Accidentally Yours, Mr. Stranger

The employees halted in their places as Sienna entered the building with poise and elegance. Her aura was more menacing than before, her expression cold and merciless.

Her face was practically screaming, 'Don't mess with me. Otherwise, you'll be fed to the sharks.'

None of the employees dared to come in her way. But that didn't stop them from greeting her, which she returned with a curt nod.

It was Kyrell's first time at the Lawrence Group, and he looked around for a moment, his mind memorizing the place as much as possible. After all, he would be working there from henceforth.

Sienna glanced at the man behind her and noticed him studying the place. She didn't interrupt him as they waited for the elevator.

Although the employees were intimidated by her, it didn't prevent them from whispering among themselves, and Sienna heard some of their conversation.

"Do you think Miss Sienna will be able to handle the workload?"

"She has to. She has no choice. I feel terrible for her. I wish I could help her somehow."

"I don't think she'll be able to handle it. She will succumb to the shareholders' pressure and give up her position. Mark my words."

"I think so as well. Sienna can't handle such a big company on her own. Eventually, she'll..."

The elevator doors separated, and Sienna entered with Kyrell, blocking the voices from reaching her.

Kyrell glanced at her and pursed his lips. He wanted to say something. But he didn't know what to say. Anything he said would seem superficial, considering the situation she was in. 

Sienna sensed the man's strange behavior, and she smiled faintly, understanding what was running through his mind. "Don't worry, Mr. Winchester. I'm not affected by their words."

Kyrell remained silent as they waited to arrive at their floor.

Sienna followed her usual path and entered her office. Even though she was now the sole owner of the Lawrence Group, she didn't have the heart to use any of the other offices.

"This my office, Mr. Winchester. Make yourself familiar." Sienna dropped her files on her table and took her chair while Kyrell started inspecting her office.

"Simon, please come to my office. Also, inform Edward and Esme as well. I have something important to discuss with you three," Sienna instructed her father's assistant.

While Sienna waited, Kyrell suddenly turned toward her and gave her a look. "Don't you have an assistant?"

"I do. But she's on maternity leave currently, and I haven't had the time to appoint someone else," Sienna replied, her eyes fixed on her laptop.

"Do you think someone from the company had a hand in your family's mishap?" Kyrell asked suddenly, and Sienna's fingers paused while her eyes snapped towards him instantly.

Narrowing her gaze, she observed him for a moment as she thought about it.

"It might be a possibility, and that makes the situation all the more tricky."

Kyrel nodded and returned to inspecting the place.

"Why? Do you suspect something?" Sienna asked, clasping her fingers as she leaned on the table.

"I'm trying to narrow down all the people who will benefit the most if your entire family is gone."

"Well, the list is long." 

A knock at the door interrupted their conversation, and Sienna gave him a look that said they would continue later.

"Come in."

Simon entered with Edward and Esme in tow.

"Miss Lawerence," the three greeted her while giving Kyrell curious looks.

"This is Kyrell Winchester. He is in charge of my security from today onwards."

Kyrell smiled faintly when he heard her. Although they hadn't signed the contract, her words revealed her decision. 

"And Mr. Winchester, this is Simon Brown, Esme Collins, and Edward Jones." 

Sienna introduced them and pointed the three to take their seats.

"I called you here to discuss your new positions."

The three people held their breaths as they waited, while Kyrell's focus shifted, and he started observing them instead.

"With my family now gone, your current positions now become irrelevant. However..." Sienna glanced at the three of them, giving them a mysterious look.

Picking up one of the files on her tables, she went through it first, prolonging the silence for a minute or two.

"Mr. Simon Brown, how many shares do you hold in the company?" Sienna asked all of a sudden.

Simon frowned, not understanding why she was asking him such a bizarre question.

"Around 0.025 percent stake."

"Did you invest when you joined initially?"

Simon nodded, still unable to comprehend where the conversation was leading to.

"How did you become Dad's assistant?"

"Miss Lawrence?" Simon's frown deepened. 

Even Esme and Edward were puzzled.

"Tell me, Mr. Brown. How did your journey start?"

"Umm... I joined as a product analyst and was promoted to product lead before being hired as Mr. Lawerence's assistant."

"How many years have you worked here?"

"Almost twenty-one."

"In short, you joined right after graduating and have worked at the Lawrence Group for twenty-one years."

Simon nodded.

"In that case, you must know everything about the company. Am I right?"

Simon nodded again.

"Miss Lawrence, I don't understand. Why are you asking this? Is something the matter? Is there a problem?"

Sienna smiled and closed the file in her hand.

"Mr. Simon Brown, do you know Dad didn't want you to continue being his assistant?"

"Miss Lawrence?" Simon panicked, and his eyes quivered anxiously.

"Yes. He felt that you were overqualified for the position."

"I..."

Sienna held her palm up, forcing the man to swallow his words.

"Dad wanted to retire in a few years from today and give his position to brother, while I'd be promoted to become the CEO. So, what position would be empty then?" Sienna smiled cryptically at him.

While Simon was yet to decipher the meaning behind her words, Edward did, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"COO?" he asked, not hiding his astonishment.

"Bingo. Dad wanted to promote you to the Chief Operating Officer post. What do you say, Mr. Brown? The promotion is a few years early. Do you want to accept it?"

Simon's mind went blank, and he gawked at Sienna. He couldn't believe his ears. For a moment, he even wondered if he was hearing things.

"Miss Lawrence, I..."

"This is the employment offer, Mr. Brown. Read it thoroughly and tell me your opinion in two days. If you're fine with the offer, you will take over your new position next Wednesday." Sienna pushed the file she was holding towards him, and the man took it with trembling hands.

"Esme, let's come to you now." Sienna turned to the woman who was sitting between the two men.

Since her sister had chosen Esme as her assistant, she sure was outstanding. Sienna knew exactly what to do with her.

"Esme, I need an assistant, and I don't think there's anyone better than you. What do you say? Do you want to join me?" Sienna asked, not beating around the bush.

"Miss Lawrence, I accept." Esme had no reason not to accept it.

"Great." Sienna pushed another file towards her. "This is your employment offer. Take a look and see if everything's fine."

Sienna finally turned towards Edward. "Mr. Jones, you'll continue your current position. You'll be my assistant until I get acquainted with my brother's work. Also, you'll be managing the Lawrence Production House."

Edward wasn't oblivious to Sienna's plan to buy a Production House. Everyone in the room knew about it. 

"In short, you'll be my assistant for a few days and the Manager of the Lawrence Production House. Do you have any objections?"

Edward didn't have any. So, he shook his head.

"Great. This is your employment contract. Take a look and see if there are any problems. Any questions?"

The three people remained silent, and Sienna took it as their answer.

"Very well. We have a shareholders meeting at 3 p.m. I want all three of you to be present. And Edward, we have a meeting with Mr. Cowell at 12. You'll be joining me. That's all for now. Thank you, everyone."

Sienna watched the three people leave her office before she finally turned towards the man who had been silent all along. "You may speak now, Mr. Winchester."