Charlie raised an eyebrow, his gaze deepening as he casually asked, “She really said that?”

“Yes, I’m quite disappointed,” Gavin replied.

The cloud over Charlie’s face gradually lifted and a smile crept across his face. “Need a hand? I can get someone to score you a pretty one.”

“Don’t think I’m as thirsty as you. I appreciate Emily for her skills, Gavin said seriously.

“Whatever you appreciate her for, she won’t work for you. And you’d better keep your distancel” Charlie warned sternly.

“Mr. James, tell me you’re not actually falling for her?” Gavin asked in surprise.

Charlie being so protective of Emily was definitely suspicious.

“No way, Charlie denied firmly. “My thing with her is way more complicated than you think. So, stay out of it!”

“Alright, but considering how loyal she is to you, you should treat her better. Stop giving her a hard time, she’s such a sweet girl!”

Whether I treat her well or not, she knows!” Charlie sneered, “Get back to work, I’m hanging up!”

“By the way, Emily got her forehead busted, Gavin said.

Tl deal with it!”

over so he could check on her wound. But, remembering her tear-streaked face that night and her pleasant date with Martin yesterday, his anger flared up again.

good he had been to

think of it, she clearly had no clue!

overthinking things. He was more likely

called Tracy and instructed her, “Go buy some antiseptic and wound

and left the room.

and complimented her, “Good job!” Tracy smiled, “Frank was keen to work with us. I just did my part, without much effort Emily

“Eitherway, you

took two bags from the table beside him and handed them to Tracy. These are rewards for you and

Thank you, Mr.

desk and left one there, “Our deal with Frank is settled. This is a reward from

surprise, “I wasn’t involved in the final

reward from Mr. James.

else, just nodded and thanked her, “Thank you!”

should thank Mr. James! Tracy said before returning to

the bag to find a set of luxury brand lipsticks, the very

had given her a whole set, eight in

the shimmering set of lipsticks,

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