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

act as

the couch, she realized

about my work. There are more outfits available. Hung

up the clothes

wasn’t trying to console Maurice. She just wanted to give the clothing

out of breath, he was already seated in his chair, head down, doing business as if his recent gaffe outside the lounge had been

enough for saving me yesterday. I

to him. Maurice cocked his chin

in the trash,

“Err…”

was scared to respond for fear of getting

rage. She was baffled as to

What makes you so angry that you have to let it all

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 retain this? Do you intend

couldn’t bear the way

to explain herself

clothing.

deep voice came from behind

He’s

halt and drew a big breath when

of my close friends lost an essential

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