"Yes." staffs of Public Relations Department, who were in charge of receiving the guests and colleagues, who were sent to support replied in unison. 

Rita noticed Barbara in the end, "Barbara, I heard that you are the best employee in your profession. In a while, you will follow beside New CEO and take charge of his work. 

You don't have to worry about other matters. " Barbara nodded, but before she replied, Sally, the employee of Public Relations Department, gloated at her,

 "Barbara, if our New CEO is not married yet, will you get him first?"To put it bluntly, if there was a chance to get close to the new president, why was it her turn when no one went.

Rita glared at Sally, "Today, it might be related to our future, you guys have better be more serious."After being scolded by Rita, no one made a sound. 

Barbara took a deep breath quietly, trying to do her best at work.

No wonder Rita was nervous, since this matter happened so suddenly.

Just when everyone thought that the company was at peace, the board of directors suddenly released a message that the Chief Executive Officer was going to be taken over by a new person.

However, the incoming big boss was extremely mysterious. The people in charge of each department had tried to ask about him through various channels, but they hadn't found any information about him.

Barbara was not a person who liked to participate in the fun, so she could not help but look at the entrance, wanting to see who this big boss was.

"He's here, he's here! All the directors and the new CEO are here!" The receptionist told all the staffs through walkie—talkies.

The colleagues couldn't help but straighten their clothes and respectfully stood at their posts.

Barbara followed closely behind Rita, welcoming the mysterious big boss that everyone was waiting for.After taking a few steps, she saw a man wearing a silver—gray suit. He was escorted by a few men in black suits. The man walked towards the release hall gently.

Barbara was stunned.The tall man who walked right in front of the crowd and wore a silver grey suit was clearly her newly wedded husband, Leo!"Impossible!" Barbara could not believe it. 

She immediately closed her eyes and shook her head to wake herself up.

But when she opened her eyes and looked again, that man was still him.

If it were someone else, she might have been mistaken, but this man was her newly wedded husband, so she couldn't be mistaken.

He looked so perfect. He was tall and strong. He walked graciously.No matter in what way, the man was exactly the same as her newly wedded husband."Le...Leo?" Barbara glared at the man and subconsciously called out his name. 

He seemed to hear her voice, and the man lightly looked at her.Barbara was so nervous when she looked at him.

She would never have thought that her newly wedded husband would turn into her company's new CEO.She looked at him, and her mind was in a mess. 

He looked at her for a moment before looking away. He looked so cold that it seemed as if he didn't know her at all.He looked so indifferent, and Barbara quickly felt sullen.

He was Leo and her newly wedded husband. Why was he looking at her coldly?In just a short moment, Barbara thought a lot. 

She thought it was a dream, an unrealistic dream.Leo was always gentle and refined, and he looked very polite.

 He would never pretend not to know her.She quickly pinched herself. She then realized that this was not a dream, but what she had just experienced.

Since this wasn't a dream, then there was another possibility. It was that this man only looked the same as Leo, but was actually completely different from him. 

Rita forcefully pulled Barbara and scolded her in a low voice, "Barbara, what kind of occasion is this, what are you doing?" Barbara slightly came to her senses.

Rita scolded her in a low voice, "Hurry up and catch up."Barbara nodded and quickly followed the new CEO. 

At the same time, she had already hid her emotions, and then she leisurely faced this big boss, who looked like her newly wedded husband.

Rita quickened her pace and caught up with them, opening the door of the reporter reception hall for them, "Welcome our new director.

"Just after Rita said loudly, there was enthusiastic applause in the huge conference hall. Everyone stared at the entrance, waiting for the mysterious big boss to show up.

Barbara quietly took a deep breath and followed closely behind the big boss. 

When the big boss sat down, she neatly handed over the information she had prepared.

Even if she had professional accomplishment, but the fact that the company's new boss was her newly wedded husband still had too much impact on her.

 She accidentally trembled and two materials in her hand fell off.Just as Barbara was about to squat down and pick up the falling folder, Leo bent down to pick it up before she could, and then he whispered, "Wait for me at home tonight.

