Chapter 647

For some reason, Melody felt inexplicably nervous when she heard his low and hoarse voice.

She scolded herself inwardly for being useless. Then she calmed herself down and pushed the door open.

When the door opened, she saw Ken sitting at his desk, comparing the documents in his hand with the things on his computer. He did not even look up to see who was coming in.

Melody wanted to make fun of Ken. She turned around and took the food box from Spencer. She left a food box for James. Then she gestured for them to leave the room.

Spencer subconsciously wanted to speak, but James covered his mouth and dragged him out.

The office door closed automatically. Melody did not make a sound. She took the food box to the desk and opened the food box lid at the corner of the desk.

The food box had a good insulation effect. She could feel that the ravioli was still hot.

She drenched the ravioli with the seasonings she had brought, ripped open a disposable fork, and gently pushed the food box near Ken’s hand.

Ken saw a food box containing the ravioli from the corner of his eye. He subconsciously thought James had acted on his own.

Ken frowned and said unhappily, “I’ll eat after I’m done.”

Then he thought James would immediately take the food box away. Unexpectedly, James pushed his luck. Instead of taking the box away, he pushed it toward Ken.

The edge of the food box almost touched Ken’s arm.

‘When did James become so disobedient?’ thought Ken.

“James Deeds!”

Ken glared over coldly but widened his eyes in surprise the next second.

Melody was startled by Ken’s words. She didn’t expect Ken to react so strongly.

No wonder James had specially sent her a message. It turned out that James did not dare to do so for fear of getting into trouble.

‘James Deeds, you don’t want to get into trouble, but let me do it, right?’ thought Melody.

Melody quickly came back to her senses. She scratched her neck awkwardly and said, “You must eat no matter how much work you have. It will delay your work when you suffer from stomach problems due to hunger. A stomachache is as constant as a toothache, and you can’t concentrate on your work.”

Melody tried hard to think of a reason to absolve herself of her arbitrary decision just then. Then she saw Ken directly pull the food box over and reach out to her for a fork.

Melody hesitated before handing a fork to him.

“Have a seat.” Ken was not in a hurry to eat the ravioli. Instead, he let her sit opposite him.

There was a stool there. Melody walked over and sat down.

“I’m sorry, I…”

“Sorry,” Ken interrupted her apology. “I didn’t know it was you.”

‘So… he isn’t angry?’ thought Melody.

Melody probed, “Am I disturbing you?”

“No.” Ken shook his head. “The work has to be completed before tomorrow, but there’s plenty of time.”

Melody took a closer look at him and saw there was no anger in his eyes. Only then did she relax and return to normal.

“I don’t mean to be rude, but your habit of skipping meals when you’re busy is bad. Our lady boss of Herbathrive has got gastric cancer because she irregularly eats three meals a day. Of course, it was in the early stages. She was about to recover and be discharged.”

Melody paused and added, “I’m not cursing you. I’m just reminding you that health comes first.”

Ken looked at her deeply and said, “Don’t worry. I won’t let you be a widow.”

Melody’s eyes widened in frustration.

‘What widow? What the hell…

Before she could think of anything to rebuke him, Ken obediently picked up a ravioli and ate it.

After eating one, he asked her with certainty, “Did you make it?”

“Not really. I didn’t take part in making the ravioli. I only mixed the ingredients. I put the herbs in it. It increases one’s immunity to prevent colds. Eat more while it’s hot.”

“I didn’t taste herbs.”

“I used ingredients to block the smell of the herbs.”

“It’s a good imaginative idea.” Ken was generous in his praise.

Melody was about to say that it was nothing. Her master did it when she was little. Then she heard Ken ask again, “Do you have any ideas for creating a brand for it?”

“What?” It took Melody a second to realize Ken was referring to the ravioli she had brought.

“It’s just something casually made. I didn’t overthink it,” Melody said quickly.

“Then think about it for the next two days. Tell me the results when you’ve thought it through.”

Melody gave him a questioning look.

Ken explained to her.

“The Swanson Group has long been the leader of the property industry. Its entertainment industry is also well-known around the world. The group plans to enter the catering industry in the second half of this year.”

The Swanson Group owned many hotels but had no actual catering and foodstuffs.

Melody was secretly shocked.

‘The kind of thing is considered a company secret before it is announced. He tells me this?’ thought Melody.

Ken continued, “The catering industry has always been a huge cake

that can’t be divided. My father can’t do it all himself. If you’re interested, I’ll take over this piece.”

This way, Ken had a firm foothold in the Swanson Group.

Melody understood what Ken meant.

She only thought two seconds before saying, “I’ve decided and agreed. Let’s start with the instant ravioli.”

She wasn’t doing it for Ken, but since it was a major project of the Swanson Group, and Ramon couldn’t spare so much energy, either Ken or Ulric would be in charge of the area.

Of course, she couldn’t let Ulric get this big cake.

The more powerful Ulric was, the less likely she would succeed in her revenge. Even if she did not have the intention, she had it now. Moreover, she had the determination to succeed.

Ken looked at the change in Melody’s expression. Although he did not understand why she suddenly looked ambitious, it was a good thing that she agreed.

‘She will get a good share of the spoils. I can also get a better handle on the Swanson Group. It is the best of both worlds. However…’ thought Ken.

“The plan isn’t complete yet. You don’t have to put in too much effort to tire yourself out,” said Ken.

Anyway, health mattered most.

Melody nodded. “I know what I’m doing. Hurry up and eat. There’s no winter in Silverlake. Winter comes after summer. The weather is getting colder, and the ravioli easily get cold, which is bad for your stomach.”

“Okay.” Ken nodded. He quickly ate all thirty or so ravioli. Moreover, it seemed he could eat a little more.

“It’s delicious,” he praised sincerely.

It was hard to make something as simple as the ravioli taste so good.

However, she had done it. Not only that but also she had also mixed the immune-boosting herbs in the ravioli.

“Then go to work. I’ll wait for you to get off work together.”

Melody tactfully sat on the sofa aside.

She had to think carefully about making the instant ravioli.

It was unknown if it was because of the saying, “When a man and a woman work together, neither of them will feel tired.” Ken’s remaining work quickly shortened from two hours to an hour.

After Ken signed the last word, he looked up and saw Melody, who was more serious than he was, writing and drawing on the blank magazine page on the coffee table.