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

no connection to Maurice. Why did she act as though she had been found cheating with

the bag on the couch, she

my work. There are more outfits available. Hung there. You don’t need

up the

to console Maurice. She

breath, he was already seated in his chair, head down, doing

for saving me yesterday. I have come to

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

it in the

“Err…”

for fear of getting himself

baffled as to how he could

it’s OK if you’re not happy with me. What makes you so angry that you have

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 to utilize it in the CEO’s office

way

didn’t need to explain herself

stands now, I’ve given back the clothing. It’s entirely up to you how

deep voice came from behind her as

He’s a troublemaker

to a halt and drew a big breath when she heard

Eli’s side since one of my close friends lost an essential

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