"If Leo did not say this, Barbara could still forcefully take him as someone who looked the same as her husband. 

Upon saying that, Barbara dumbfoundedly forgot what to do.Fortunately, all of the reporters' attentions were not on her, giving her some time to calm down. 

Reporters did not notice her. But these sharp—eyed employees of the Public Relations Department did not miss it.

The Public Relations Department was well—prepared, and all the departments coordinated well. Leo had enough prestige to intimidate the audience, so the newly appointed press conference this time would be very successful.

Just as the new CEO and the rest left, Sally squeezed over, "Barbara, you accidentally dropped the document just now, and have successfully attracted our new CEO's attention.

"Barbara frowned and said to Rita, "Rita, things of Public Relations Department has been finished, I will return to Business Department first.

"Sally looked at Barbara angrily, she ignored me, and she actually ignored me. Why is she so arrogant?"Rita glared at Sally, "Don't stir up trouble every day.

 If you continue to mess around, you will be the next one to leave. If you have the ability, do your job well. As long as you senior to her, you are qualified to be awe—inspiring."Sally saw Barbara leaving, gritting her teeth angrily, "Cousin, I know."    

When Barbara returned to the office of Business Department, she heard her colleagues in the same department discussing about the new CEO.

Everyone discussed as if they understood this new CEO very well.

When her colleague Emily saw Barbara, she hurriedly came over, "Barbara, you're lucky to be able to stand by CEO's side and work as soon as possible.

"Barbara smiled lightly, "It's all work, I don't care where I stay. 

If you think it's good to work around the president, let the manager send you there if something like this happens in the future.

" Emily quickly waved, "Although our new CEO is handsome and enchanting, but we dare not to come close to him.

""New CEO will come over later for a routine inspection. Return to your positions and work hard." Business Department Manager, Amy, walked into the office and instructed the staffs.

The new CEO would be here to patrol!Hearing this news, Barbara felt very nervous.She still needed some time to admit the fact that her newly wedded husband, Leo, was still the new CEO of the company. 

She wouldn't be ready to face him in a short while.The other colleagues had all returned to their seats, but only Barbara was still standing there, stunned. 

Amy looked at Barbara, "Barbara, what else do you want?""I'm fine." Barbara came back to reality and secretly clenched her fists, she immediately went back to her computer to check her customer information. 

After a while, the elevator rang and Leo once again appeared in front of Barbara under the escort of a group of people.

But thankfully, Leo had only greeted the department staffs, and after hearing Amy's simple report, he led the group of people away. 

After Leo left, the Business department staffs became rowdy again. Even Amy who was always sedate could not help gossiping with everyone.

Everyone was talking about whether this extremely handsome Chief Executive Officer was unmarried or married.

Barbara listened to their discussion and did not say a word. If they found out that her name was written on his marriage certificate, would she be killed by these women?The day finally passed in a tense and uneasy condition. 

She wasn't ready to leave until her colleagues got off work.When the day's work was over, how should she face Leo at night?Barbara really did not know, and did not even know whether or not she should return to their home.

After leaving the company, Barbara habitually turned right at the entrance B of the subway technology park. After walking for a while, she remembered that she was living with her newly wedded husband. 

Leo's apartment wasn't far from the technology park. It was only three bus stops away, and it was about half an hour's walk. Barbara looked at the time. 

It was only five o'clock now, and she had not decided how to face Leo in any case. 

She decided to walk home, as she could think about them.Returning back to the housing estate below, Barbara decided to buy some vegetables and meat from the fresh supermarket located at the side. 

Whatever, the most important thing was to eat.She didn't know what Leo liked to eat, but she took out her phone to ask him. 

But she was worried that he couldn't pick up the phone expediently, she placed her phone back.After choosing the ingredients, she carried them and went home.

She still kept quite a distance away from the elevator when Barbara saw a strange but familiar man. He stood straight towards the elevator, wearing a light gray suit. 

