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

she act as though she had been found cheating with another

noticed the bag on the couch, she realized

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

scooped up the

to console Maurice. She just wanted to give the clothing

arrived at Maurice’s office out of breath, he was already seated in his chair, head down,

can’t thank you enough for saving me yesterday. I have come to return your

over to him. Maurice cocked his chin and sent a fleeting look

in the

“Err…”

to respond for fear of getting himself

with rage. She was baffled as to how he could

makes you so angry that

too much credit. Because it’s worthless, I

bear the way Maurice spoke to

need to explain

back the clothing.

Corbin the clothes. Maurice’s deep voice came from behind

of Eli’s advances. He’s a troublemaker by

came to a halt and drew a

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

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