A Love Trap

"I knew it. She looked scary, didn't she?"

Fiona said, winking at Ashley Mu.

In an instant, Ashley remembered everything Raymond's mother did to her. Without a doubt in her mind, she agreed.

"Yes," she started, staring far into the distance. "That's why we need to focus on doing our work instead of being here and gossiping like this. No one knows when she'd be back."

The mere thought of Raymond's mother sent shivers down her spine.

"Alrighty then," Fiona replied, raising her hand as if she was surrendering. "I guess I'm going back to work now." Fear was written all over her face.

"Okay. Bye."

Ashley shortly replied, softly caressing Fiona's head.

After a few moments, Ashley logged in into the company forum. It was the venue of a very heated discussion yesterday but since the post that started it already got taken down, the place was already quiet.

While Ashley knew that everyone in the office was curious as to what happened and wanted to ask questions, she understood why they stayed quiet. They didn't want to risk losing their jobs.

While the events of yesterday replayed in Ashley's mind, she remembered Lena crying pathetically in Peggy's arms last night. 'Well, she's now back to being her old, arrogant self, ' she thought to herself.

"Ashley, step into my office. Right now." It was a voice that Ashley would never not hate. Apparently, Lena had already come back. It took Ashley a bit of time to raise her head, and when she finally did, she saw Lena looking down at her condescendingly.

After their eyes met, Ashley saw Lena smirk and enter her office, without a word.

As annoyed as she was, Ashley had no other choice but to follow her inside.

Slowly, she opened the office door and upon entering, she saw Lena slouching on her office chair, with pride and arrogance painted on her face.

"Miss Mu, is there anything that you want me to do?" Ashley started, her eyes boring into Lena. The game Lena was trying to play was unknown to Ashley, but she wasn't up for it. With a smile, she remained silent and put on her best poker face.

This sparring session between the two ladies had already caught the whole office's attention.

Everyone got distracted from their work. Curious eyes were meeting other curious eyes, all of them wondering if the sudden meeting was all about Mr. Luo.

Then, the whispers started. ""Who do you think is the third person in the relationship? Ashley or Miss Mu?"

"Who do you think it is? Isn't it clear enough?" "It seems like it's Miss Mu!" said by someone who lowered the voice on purpose.

"Well, she is very capable, isn't she? She is not only the daughter of Mr. Mu, but also adored by Mrs. Luo."

"Oh, she definitely will be the victor and get the guy!"

in a louder, hushed voice. "We have to stop, or we might

nodded

what she had done

Lena didn't know

…

Lena's office.

lips were still formed into a smile. She and Lena remained

inwardly, trying hard not

duel for love. However, she couldn't understand how Ashley could still be this happy. It was as if she

catch up a

Lena suggested, smiling.

father has already made his point, I think I do need to remind

her

sick of Lena. 'God knows what she is up to!' she thought,

join us tonight." Lena suggested. To Ashley, it didn't feel like an

trying to figure out her sister's real motives. A few moments passed until Ashley finally decided to speak

a smile still plastered on her face. "I can't join you. I am planning

decision had been made earlier, she would be elated. Now, however,

job? Are you unsatisfied with your current position in the Luo

Lena asked.

roll her eyes, but she tried her hardest not to. 'You're really a good actress, aren't you?'

her smile a bit more, just

her facade falling apart after hearing what Ashley just

what do you think of the Luo Group, a place where you

Ashley quickly remarked, her eyebrows

ever felt before. "You really made your little character real. I

talking about!" Lena shouted, standing up from her chair

what, sis," Ashley started, her tone pure mockery of her sister. "Don't sweat it. If that was everything you were gonna say to me,

again, Ashley flashed her sister her sweetest smile, and started towards the door. However, before she could even touch its handle, Lena spoke up.

"Stop! Ashley!"

way Ashley had always been so calm had always pissed

could never get hurt no matter how hard

tone sinister. "Isn't it surprising how well Mrs. Luo treats me? She even invited me for

her head up

really?" Ashley replied in a sweet voice. She turned around to face her sister once again. "Congratulations, sis."

Lena in the

sensing her sister's indifference, Lena changed the subject. "Ashley, I will approve your resignation on one condition - you will join us in tonight's dinner with Mr. Chen. I am your boss, and you have no choice but to follow my orders," she finished. Lena looked at Ashley. She was taking pride in making her sister's life

are you saying that I

throwing her hands up in