The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 389 - 396: On Duty

Chapter 389: Chapter 396: On Duty

After dinner, Lucy Campbell stood by the living room’s floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the scenery of the neighborhood outside, and said, "This neighborhood is better than the one I live in now."

Gina Lopez stood next to Lucy and said, "It is indeed better. This is a brand-new neighborhood, whereas the one you’re living in has been around for a few years already."

"Then maybe I should move here tomorrow. That way, I can go to work with you guys every day and won’t need those bodyguards anymore. Otherwise, having bodyguards follow me everywhere for work really makes colleagues suspect something’s up."

Gina quickly said, "Sure, that sounds great! You can come hang out at our house, chat with us, and you won’t feel lonely."

Lucy chuckled and said, "I suppose I could freeload food and drinks at your place."

Gina laughed and replied, "Of course, no problem. We’ll just make James cook more meals."

Emily Jenkins, the little foodie, immediately perked up upon hearing "freeload food" and jumped over, asking, "Where can I crash for free meals?"

Lucy laughed and said, "I’m planning to move here and freeload at Gina’s place."

"Oh no, that’d leave me all alone in my current apartment! In that case, I’ll move here too. Sister Gina, are there any rentals available?"

Lucy narrowed her eyes and said, "Since Emily wants to move too, leave this to me."

Emily clapped her hands and cheered, "Oh yay! That means I can crash James’ place for food again."

Gina laughed and said, "Of course, that’s no problem."

Emily saw Gina agreeing and immediately moved to sit beside James Brown, saying, "Big Brother Brown, Sister Lucy said she’s moving to this neighborhood with me, and Sister Gina agreed. So, I can enjoy your cooking again from now on."

James had already heard Lucy mention this earlier and laughed, "You little foodie. No matter where you go, you’re impossible to shake off."

"Hehe, I almost got left behind, but I caught up again."

Emily’s mind was indeed simple; she didn’t even care how Lucy would find a place. She simply entrusted the matter to Lucy.

In SSUP Country, if anyone could so calmly and naturally have Lucy handle things for them, besides Emily, there probably wouldn’t be anyone else. Sometimes being simple-minded really seems like a blessing.

It was getting late, so James drove Lucy and Emily back home, then stopped by his own place to take a look. Emma Campbell wasn’t there, but the house was neat and spotless; she’d probably been there today.

For Emma Campbell, James would keep this house, even if it meant hiding treasures away like a golden cage.

The next day, James found himself with an extra task: picking up Lucy. This arrangement was truly inconvenient, and of course, it’d be better if everyone just lived in the same neighborhood.

Lucy was dressed in professional attire today: a slim-fit blouse, gray straight-leg pants, and silver high-heeled sandals, with her toenails painted in a pale pink shade, almost matching her skin tone but slightly brighter.

The outfit was simple but didn’t diminish Lucy’s beauty one bit. If anything, it made her even more stunning. No matter how she dressed, Lucy’s radiance was undeniable—even as a beggar, she’d still outshine everyone.

When she arrived at the office, she caused an uproar among the security guards at the entrance and the employees inside. Everyone was both thrilled and puzzled—just yesterday, James claimed Lucy hadn’t been hired, yet today there she was, dressed as if she were already starting work.

James directly brought Lucy to his office and called Sarah Utah, asking her to arrange for a desk, chair, and office supplies.

Sarah soon arrived with her team and was inevitably amazed by Lucy’s beauty. Though she’d never felt inferior around Gina, standing in front of Lucy gave her an unexpected sense of inadequacy.

"This is Manager Michael from our company. Manager Michael, this is my new secretary Lucy Campbell," James introduced the two.

Lucy immediately extended her hand graciously and said, "Hello, Manager Michael. I’ll be counting on your guidance."

Sarah quickly shook her hand and replied, "No problem! If you need help, feel free to ask me anytime."

