Renee nodded slightly and greeted her.

Jacquelin was sharp at observing people’s expressions and could tell Renee had something on her mind. Following Renee’s gaze, she noticed her looking in the direction of Jade and Lena.

Renee did not have many interactions with Jade, so the only possible reason for her attention was the person dressed in black.

Jacquelin chuckled softly. “Ms. Thompson, it’s been a while since you’ve been to the company. Did you notice some significant changes when you came today?”

Renee hesitated, pretending not to understand.

Jacquelin persistently continued, raising her chin slightly. “Are you looking at her?”

Renee did not say anything, but Jacquelin noticed her fists clenching even tighter.

“Oh, Ms. Thompson, there’s nothing special about Granny Harding! How about I treat you to coffee instead? Come on. Let’s go upstairs now. There are a few new items…”

“What did you just say?” Renee was puzzled. “You called her…”

“Oh, Granny Harding? That’s what we all call her! She always dresses in black and looks so stodgy, really annoying!”

tense expression eased

It seemed like what she

what the connection

to

awkwardly and kept her

and behaved even more enthusiastically than before. “Ms. Thompson, this coffee is on me! I really need to

back

was of making a living. Although Renee knew it was flattery, hearing it still felt quite

by her side, Renee went upstairs to

you know Lena?” Jacquelin handed her the mocha she just ordered.Books Chapters Are

was not as bitter as coffee, but it was overly sweet. Sometimes, too much sweetness could discomfort one’s

“Ms. Thompson?”

out of her thoughts and calmly answered, “I

Jacquelin was taken aback.

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