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.”

irritability and

Why did she act as though she had been found

the bag on the couch, she

more outfits available. Hung there. You don’t need anybody else

scooped up the

console Maurice. She just wanted to give the

arrived at Maurice’s office out of breath, he was already seated in his chair, head down, doing business as if his recent gaffe outside the lounge had

saving me yesterday. I have come to return your

cocked his chin

it in

“Err…”

to respond for fear of getting himself

as to

you’re not happy with me. What makes you so angry that you have to let it all out on the

her. “Let it all out? You give yourself too much credit. Because it’s worthless, I discard it. In what capacity should I retain this? Do you intend to utilize it in the CEO’s office as

couldn’t bear the way Maurice spoke

explain herself because of

back the clothing. It’s entirely up to you how you handle

came from behind her as soon as she turned

of Eli’s advances. He’s

came to a halt and drew a big breath when

one of my close friends lost an essential ring, and it’s in Eli’s

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