Chapter 127 Increasing Her Workload
Benjamin gazed back at her and demanded, “Finish your soup!”
“But I’m full!” Arissa exclaimed as she looked at a bowl of mushroom soup.
“But Gavin ordered this just for you!” Benjamin answered coldly.
Upon hearing that it was her son’s idea, she couldn’t help but feel grateful. “Oh okay! I’ll have some of it and bring the rest home with me.”
“Finish it!” Benjamin instructed instead as his gaze swept over her.
Arissa had no choice but to comply after she saw how grim Benjamin looked.
In the end, she was still on her soup when Benjamin was already done eating.
Benjamin’s eyes were fixed on Arissa till she eventually finished the whole bowl of soup. She was stuffed.
“Mr. Graham, I’m done. What tasks do you need me to get done?” Arissa rubbed her bulging tummy discreetly.
Benjamin gave her a glance before returning to his desk. “Come over!” he ordered.
He then handed Arissa a thick stack of documents when she arrived at his desk. “Look through it. Let me know if you have any questions.”
Benjamin watched on sternly as she went through the documents at his desk.
The documents were filled with extremely challenging tasks for the IT department.
Benjamin planned to expand the research and have her assemble a team of her own to execute it.
It took Arissa an hour to go through all the documents. She then lifted her head toward Benjamin.
As Benjamin was busy with his own reading materials, he asked blandly, “Is there a problem?”
Arissa’s lips twitched slightly. Yes, a huge one. But challenge accepted!
“Mr. Graham, I get to set up my own team?”
“Yes, you may.” Benjamin looked at her and added, “You can select your own team members from the existing workforce. If needed, you could also hire new recruits.”
Arissa nodded. “I do have a person in mind in regards to recruiting. However, his involvement must be kept between us. As peculiar as it sounds, I can assure you that he’s trustworthy and he’ll not betray the company.”
At that moment, Benjamin stared at her steadily and ordered, “Bring him to me first!”
Arissa was stunned.
“If I can’t even meet him, how do I know if he can be trusted?” Benjamin continued.
Arissa nodded. “All right. I’ll think about it.”
Benjamin frowned. “What’s there to think about? It’s not a request!”
Arissa panicked and answered with an awkward smile, “I’ll let him know that it’s best if he agrees to meet up with you first!”
She then requested, “Can you give me more time, Mr. Graham? Because I’m caught up with the tasks in my department at the moment.”
“Are you so inefficient?” Benjamin glared at her.
Oh crap, I shouldn’t have asked! Seemingly without a choice, Arissa assured, “Don’t worry, Mr. Graham. I’ll complete this mission within the timeframe!”
“Good, I’m looking forward to it. In the meantime, please liaise with Ethen.” Benjamin nodded.
“Noted with thanks, Mr. Graham!” Arissa answered with a smile.
Why did he suddenly dump all this work on me? Is he putting my ability to the test? Or is he just testing my patience? “I’ll get back to work now, Mr. Graham!” Arissa said.
“Off you go!” Benjamin answered before Arissa left his office.
Upon arriving in her office, Arissa relayed Benjamin’s orders with her co-workers in a departmental meeting and announced, “Anyone who’s interested, or if you think you can contribute, you’re welcome to join the team!”
Rounds of discussions could be heard from all over the room as everyone at the meeting was fired up.
Arissa took a look at everyone present and said, “This project is extremely challenging. Hence, I hope that we can all work together on this.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up and one of them voiced, “We can all participate in it, Ms. York?”
Everyone in the room had unique talents of their own and they all jumped at the opportunity to participate in the project.
“Yes!” Arissa answered. She then stood with an intimidating aura and added, “I believe everyone here is competent. However, do note that this project might become increasingly difficult as we proceed. Does anyone have a problem with that?”
