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

connection to Maurice. Why did she act as though she had been found cheating with another

couch, she realized she hadn’t returned Maurice’s

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

the clothes and

to console Maurice. She just wanted to give the clothing

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

enough for saving me yesterday. I have come to

gave the clothing over to him. Maurice cocked his chin and sent a fleeting look at

it in the trash,

“Err…”

to respond for

She was baffled as to

makes you so angry

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

way Maurice spoke to

to explain herself because of

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

Maurice’s deep voice came from behind her as soon as

advances. He’s

and drew a big breath

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

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