But I knew well that they’d talk behind my back, saying I was trying to hold on to my place as Jared’s wife, dressing to impress every day. Since I couldn’t compete with Tracy in career or skills, I had to rely on my looks.

Honestly, I couldn’t care less. As long as they didn’t say it to my face, I’d just turn a blind eye. Being talked about behind my back was just a roundabout compliment.

Jared looked grumpy all morning. Maybe he was just sulking because he missed his nut milk. He kept that sour expression on his face until noon.

I couldn’t care less about his mood. I just got on with my work and chatted with the designers.

Around noon, Jared called to ask where I was. I told him I was still at the design studio and planned to grab lunch there.

But Jared insisted I go to a restaurant near the office instead. His tone made it clear that I didn’t have a choice.

So I had no choice but to rush over. As soon as I stepped out of the car, a sudden gust of wind swept by. The wind blew through my flowy, floral chiffon dress and my waist–length, softly curled hair, making them flutter.

A few guys passing by couldn’t take their eyes off me, especially when I quickly reached down to hold my skirt, looking a bit flustered. That brief moment of panic seemed to leave them stunned.

down and cheeks burning, I hurried into the

I realized his private room overlooked the parking lot. He was standing by the window, turning

the specialty here?” I asked with a

gave me a long, hard look, not saying

wrong?” I immediately glanced down at myself, checking my outfit. “Is there something wrong with

his coffee cup, took a couple of sips, and then said, “A lot of people at the office have been talking about you lately. So you want to

myself a cup of coffee. “Are you saying I’m dressing to impress too much? This is just normal for women. There’s nothing wrong

This is a workplace, not your personal runway.

the coffee cup as I stared at him. “You men are so funny. You want the flowers to

and his

My face tightened, and I turned away, completely

supposed to be calm and easygoing. Losing his temper like

have no idea how many guys at the office are eyeing you up, wishing they could see what’s under

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