The Wrong Woman

Daniel easily grasped what Shelly meant and could relate to her feelings.

Shelly cared deeply for her children, but Sienna would eventually marry and move on with her own life, so Shelly naturally favored Felix more.

In the lower social circles, many pretended to be morally superior. Thus, Daniel appreciated Shelly's straightforwardness. She never held back her thoughts and always expressed them openly.

Daniel calmly remarked, "Mrs. Lawson, if Felix plans to enter civil service, he'll need to pass the civil service examination before being eligible for a job assignment."

Shelly smiled awkwardly. "The civil service exam is pretty tough."

Daniel reassured her, "If he's not keen on the civil service exam, he can move to Phoenicia. My family can organize a suitable position for him within the company."

Shelly's face brightened with a smile as she eagerly served Daniel some food. "Thank you, Daniel. I truly appreciate it."

"Thanks, Dan," Felix chimed in happily.

Sienna's face grew somber. She set her utensils down, her appetite suddenly gone.

Daniel weren't officially a couple, her family was trying to gain benefit from him,

stop worrying about how much her family might demand if her relationship with Daniel progressed. She pointed at Felix and warned, "You're not allowed to go." Shelly frowned

"Why can't I go? Don't you want me to go

"You can go for the interview, but you can't use any

not?" Felix was

her dignity and have a relationship with Daniel without complications. "I'm not asking you for help. I'm asking Dan, and

Can't you find a job

a job is tough

trailed off as tears threatened to spill. Her family's behavior only added

relationship problem quickly soured

out to comfort her, gently patting her hand.

just a small issue.

position in a company with tens of thousands of employees