Perfect CEO

Chapter 319

Patrick turned to look at her. When he saw the disappointed look on her face, he said flatly, “I don't like to smile.”

Gwendolyn realized there was some truth in his words, as he usually wore a cold expression. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Even if he smiled, his lips only curled up slightly.

Gwendolyn used to think he was a blessed man who lived a happy life. Thinking about it now, she realized he was also a human and not a god.

He had to shoulder lots of responsibilities. There was a large corporation that he had to manage, and he was the decision-maker when it came to major issues in the corporation. All the employees depended on him so that they could provide a living for their own families.

Aside from those, he probably had his own matters to attend to.

Gwendolyn merely thought he was really handsome when he smiled, and she thought that one should smile more.

Patrick wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “Send that photo to me.”

Gwendolyn turned to glance at him. “You want it too?”

It was beyond her expectations because she had assumed that someone who disliked taking photos would not want to keep the photos.

Patrick raised his brows slightly. “Yes!”

Gwendolyn sent the photo to him. His slender finger clicked open the photo. When he saw her sweet smile, his finger brushed across her face in the photo before he saved it in his album.

Right then, he received a call from the company, telling him the time to attend the annual dinner.

The annual dinner of Lowen Group was always a grand event. Lowen Group would send invitations to the CEOs of those companies that had a partnership with Lowen Group. Not only that, even prominent politicians in Avenport would attend the event.

It was a momentous occasion. To be able to attend once was already considered an eye-opening experience.

It was Gwendolyn's first time attending, so she was quite unsure of the situation.

After Patrick ended the call, he turned around to look at her.

“You will be my female companion for tonight!”

Gwendolyn nodded in response. “Okay!”

Since she was his secretary, she frequently attended events as his female companion. She was already used to it.

However, a hint of amusement flashed across Patrick's eyes. Gwendolyn attending the annual dinner

as his female companion that night meant that she was the future Mrs. Lowen.

He glanced at the time. “We should go back soon.”

Two hours later, they returned to Avenport. They headed straight for Voyage Hotel. It was a seven-star hotel under Lowen Group and also where the annual dinner was held.

When the car came to a halt in front of the hotel's entrance, someone opened the door.

As Gwendolyn got off the car, Amber and Liam were already waiting for them there. They politely greeted Patrick when they saw him.

“Mr. Lowen.”

Patrick glanced at Gwendolyn and spoke in a mild tone.

“Bring her to change her clothes.”

Amber nodded. “Ms. Ashton, I'll bring you upstairs.”

Gwendolyn glanced at Patrick and saw him walking into the hotel. Liam was talking to him. It was probably something about the annual dinner.

Knowing that he was going to get busy, Gwendolyn nodded at Amber.

“Ms. Johnson, thank you.”

After that, she remained in the room for a few hours while the makeup artists and costume designers worked on her.

It was the first time she experienced being a celebrity. She felt it was not that easy.

It was quite tiring to stay seated for such a long time to make herself prettier and more glamorous.

When it was around half-past five in the afternoon, her makeup and hairstyle were done. Standing in front of the dressing mirror while donning a red long gown, she almost did not recognize herself.

The type of gown reminded her of weddings.

She looked at herself in the mirror. One needs to dress in this type of gown for weddings.

The off-shoulder cutting revealed her fair shoulders. The necklace on her neck was beautiful and went well with her gown.

Amber, who was standing beside her, said smilingly, “Ms. Ashton, you're gorgeous!”

Amber was speaking the truth. In fact, if Patrick needed a female companion, it should have been her, since she was the chief secretary.

However, she lost that privilege ever since Gwendolyn entered the company.

When she saw Gwendolyn in her red gown at that very moment, she suddenly felt that Patrick had good taste.

Gwendolyn was not like those typical socialites who were arrogant and condescending. However, she was brighter and more elegant than any of them.