Jamie cast a sidelong glance at Lila, her cold expression saying it all.

Even if she weren't working as a secretary at Lucas Corporation, she was still a college graduate. If she couldn't even handle creating a PowerPoint, she might as well give up entirely. Lila paused, momentarily caught off guard. "Am I not allowed to question things?" she retorted defensively.

Jamie let out a dry laugh, ignoring the jab as she set up the projector. The PowerPoint Lila had demanded appeared crisp and professional on the screen.

Jamie turned to her with a composed smile. "Miss Lila, do you have any more concerns now?"

When it came to working with Lila, Jamie had already anticipated all the challenges Lila might throw her way. She had prepared meticulously for every possible scenario.

On top of that, during their encounter at Chroma Club, Ben had held back from taking further action against Lila solely because of Jamie.

Lila understood this now. She also realized that Jamie wasn't just aiming to complete the project-she was using this collaboration to prove herself.

moment that Lila fully grasped Jamie's thoroughness and ability to think ahead. Jamie

first time, Lila found herself conceding

finally understood why Ben had

tone more subdued. "And I won't make things

always better to have a friend than an enemy. You're an incredibly capable person too,

felt undeserving of Jamie's praise. After a brief pause, she lowered her head in a 90-degree bow and said, "Jamie, I owe you an apology for how I've behaved." This gesture stunned everyone in the

Ben's wife, propped up by his influence. During her time at Lucas Corporation, she had proven her own capabilities and earned the respect of her colleagues. This was Jamie's hard-fought moment, and she knew it. From now on, she could hold her head

Ben couldn't hide his own delight. "I knew it. My wife is the best." Jamie

his arms. "Alright, alright. If you want to be a career woman, then a career woman it is.

was clearly hoping for a quiet evening

Jamie had other plans. She preferred to

Jamie had lived frugally and worked various jobs. Her experience working in restaurant kitchens had taught her that they weren't always the cleanest. "Let's go home," she

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