James had already instructed the two staff members from the logistics department to place Lucy’s desk and chair near the office door—a typical spot for a secretary. Since Lucy had decided to be one, her desk couldn’t be an exception.

Technically, secretaries don’t need to work in the same office as their manager. But considering Lucy’s unique status, along with the fact that someone had previously targeted her, James decided to keep her in his office, ensuring her safety.

Once Sarah left, Lucy tidied up her desk, and James came over to help. Lucy immediately said, "You’re the manager, and I’m the secretary. How can I let you help me? You should focus on your work. If someone sees you helping, it’ll look bad."

James reluctantly stepped away and returned to sit at his office desk. But watching Lucy busy herself while he sat idle made him feel oddly uncomfortable.

Sure enough, just as Lucy predicted, James had barely settled when David Clark knocked and popped in. Though he tried to look serious, one quick glance at Lucy had his eyes glued to her.

*Cough!* James cleared his throat heavily, snapping David back to reality.

"Manager Johnson, here’s the personnel request from the market research department. Please take a look." David handed the folder to James while discreetly gesturing toward Lucy’s desk, silently questioning what was going on.

James ignored him, waved him away, and said, "You can leave now."

David lingered but eventually shuffled out reluctantly.

By this time, Lucy had already finished organizing her desk with nimble efficiency. She came over to pour tea for James and said, "Your tea is subpar. I’ll bring you some better ones next time."

James felt just as awkward with Lucy serving him tea but eagerly agreed upon hearing her offer. Tea from Lucy was bound to be top-notch—she might even provide some premium Crimson Robe. Having Lucy around might end up being quite enjoyable.

James stood and said, "Come on, I’ll take you to meet the HR team. Otherwise, they’ll keep barging in."

Lucy smiled and agreed, following James out.

James felt a surge of pride at that moment. Having someone like Lucy as his assistant? It was a rare privilege in all of SSUP Country.

Before they reached the HR department, David’s voice could already be heard inside the office.

"Wow, that gorgeous woman is really in Manager Johnson’s office! And she even has her own desk there. Looks like she’s here to work—and probably as the manager’s secretary!"

"This is amazing. Now we can admire her beauty every day."

"Manager Johnson’s move is genius. Yesterday, he pretended he wasn’t hiring her, likely to keep her from other managers. Take Manager Goodman in procurement as an example—he’s arrogant and way too flirtatious. If he knew Lucy was joining, he’d have fought Manager Johnson for her. But now it’s settled; she’s Manager Johnson’s secretary, and Goodman can only envy her from afar."

James frowned deeply at their wild speculations and glanced at Lucy, who had clearly heard everything. With a mischievous smile, she looked at him.

*Cough!* James cleared his throat at the door, silencing the chatter instantly. Only then did he lead Lucy into the HR office.

Inside, everyone immediately turned to look—not at James, of course, but at Lucy standing behind him, including the women.

"Everyone, this is Lucy Campbell. She’s now my secretary and part of the HR team," James announced.

"Oh yeah!" The group erupted in cheers.

David wasn’t as flustered this time. He darted forward, extending his hand and introducing himself, "I’m David Clark. I’ve been here since the company was founded, so I’m considered one of the veterans. If you need any advice, feel free to ask."

Lucy gracefully shook hands with him, but David’s composure quickly crumbled. When Lucy pulled her hand back, he stood there awkwardly, still holding his hand up and staring at her.

James gave David’s rear a swift kick, scolding him, "Snap out of it!"

David snapped back to his senses, blushing furiously, and scurried back to his seat.

The others weren’t as impulsive as David. James then finished introducing everyone to Lucy, who greeted them all with a warm smile.

David piped up again, "Manager Johnson, we have a new colleague in the HR team. Aren’t you going to treat us tonight?"

This was a standard practice—when newcomers joined a team, managers would often host a dinner to help everyone get acquainted and foster teamwork. James readily agreed.

The group cheered, and Lucy smiled happily. These little joys of workplace camaraderie were something she hadn’t noticed before.