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

to Maurice. Why did she act

couch, she realized she hadn’t returned

bother me anymore. I’ve nearly completely forgotten about my work. There are more outfits available. Hung there. You don’t need anybody else to help you with that, I

the clothes

to console Maurice. She just wanted to give the clothing

his chair, head

saving me yesterday. I have come

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

in the trash,

“Err…”

respond for fear of getting

with rage. She was baffled as to how he could be so

with me. What makes you so angry that you have to let it

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

bear the way

didn’t need to explain

now, I’ve given back the clothing. It’s

came from behind her as soon as

of Eli’s advances. He’s a

to a halt and drew

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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