ASSISTANT CULUN

Chapter 61. Qualifying Or Not

Six Months Later…

Abigail looked in the mirror to apply lip balm. Then make sure the sunscreen he wears is evenly distributed and perfectly absorbed. After that he rushed to pick up the box that was on the table and out of his room. Today he will have lunch with Darren.

Before coming out, he looked around the bistro. It's not lunchtime yet, but things are starting to get crowded. Abigail smiled happily. Means the food menu in his bistro got a place in the hearts of many people.

The girl walked quickly to her car parked in a special area. His heart really felt light after going through months filled with police checks. He was called as a witness to the murder of his family.

Abigail was grateful, Robert's death seemed to dim all illegal businesses that were in the police sphere. Massive changes are happening. Therefore Abigail can undergo examination calmly without being overshadowed by intimidation from Robert's accomplices like Darren first.

Abigail arrived at Zico Petroleum's main office minutes before lunchtime. The girl deliberately put on a mask before getting out of her car.

"Good day, I…."

"Oh Miss Abigail. Welcome to."

Abigail had not yet finished her sentence, The Receptionist immediately cut off her speech. Although not often visit the office, but it seems like the Zee Family has given a briefing related to him to employees who are in the front of the office. No one has made it difficult for Abigail since she first set foot in the main office.

Abigail laughed softly. "I wear a mask."

The receptionist laughed. "Have memorized the voice and posture of Miss. Please Miss, as usual, use the lead elevator. Young Master is waiting."

"Thank you, yeah."

"Together Miss."

Abigail walked quickly towards the elevator area leaving the receptionist looking at her with an adoring look. Since being announced as Darren's future wife, Abigail has become a figure admired among Zico Petroleum employees. Not only beautiful, but his friendly and warm character made Abigail liked by many people.

Often Abigail or even the Zee family heard the grapevine of people comparing Sarah and Abigail. As the only woman who will be in the middle of the Zee family, Abigail is considered better to raise the image of the family than Sarah.

It was not because Abigail was from the Li family. But because of the friendly and polite attitude that Abigail showed towards everyone regardless of status. It is free to bear a famous family name if not accompanied by a good attitude. Fame does not guarantee positive acceptance from others.

Abigail came out of the elevator with her heart pounding. It's been more than two weeks they haven't met because Darren has to go abroad. And right now he really misses his girlfriend.

But Abigail's smile soon disappeared after seeing Darren talking to a woman who was actively touching Darren. Although several times Darren pushed away the woman's hand, it did not seem to make the owner of the hand become a deterrent.

Abigail clenched her hands, upset that Darren didn't go away. He remained near the woman despite knowing how wild the opposite sex hand was in front of her.

Abigail looked at the woman's face, and then, irritatedly, she opened the mask. Before Abigail walked back, Zico and a man appeared and approached Darren.

Abigail immediately walked closer in order to listen to their conversation. Amid the busyness of the employees who passed by, they were not too aware of the presence of Abigail who stood not far from them.

"Looks like Darren a lot." Said the man next to Zico.

Grandpa Zico laughed softly. "Whoever will love my grandson's face, Mr. Benedict."

"What if they're both we're jo…."

"I've got a future wife, Mr. Benedict. Thanks for the offer." Darren immediately cut off the greeting of the Grandfather's co-worker.

Benedict laughed, not looking upset at Darren's rejection. "Yes, you're right. But if your girl turns out to be unqualified as Mrs Zee, my daughter is still around. Even he was very young, only 20 years old."

Abigail heard that condescending sentence very clearly. Questioning one's qualifications, let alone ones unrelated to work, was not polite. No one should be a daughter-in-law in another family is not a conversation material worth talking about. Because human judgment is limited and tends to be unfair. Especially if the questioner is a person who is not from the family.

Abigail took a deep breath, trying to control her emotions. After feeling better, Abigail approached.

"Dad, baby." Grandpa's smile expands perfectly. Darren quickly turned to look at his lover. Darren's handsome face also displays the best smile to welcome the arrival of the idol.

And it didn't go unnoticed by Tara. He snorted softly, annoyed at the change in Darren's face. The young man was silent, expressionless, answering all his questions. However upon hearing the name of a girl mentioned, her expression immediately changed completely.

"Good day everyone." Abigail lowered her head and smiled sweetly. A moment later he approached Grandpa Zico and hugged the old man warmly.

"Am I interrupting?" Abigail continued to ask and looked at Grandpa and his guests alternately after breaking her embrace.

"It's not dear at all." Grandfather glanced at Darren who did not stop looking at Abigail. "Mr Benedict, meet Abigail, daughter-in-law's granddaughter."

Tara immediately stared intently at Abigail. And boldly Abigail returned the gaze of the girl who had a much shorter posture than her.

"It's nice to meet you, Miss." Benedict reached out and was welcomed by Abigail. But the girl immediately pulled her hand as soon as she saw Benedict blatantly scanning her from head to toe.

"But sir, aren't you afraid of scandals for asking an underage girl for your grandchild?"

Grandpa Zico just laughed. "I don't think so, sir. As long as my granddaughter is happy, anything I'll do." Zico looked at Abigail warmly. "How old are you, son?"

"22 Year old Cake." Abigail replied with a smile.

Benedict raised both eyebrows, he even looked at Tara, his daughter, and Abigail alternately. Tara is beautiful, plus the makeup she uses. But the reality is that Abigail without makeup looks more beautiful and charming, even younger.

"I'm sorry for my leniency, Miss Abigail."

Abigail smiled kindly. "It's okay, sir. I understand, every parent wants the best for their child."

Benedict was shocked to learn that Abigail had heard his words.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean anything."

"I understand. But it would be better if you submit qualified or not as a daughter-in-law to the family only. Because those who will live life, not others." Tandas Abigail with a smile that still remains unshakable even though her heart is hot.

Benedict laughed in response to Abigail's words spoken calmly without emotion.

"Alright, now I understand why Mr. Darren looks at Miss with such a look of adoration." Said the man while pointing at Darren with his chin.

"Alright Tian Zico, excuse me. It's nice to meet you and your family." Benedict has Zico, Abigail and Darren. "Hurry to formalize, because I also have a son." Her impression seduces Darren.

"I won't give up on this one, sir." Seloroh Darren was greeted by Benedict's laughter.

The man said goodbye and immediately invited his daughter to leave. Tara turned around with an annoyed face, especially when she saw Darren looking back at Abigail after the Papa turned around.

I don't know what was on the girl's mind. He then turned around again and walked quickly towards Darren who was about to speak to Abigail. Tara's hands stretched out rapidly as she was near Darren. Closing her eyes, Tara immediately hugged the body in front of her.

Tara smiled as she felt a pat on her back.

"Well, be careful on the road."

Tara quickly opened her eyes and looked up. It wasn't Darren in his arms, it was Grandpa Zico. Tara immediately took off her embrace and moved away. It turned out that Darren was behind Grandpa. More precisely, the Grandfather immediately became a shield when he knew Tara would desperately hug his granddaughter.

Tara's face flushed red from enduring the embarrassment. Darren and Abigail looked at him while holding a smile. And also some of the officers there.

Without saying anything else Tara immediately turned around and rushed after Benedict who was already looking at her with a face holding back anger and shame.

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