“ I don’t need anyone to tell me about that! I’ve already known that something was off about you since a long time ago!” Tracey crossed her arms, cast Laney a hostile glance, and scoffed. The way she looked at Laney was so judgmental.

Laney swallowed, turned her head, and continued eating without responding. Since she wasn’t allowed to leave, she figured it would be better to continue eating. 

Besides, she wasn’t full yet. Garrett put down his chopsticks, and spoke in a patient manner

“I think you misunderstood. This is my secretary. She saved my life a few days ago, and for that, she got injured. She’s only just been discharged from the hospital today, so I figured I’d take her here and treat her to a meal.”

Tracey sneered while glancing at Laney. She then looked back at Garrett and asked, “Your secretary? Do you think I’m an idiot? A few days ago, I conducted an investigation. She may appear to be your secretary, but she hasn’t done any real work that pertains to a secretary’s job description. I think it’s fairly obvious who she really is.” —

Having said that, Tracey looked exasperated. “I’ve never done anything wrong to you, Garrett! Why did you do this to me?”

Garrett didn’t know what to say at this point.

he should turn to Ethan for help. But when he glanced around the table, he noticed that Ethan and

we’re home, okay?” Garrett stood from his seat, grabbed Tracey’s hand, and was about

Tracey was riled up again. “Why can’t we talk here, huh? Are you afraid that your little

glanced at Laney and growled, “You uneducated slut! Didn’t your parents teach you

Tracey’s words too harsh. He squeezed her hand and gently rebuked

“Tracey, play nice.”

and she’d never been insulted like this. She stood up, wore a straight face, and said, “Miss, I am not seducing Mr. Harding here. We’re simply having a meal together. Besides, we weren’t on our own! Our other

at her and grunted, “Lie all you want; that’s not going to help!”

she turned to Garrett and tugged

there’s nothing going on between you two, fire her if you want me to believe

latter shook his head, adjusted his glasses, and put on a

 “I can’t just fire her! I don’t even have the authority to do

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