“So even the great Mister Sherman has moments when he doesn’t feel like working,” teased Rita, to which Sherman responded with a smile.

“I’m human, not a machine. It’s only natural that I have those moments.”

“And how do you usually deal with such negative emotions?” Rita asked, expecting a typical response. However, Sherman’s answer took her by surprise.

“I just skip work altogether. As the boss, I still have that privilege.”

Rita could not help but laugh. “Mister Sherman, you really have a sense of humor.”

After taking a sip of his coffee, Sherman asked, “So, Miss Rita, why did you ask me out today? Is it still about that piece of land?”

shook her head firmly. “It has nothing to do with that.

broach the subject. She realized she had been too impulsive, rushing to Sherman and asking why he had helped her. It might make her seem presumptuous; perhaps

seem like your usual

on him. “Then

with my stature, even those who are on par with me in terms of wealth rarely speak so candidly in front of me. That’s why I especially

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what are

may seem presumptuous, but please don’t take offense. Kwant to ask… Was it you who help

was taken aback, not expecting Rita to be as straightforward as ever, asking whatever was on her mind.

his coffee, and took a sip to conceal his

had with my boss over the phone while I was net looking for him. I know it was you who

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