Chapter 1472
Chapter 1472:
Miriam finally jolted back to reality. She blinked rapidly, her cheeks turning a deep red. Being that close to her idol caught her off guard and left her flustered.
She hurriedly stepped back, misjudged the distance, and crashed into nearby equipment. The impact threw her off balance, and she nearly fell.
Annabel reached out to catch her, but Garry moved faster. In one swift motion, he grabbed Miriam’s wrist and pulled her back.
“Are you okay?” he asked.
Then he released her and walked over to check his equipment.
Miriam’s heart pounded with a mix of embarrassment and gratitude. Realizing what she’d done, she bowed quickly. “I’m so sorry p>
Garry, focused on the gear, clicked his tongue in disappointment. “What a pity. It’s still in good shape p>
“Um… what?” Miriam blinked, confused by his remark.
Her bewildered gaze darted to Annabel, silently asking for help.
Garry turned back, ran a hand through his messy hair, and murmured, “If it were broken, at least I’d have an excuse to replace it p>
Miriam blinked again, suddenly feeling a gap between the Garry she’d idolized from afar and the real man standing in front of her.
Oblivious to her inner turmoil, Garry continued, “I’ve been meaning to upgrade to a set of equipment I really like p>
Then he turned to Annabel.
Sensing something, Annabel raised an eyebrow. “If you want to replace it, why don’t you just do it p>
Garry’s eyes lit up, mischief spreading across his face. He sprang up with exaggerated excitement. “But it’s expensive. Are you planning to give me an early year-end bonus, Boss p>
Annabel chuckled softly, unmoved by his theatrics. “A bonus? Consider yourself lucky if I don’t deduct your entire salary. And you’re daydreaming about a bonus p>
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Garry’s face fell. He clutched his chest dramatically, as if wounded. “Boss, it feels like it’s been ages since I’ve had a decent meal. Do you know why p>
Annabel ignored the attempt to change the subject. She lifted a hand to stop him, her tone turning serious. “Enough. I’m here to talk business. This is Miriam Lawson p>
“H-hello. My name is Miriam Lawson.” Miriam’s voice trembled as she spoke to Garry, excitement shining through despite her flushed cheeks.
Garry shifted his gaze lazily toward her. “If you want an autograph, bring your own pen p>
He even held out his hand, as if expecting Miriam to hand him one.
Annabel frowned and immediately slapped his hand away.
“This is the newcomer I want to sign,” Annabel said.
Garry remained indifferent. “What does that have to do with me p>
Then something seemed to click. He stared at Annabel, incredulous. “Wait. You’re not suggesting I mentor the newbie, are you p>
Annabel answered without hesitation, dismissive as ever. “I’m not desperate enough to sabotage my own departments p>