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!"

a louder, hushed voice. "We have to stop, or we might get into trouble if Miss Mu

nodded

of Lena, what she had done had fueled their

Lena didn't know anything

…

inside Lena's

a smile. She and Lena remained

Lena commented inwardly, trying hard not to show any

the winner of their duel for love. However, she couldn't understand how Ashley could still be this happy. It was as if she wasn't convinced of her triumph until she was

catch up

suggested, smiling.

that our father has already made his point, I think I do need to remind you that we are, after all, a family. Right? My

kept her smile on.

Lena. 'God knows what she

Chen Group. Come 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

on her face. "I can't join you. I am planning to quit my job. Perhaps you

made earlier, she would be elated. Now, however, such a decision would make

quit your job? Are you unsatisfied with your current

Lena asked.

hardest not to. 'You're really a good actress, aren't you?' she said inwardly.

a bit more, just to taunt her sister,

feel her facade falling apart after hearing what Ashley just said.

of the Luo Group, a place

Ashley quickly remarked, her eyebrows raised. "Quitting

before. "You really made your little character real. I almost believed

about!" Lena shouted, standing up from her chair and slamming her hands on her

sweat it. If that was

and started towards the door. However, before she could even touch its handle, Lena spoke up.

"Stop! Ashley!"

been so

no matter how hard she tried

and her tone sinister. "Isn't it surprising how well Mrs. Luo treats me? She even invited me for dinner. You know, once

bobbed her head

She turned around to face her sister once

Lena in the eyes. She wasn't affected.

Mr. Chen. I am your boss, and you have no choice but to

contorting to a cartoon-like expression of confusion. "Wait - so are you saying that I can quit my job

her hands up in the