Eliana’s thoughts suddenly went blank, and she unconsciously pushed Eli aside.

She turned around to see Maurice, who was looking downcast.

“The timing of my arrival seems to be out of whack.”

Maurice scowled as he struggled to hold back the rising rage that was welling up inside him. His words had wry cynicism to them.

“There’s more to it than what you see…” Eliana felt compelled to clarify.

Without giving her the opportunity to explain, Maurice turned and walked away.

Eli felt it was insufficient, so he added, “Mr. Moran, goodbye.”

“Eli, you were deliberate in your actions. In addition, you simply lied to me.”

Eliana scowled at Eli with her eyes wide open as she raised her head. She hoped she could savage him with her teeth.

Eli quickly surrendered by raising his hands. “Let go of your resentment. To be honest, I’d want to know more about you and Maurice’s connection.”

“What conclusion have you gotten to?” Eliana scoffed.

“I’ve finally figured it out. The CEO of the Moran Group seems to have a one-sided crush on you.”

Knowing that Maurice’s affection for Eliana was unrequited, Eli felt a tinge of excitement.

“Shut up already.”

exhibited irritability and

Maurice. Why did she act as though she had

couch, she realized she hadn’t

anymore. I’ve nearly completely forgotten about my work. There are more outfits available. Hung there. You don’t need anybody else to help you with

the

Maurice. She just

office out of breath, he was already seated in his chair,

for saving me yesterday. I have come to return your

him. Maurice cocked his chin and sent a

it in

“Err…”

was scared to respond for fear of

with rage. She was baffled as to how

with me. What makes you so angry that you have to

on the table and lifted his dark eyes to shoot a caustic gaze at her. “Let it all out? You give yourself too much credit. Because it’s worthless, I discard it. In what capacity should I

couldn’t bear the way

need to explain herself because of

it stands now, I’ve given back the clothing. It’s entirely up to you how you handle

came from behind her as soon

Eli’s advances. He’s a

drew a big

since one of my close friends lost an essential ring, and it’s in Eli’s hands. It’s something I should

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