He looked extremely charming.Leo stood perfectly straight. He was tall and looked perfect.Barbara still couldn't understand. 

Such an outstanding man, and even the CEO of a large company, how could they meet each other?"You're back." Barbara walked over and greeted him in the most normal way possible."Yes." Leo turned to look at her, but she looked calm.

Barbara smiled lightly, and stood firmly by his side.She only glanced at him once and felt that this man seemed to be different today. She couldn't recall exactly where he was different. She glanced at him. 

It turned out that he wore a pair of gold—framed glasses today. He looked much more stable and reserved.Barbara sighed silently. 

This man only spoke a few more words during their second meeting. He usually said very little. She wanted to take the initiative and get closer to him, but she didn't know how to do it. 

Now that she knew of his shocking identity, Barbara didn't know how she should approach him.Just as she was thinking, Leo suddenly reached out towards her. 

Barbara instinctively took a small step back, keeping a distance from him."Leave it to me." He said lightly and took the bag in her hand optionally. 

Barbara blushed. He had only wanted to help her carry the bag, but she was delusional. 

As Leo carried the bag powerfully, she felt warm. Barbara was optimistic. Even if there was no love between them, even if he was the big boss of the company, but as long as they managed this marriage attentively, they would still live a happy life.

They entered the elevator, and neither of them spoke. Returning home, Leo placed the items into the kitchen and said indifferently, "I don't really know how to cook, I'll be troubling you tonight."

"Go ahead. Just leave it to me." Barbara put away the bag, took off her jacket and put it on.

"Thank you!" He said lightly.

"You're too polite." Barbara smiled awkwardly. They were already husband and wife, but they got along like two strangers. She took it for granted that wife should cook for her husband, but he talked to her in this manner, which virtually made them became strange. 

Barbara thought that even if it was a marriage without love, they shouldn't get along in such a strange way. 

Without another word, she turned and entered the kitchen. She neatly steamed rice, cooked and washed the vegetables…

After a while, Barbara saw him standing at the entrance of the kitchen, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"If there's anything you need my help, just let me know." Leo stood there, straight and upright. He looked calm, but he looked a little embarrassed. 

"Just wait a little longer, I'll be ready soon." Barbara looked at the clock on the wall. It was already 7:30 in the evening, so he was probably hungry.

She thought that she had to come straight back from work tomorrow. She would finish the meal early, and when he returned home, he would eat the food she cook.

No matter who Leo was, this marriage was chosen by herself. She had to try her best to live a good life.

"I …" Leo did not say anything. He stared at Barbara's back while thinking for a few seconds before he turned around and walked back into the study.

In the past three years, Barbara had lived alone in a rented apartment. She was very skilled at cooking a few small dishes, and cooked very quickly. 

She placed two dishes and a soup on the table."Leo, you can eat now." Barbara carefully knocked on the door of the study.

In the study room, Leo was currently on the phone, and said, "You handle all of these matters, you don't have to report everything to me." 

With that, he immediately hung up. When he looked up, he saw Barbara's, and then he asked coldly, what's the matter?"

"You can eat now." Barbara laughed, and didn't dare see him.

"I'm coming." He said indifferently.They sat opposite each other, earnestly eating. Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was tedious for a moment.

There were several times Barbara wanted to talk. As Leo was indifferent, she gave up.

After the meal, Leo took the initiative to help her wash the dishes and Barbara did not reject. He was willing to share the housework with her, so why not?

Leo looked clumsy, so he must not have done these things before. But that's right, how could CEO from such a large company do such trivial things like washing dishes?

"Pa.….”

Hearing the sound of the porcelain bowl shattering, Barbara immediately stood up and walked over. She noticed that Leo was staring at the shattered porcelain pieces on the ground.

"Let me do it." Barbara walked over and wanted to take the bowl from Leo's hands.

"No need, let me do it." Leo moved his hand away from Barbara's, but his tone sounded the same.

