Friedrich transferred all the costs without even think twice. He was not worried about money. Everything he and Charles needed for the next decades was guaranteed from all the money he made from his work and the royalties on some of his patents.

    He would not be calculating with a woman who was cornered and experiencing tough times.

    After getting confirmation from the freelancers he hired, Friedrich then called the HR manager. He asked if they could hire Hannah to work at the company''s cafeteria.

    "We do need one more staff to help Memi because Maria will have a baby soon and she won''t be able to work for several months," said the HR manager. "Do you want to recommend someone?"

    "Yes. There is this girl I know who is in dire need of a job. But not now. Maybe in two weeks. Can we hire her?" Friedrich asked.

    "It''s all right. We can take her in two weeks. Can she come to see me for an interview first?"

    "Lisa, why do you want to waste time interviewing a canteen employee? Let Memi see her in two weeks," Friedrich said casually. "If Memi is okay, you just have to give her the work contract."

    The HR manager felt something was wrong with Friedrich''s request.

    "That can''t be ... We have bureaucracy and procedures for recruiting employees. Even for a canteen staff."

    "Mmm ... the thing is, this girl doesn''t have a work permit in America," Friedrich said. "Can you help her?"

    "Mr. Neumann ... this is difficult. You didn''t just ask me to hire people illegally, did you? Our company could be fined. We also can''t provide work visas for low-level employees. That''s why the position is only available to locals."

    "You don''t have to tell other people," Friedrich said, getting angry. "Tell you what. Let me hire her, but make it look like it is the company that gives her the job. No need to use a contract. You just tell her that this position is temporary to replace Maria, who is on maternity leave so that she can work under the table. Don''t tell anyone that this person is working illegally."

    Lisa was silent for a while. She felt something was strange. Why was Friedrich so determined to help this girl and put her in Atlas X? Did he have a special relationship with that woman?

    Ah, but there''s no way Friedrich Neumann, an important project manager at Atlas X, had a relationship with a lowly woman who could only work as a canteen staff.

    Maybe this acquaintance of his really needed a job, and Mr. Neumann felt sorry for him. However, he didn''t want the girl to know he was helping her.

    "Very well, if you are willing to bear all the risks, we can let the woman work here," said Lisa finally.

    "Thank you, Lisa. This woman really needs a job and money, but I don''t want to embarrass her by giving her cash. That''s why I think it''s better if she ''works'' in our company cafeteria for a while until she can find another, better job," Friedrich replied..

    "You are very kind," said Lisa. "The woman is lucky to meet you."

    "All right, then, please notify Memi and the rest of the canteen staff. In two weeks, Hannah will come and start working with them."

    "Yes, Sir."

    Friedrich smiled faintly as he picked up his cell phone and texted Hannah, telling her the good news.

    [Good news. The company canteen needs a temporary worker for several months because one of the staff is about to give birth and she will be taking a rather long leave. You can start working in two weeks.]

    Friedrich deliberately postponed Hannah''s work for two more weeks because he wanted to make sure Valentino and her family didn''t suspect him and didn''t monitor his office in Atlas X.

    If they saw Hannah in Atlas X a few days after she was rumored to be missing, they would soon find her. So, right now, it would be best if Hannah pulled herself together first and hid in Friedrich''s house. Once the situation had calmed down, she could go out and work.

    [Ah, really? Thank you very much. I''ll do a good job. I will also look for another job, so when the staff comes back, I can move to another place.]

    Friedrich just stared at his cell phone and read Hannah''s messages over and over. If he had not experienced this himself, it was hard to believe that a princess who had never worked in her life and had always had it easy, was willing to work as a canteen staff. She even sounded very excited about such a lowly job.

    Friedrich felt happy that he was helping a tough cookie. If Hannah was a spoiled and troublesome girl, Friedrich would rush her out and asked her to seek help from a crisis center or a women foundation. Luckily, Hannah wasn''t spoiled, and she was grateful.

    Friedrich still remembered the taste of Hannah''s cooking this morning. They had an amazing breakfast. He knew Hannah had prepared the food for him and Charles to show her gratitude.

    ***

    Hannah was very happy that Friedrich managed to find her a job. She did not ask what her salary was. The important thing was now she would earn even a little. As she started to get her life together, she would think of other ways to earn money and then move out to her own flat.

    She decided to cook something for Friedrich and Charles to celebrate her new job. When Charles came home from school, he found Hannah busy in the kitchen making cakes.

    "Hi, Hannah, what are you doing?" he asked in amazement.

    "Oh, hi, Charles. You are home!" Hannah smiled broadly. "I''m making strawberry cake. Harley said your brother likes this cake. Is that true?"

    "Yes." Charles narrowed his eyes. "Why do you bother making my brother''s favorite cake? Are you...?"

    He didn''t continue. Hannah looked blushing... like she was caught doing something embarrassing. Ah ... apparently, even though he was only a teenager, Charles already understood things like that.

    "Do you think I''m overdoing it? Hannah asked in a low voice. "Do you think I shouldn''t have made this cake? I was planning to cook something for dinner, too. "

    Charles shook his head vigorously. "Not at all. I think what you did is perfect. I just love it when someone cares about my brother. He''s too busy and never pays attention to his own physical condition. "

    "You think so? "Hannah asked. She sounded very relieved that Friedrich''s younger brother didn''t seem annoyed by her presence in their house, and he seems supportive of Hannah doing things for Friedrich.

    "Yeah. My brother never thinks about himself. He also never had a girlfriend," Charles winked at Hannah and immediately made her face flushed with embarrassment. "If you want to chase my brother.. I give you my blessing. "

    "Ah ... Charles, you make me embarrassed," said Hannah. "He seems more interested in his job. I don''t know if he will be able to like me back. I don''t hope for anything either. I only cook things for him because I want to repay her kindness to me in the way I can. I can only cook."

    "Hannah, don''t give up," said Charles encouragingly. "People say the way to get to a man''s heart is through his stomach. So I guess, you are already on the right path. "

    Hannah remembered the atmosphere of breakfast this morning when she saw Friedrich eating voraciously. Ahh ... she really hoped the saying was true, and she could get to Friedrich''s heart through food.