A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

The atmosphere between them grew more and more awkward. Out of embarrassment, they subconsciously made several small movements. Finally, the elevator stopped. The two of them moved forward at the same time, and their shoulders touched.

It was indeed awkward. As they walked out of the elevator, an employee standing outside greeted Emily.

"Good morning, Miss Bai.

How come you arrived here with Estelle today? Did you two come from the same direction?"

Stunned by the question, Estelle chose to look away.

As for Emily, she just nodded hastily and then walked toward her office, pretending that nothing had happened. She had mixed feelings. Estelle had come clean to her and told her the truth. But although she could understand the reason for Estelle's betrayal, she could not forgive her, not yet at least.

Estelle had promised her that she had turned over a new leaf and was completely a new person. Perhaps she had really made up her mind to repent. 'Should I trust her again?' Emily asked herself. What if Estelle betrayed her again? Could she survive it a second time? Emily had no answer to that question. A part of her wanted to give Estelle a second chance. If Estelle truly regretted what she had done, then she truly deserved Emily's forgiveness. Also, if Emily chose to cling to the past, she might end up making Estelle resent her and turn Estelle's repentance into a grudge.

Emily scratched her head, trying to make a fair decision. "Forget it. I don't need to doubt her. Since I've decided to let Estelle return to Love and Dream, I'll have to trust her again," she murmured to herself.

After making this decision, Emily felt a little more relaxed. She was confident that getting along with Estelle would be the best move. She just hoped that things between them would not be so awkward anymore.

Perhaps it was because of the awkwardness in the morning that Estelle did not come and deliver her progress report to Emily the entire morning. In the afternoon, she hesitated to knock on Emily's office door to discuss her designs with her. She wanted to consult with Emily regarding the designs she had drawn up just like before, but because of the tension between them, staying in a room together would not be so pleasant.

Emily had persuaded herself that she should forgive Estelle, but Estelle was still drowning in guilt and walking on eggshells around her, making the air hang heavily above them.

Finally, it was time to get off work. Emily was ready to head out. As soon as she walked out of the company's gate, she saw Jacob's luxury car parked by the side of the road. Jacob was leaning against the door while fondly gazing at her as she walked up to him. His tall figure and handsome face made many passers-by turn their heads to look at him.

him. His cold face slowly turned into

we eat well every single day?" Emily muttered to herself and went

cruelty. He strode toward a woman and yelled at her. His attitude was cold and tough. "You

to go home. The gate was full of passers-by. People were minding their own business as usual. When they heard the shouting, they all looked over. Seeing that it was Jacob,

the straps of her bag uneasily and explained in a low voice, "No, I came back to help. I will never do anything that will harm Love and Dream ever again. Please

truthful to you? No traitor has the right to ask others to believe

Estelle was the reason Emily's depression had grown so serious. So when he saw Estelle's face again, Jacob did not care about his CEO demeanor or his manly charisma anymore. He

down. Why on earth had Estelle appeared here again? To mess things

mean to hurt

of words to say. She did not dare to explain, fearing that her explanation would come across as defensive and insincere. She was scared that Emily would not believe her anymore and consequently would not allow her to work in the company. Being yelled at by Jacob in public, she felt so humiliated. Her face went all red. Grief and regret welled up in

you later." Seeing the tense situation between the two, Emily walked up and held Jacob's arm. She nodded at Estelle to leave. As she gently pulled

she felt even more determined to work for Emily and make things

back again? I don't want you to be fooled again." It was a nightmare for them both. During that time, Emily had not been

would never allow a woman

She's a different person now." Emily could not help defending Estelle to Jacob, but deep down, she also

a warning." Jacob sighed

won't let her get her hands on core confidential information again.

to himself as he pinched

we not discuss this anymore? Where is this restaurant you're going to

"We're almost there."