"Leo, actually …" Barbara stared at Leo and could not finish her words, so she nodded and left the kitchen, allowing Leo to continue.

Although they were the couple, she was still not very familiar with him. She wanted to know him, to know everything about him, and to be as good a wife as she could.

However, as she considered his status, could she still approach him with the same thoughts she had when they got married?

Barbara sat down in the living room, picked up the remote control and switched on the television, picking out a random news channel. While watching TV, she would occasionally look towards the kitchen, through the glass door she could see Leo seriously and wholeheartedly washing the dishes.

She secretly sighed, so it turned out that this man could be so funny when he washed dishes. Maybe because Barbara had been watching, Leo suddenly turned around. 

They looked at each other. But Leo looked cold, Barbara just smiled. Seeing that he had been caught red—handed, Barbara blushed as she was found peeping him, but she still smiled politely.

Barbara turned to watch TV, but all she thought was about him. This man was so charming not only in his work, but in washing dishes. When could she see his discomfiture?

After cleaning up the kitchen, Leo returned to the hall and found Barbara in a daze. He stared at her, and spoke after a few seconds, "Barbara."

"Ah…" Leo was calling out her name. Barbara felt very pleasant, and for a moment, she blushed. 

Leo sat on the sofa on the other side. "There are some things that I want to discuss with you."

"Alright." Barbara replied. She was just about to talk to him. She wanted to take this opportunity to clarify.

Leo examined her up and frowned, and then he slowly spoke, "Barbara, today, at the company …."

"I understand that there is a clear distinction between the public and the private." Actually, I don't want to let people in the company talk behind us just about our personal relationship." Before Leo could finish, Barbara interrupted him.She had worked hard at this company for three years in order to achieve her current results, and she still wanted to rely on her own to continue promoting. 

She didn't want to change because of Leo. Leo looked calm. He said, "Regarding the identity of being the CEO of Innovation, I do not intend to hide it from you. When you were in such an occasion today, I didn't know what you were thinking, so I didn't announce it to the outside world. However, that doesn't mean that I want to hide this matter. "

"I know." Barbara nodded and said, "To me, work and life are completely separate. I do not want to bring personal life to work."

The matter that they got their marriage certificates was just something between them. Barbara thought that there was absolutely no need to specially announce it to the company. 

For one thing, she didn't want her job to be affected. Secondly, she wasn't sure how long she could be with Leo. 

As Barbara was firm, he paused for a bit, then said, "Have you told your family about our marriage?"

Barbara shook her head, as she did not want to talk about her family.

"I've just taken over innovation technology, and there are some things I need to deal with by myself. If you don't mind, I'd like to go with you to visit my wife's parents after I finish my work." 

He was calm, as if he had expected that Barbara did not mention this matter to his family yet.

"No need." Barbara rejected him immediately, but felt that it was inappropriate so she quickly explained, "I had some problems with my family, I have not contacted them for a long time, let's talk about it later."

Family? Every time she thought of this word, Barbara felt very sad. As early as three years ago, that family was no longer hers, and she could no longer go back.

"Barbara." Leo deeply called out her name, and said, "From now on, you are no longer alone, you have me."

Leo's voice sounded indifferent, but he had a nice voice. She felt different. These words were clearly not words of love, and it made her confused.

Although she persevered through the years, she still couldn't help feeling sad when thinking about that matter at night. She also silently shed tears.

"Barbara." After being silent for a while, Leo spoke again, "We are already husband and wife, I sincerely wish to live a lifetime with you." 

She did not expect Leo to suddenly say this, which made Barbara stunned. He looked sincere, and she looked at him, "I've also made up my mind to live with you for the rest of my life."

Leo stared at her, he paused for a few seconds and said, "Then Barbara, can you promise me, that no matter what happens, you will not easily ask for a breakup?"

"Yes!" Barbara nodded heavily, "I will try my best to be a qualified wife."

She did not easily mention breaking up with him. It was what Barbara was thinking. Now that Leo had personally said it, she felt at ease.……