"Hello." Rex Hampton nodded imperceptibly, but as his gaze fell upon the towering presence of Gerard, his expression shifted abruptly to one of shock. He hurried forward a few steps, saying, "Mr. Harris, Mrs. Harris, why was I not informed of your visit?"

What? Mr. Harris! Mrs. Harris?

A wave of realization washed over the two receptionists as they exchanged glances, their attention settling on Gerard.

Gerard Harris, the CEO of the illustrious Harris Group, the epitome of success and a figure of admiration for many.

Today, they were fortunate to lay eyes upon him in the flesh.

Their excitement bubbled over, palpable in the air, as they struggled to contain it within themselves.

Bexley couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction at Rex's assumption of her being Mrs. Harris.

Surely, she was destined to be Gerard's true partner.

However, with a slight furrow of his brow, Gerard corrected, saying, "She's my secretary."

Rex, seasoned in his role after years of experience, swiftly adjusted his approach. “Understood, Mr. Harris. I mistakenly assumed Mrs. Harris accompanied you for the inspection.”

Gerard's unannounced arrival had caught everyone off guard.

Fortunately, Rex's timely return proved to be a stroke of luck.

Without it, Rex couldn't fathom the potential chaos and challenges the staff might have posed in his absence.

“What are you waiting for? This is the CEO of the Harris Group. Address him as Mr. Harris," Rex commanded urgently. He turned his head to the two receptionists, who seemed utterly incapable of discerning the gravity of the situation.

Unable to contain his frustration, he raised his voice to remind them.

The two receptionists swiftly averted their gazes and greeted respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Harris."

Gerard responded with a subtle nod of acknowledgment.

Rex courteously led the way, addressing Gerard with respect. “Shall we head upstairs, Mr. Harris? Is there anything you'd like to attend to at the branch company?"

Meanwhile, he discreetly sent a message to the general manager, requesting their presence to greet Gerard.

Rex sought to gather information beforehand. Gerard mostly worked at the headquarters. The suddenness of his visit hinted at something amiss.

Gerard maintained a calm demeanor as he spoke. “Recently, there have been promotions within the company. Have you had the opportunity to review them?"

Rex replied, "I've conducted evaluations for key positions, and they've all met the criteria for promotion."

"Really?" Gerard inquired, his gaze piercing and sharp.

Bead of sweat formed on Rex's forehead. "Yes, and any promotions made through informal channels would certainly be addressed."