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

on the couch, she realized she hadn’t returned

don’t bother me anymore. I’ve nearly completely forgotten about my work. There are more outfits available. Hung there. You

scooped up the clothes

wasn’t trying to console Maurice. She just

Maurice’s office out of breath, he was already seated in his chair, head down, doing business as

you enough for saving me yesterday. I

the clothing over to him. Maurice cocked his chin and

it in

“Err…”

was scared to respond for

baffled as to how he could be

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

Maurice placed the paper 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

bear the way Maurice spoke to

need to explain herself because of

stands now, I’ve given back the clothing.

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

advances. He’s a

and drew a big breath when she heard

with you once. I will only be by Eli’s side since one of my close friends lost an essential ring, and it’s in Eli’s

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