Marcus was speechless, but his colleagues suddenly broke out in applause and shouts.

On one hand, they were trying to suck up to Aaron. On the other hand, they sincerely agreed with him. How could Marcus propose without a diamond ring?

They were so happy for Marcus that they forgot about the ring! More importantly, Aaron did say he was going to give everybody the rest of the day off. In other words, they could go home after Marcus finished his proposal.

Unable to go back on his words, Marcus stood up and chuckled awkwardly to hide his embarrassment. “Mister Aaron is right. What’s a proposal without a diamond ring? Wait for me here, Annie. I’ll be back with a diamond ring.”

After that, he half-jogged out of the cafeteria.

“Wait, Marcus. Don’t go!” shouted Annie, but he was already out of sight.

Everyone sat back down to finish their lunch and waited for Marcus to return with the diamond ring.

glanced at Aaron and rebuked him, “Why did you have to do that to him? He has just started working not

have any money. I mean, how is he going to pay for all the living expenses after

a little taken aback. She avoided meeting his

started working

Annie looked at him in surprise. She then pouted and said, “What about you, then? You’re a man

“You’re right. I’m the same. Pity the girl who falls for me because there’ll only be heartbreak waiting

suddenly breaking out in laughter. “Well, it’s good

so he did not mind being insulted. “What are you still doing here, then? Are you really going

emotions at that moment.

a little closer to her

out of my business in the future. You’re only going

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