. Still, it was unknown whether he could marry Samantha in the end. Joseph hoped that Samantha would reject him. After all, every good marriage needed to be based on a foundation of mutual emotional interest. Otherwise, it would be meaningless to live together without any love in the relationship. At this point, Samantha didn't know that her boss had changed. She found a private kindergarten nearby for her son. Then, she finally had some time to focus on her work once she was sure he had settled in well in his new school. The little boy was interested in the new school, so with a bag on his back, he took the teacher's hand and skipped into the classroom. At Navette, Samantha came to work on her first day. As a designer sent by the design department, she enjoyed many perks. For example, she had a dedicated office and a capable assistant herself. Moreover, she only designed custom designs exclusively for a select few and not for the masses. This was also one of the unique selling points of Filigree International—each customer would have a unique lifetime customization service. Samantha's assistant was called Dawn Lewis. She was a young, energetic, smart, and capable woman. "Samantha, your coffee." Dawn brought in the coffee. "Thank you." Samantha nodded. In less than two minutes, Dawn knocked on the door again. "Samantha, the manager said that the meeting will be held at 3.00 PM, and the boss himself will be there, so be prepared." At 3.00 PM sharp, Samantha sat in her seat inside the meeting room. There were many important members of Navette in the room, so it seemed that this was a large company meeting. While Samantha was checking it out, she inadvertently met a pair of sharp eyes belonging to a sexy woman in her 20s. Her name tag read: Chief Designer Ella. Samantha immediately understood. Being a designer sure is very competitive. Therefore, there were no so-called friends in this industry but only rivals in competition. Since she was transferred back from abroad, it was normal for her to be disliked by others. At this time, footsteps came from outside the door, as if there were still people coming. The door of the conference room was then pushed open, and the first person who came in was a tall man with a straight figure who was dressed in a well-cut suit. He had angular features and exuded a strong aura. After he came in, he walked over to the main chair and sat down. Without needing to say a word, his majestic aura made his powerful identity known to everyone. When everyone saw him, there was an instant silence below the stage. Why is the big boss different today? The female designers in the audience were all surprised and excited as they felt butterflies in their stomachs when they looked at the handsome man. As for Samantha, she was also surprised. Isn't the boss of Navette someone in his early 50s? Why is this man so young? At this time, the vice president of the company, Elio Litton, coughed lightly. "Let me introduce all of you to Mr. Joseph Xylon. He is now the president and chairman of Filigree International. From now on, he will take over all the affairs of Navette. Everyone, please give him a warm welcome." There was a sudden collective gasp from the audience. Joseph Xylon? He bought Filigree Jewelry Group? While others were gasping in shock and confusion, Samantha instantly raised her head and stared at the man in question, who happened to be looking at her too. Joseph had a pair of extremely deep eyes that were as sharp as an eagle's, so others did not even have the courage to look at him. However, Samantha had the guts, and she had probably guessed why this man appeared here. Could it be that as long as I don't accept the Xylon Family's repayment, they will continue to appear around me? Did I not make myself clear enough? "Let's start the meeting! You will preside," Joseph retracted his gaze and said to Elio beside him. The women present were so excited that their gazes shone. The content of the meeting was not important at all, as they just stared at Joseph in fascination. This man truly exuded an unparalleled superiority from head to toe, and he was also extremely wealthy. Thus, he was the man that every woman in the country dreamed of marrying. Samantha also didn't listen to the content of the meeting because she was absent-minded. When she looked up from time to time, she found that the man was looking at her, which made her uncomfortable. Soon, all the people in the meeting discovered this. Why did Joseph only stare at Samantha alone? Was it because she was young and beautiful? Instantly, all the women stared jealously at her. It seemed that Joseph's special treatment of her made them angry. Samantha felt extremely uncomfortable and just wanted the meeting to be over so she could leave. Moreover, she didn't want to stay at this company any longer. Nevertheless, the thought of her recently signed five-year contract left her feeling overwhelmed. After some time, the meeting was finally over. Samantha was the first to rush out of the conference room. She returned to the office feeling agitated. At this moment, there was a knock on her office door. As soon as she turned around, Joseph pushed the door open and came in. Immediately, she glared at him, feeling annoyed at his presence. "Is there something you need, President Xylon?" Samantha sat down in her chair, seeming a little impatient, and did not give him the respect one should give their boss at all. Hearing that, Joseph pulled the chair across from her desk and sat down gracefully with an air of arrogance and superiority. Then, he said coldly in a magnetic voice, "Miss Woodword, let's talk." "Are we talking about work?" Samantha asked with raised eyebrows. "I was kidnapped when I was five years old. It was your mother who gave her life to save me, and I survived. For this, the Xylon Family is forever grateful and wants to repay you. Just say the word, and I will try to satisfy your requests." Joseph looked at her calmly while expressing his thoughts. Sure enough, he is doing this just to repay my late mother. "No need. My mother saved you because it was her responsibility as an officer. You don't need to repay me, and I won't accept it," she said, firmly refusing as she lifted her head to look at the man opposite her. However, she was struck by a sudden illusion with just that one look. Huh? She actually thought for a moment that her son looked like this man. Their facial features, eyes, temperament, and even their hair were similar. How weird. "My grandmother wishes for me to marry you and take care of you and your child for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?" Joseph asked straightforwardly.