“You…” Jacquelin was rendered speechless and panting. She glared at Lena before turning around abruptly, only to stumble due to her high heels and twist her foot.

“Ah!” Jacquelin screamed as she stumbled forward, crashing into the wall.

The colleagues passing by stifled their laughter and quickly moved away.

Lena watched silently, shaking her head and giving Jacquelin a contemptuous look.

“Lena!” After Jacquelin steadied herself, she shouted at Lena’s retreating figure, “You just wait!”

Lena waved without looking back and walked away with an air of indifference.

In reality, she really wanted to mess with this woman. During her days struggling at the bottom of society, encountering revolting people was common, so flipping the bird and using foul language had become a necessary skill for survival.

In theory, even a hundred Jacquelines wouldn’t match up to her. Yet, she held back the urge to teach her a lesson at that moment. It wasn’t due to anything else but her association with the Thompson Group. She couldn’t embarrass Lina.

Also, she thought of someone in that brief moment.

wondered whether he would view her differently when he saw her swearing. If he saw her like that, she might never get

turned the corridor’s corner with a faint smile, quickly returning to her workstation. She

work, she saw Chris standing outside

a command. He stayed behind her until they had

emotion, inside, she beamed

cautious, testing the waters as

Join & Stay

have to go home so

“I…”

opinion, Chris took charge. He

help but chuckle, allowing him to drag her by the wrist

dyed the clouds on the horizon red and gently tinted her cheeks

busy places like this. Now, in the middle of a crowd, they both felt uncomfortable. They walked awkwardly, glancing around

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