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"Wasn't the meal I brought you last time to your taste? Why is Michael still having dinner with other women?" Chloe asked. Everyone could tell she was deliberately targeting Lucy.

Before she showed up, the employees had no clue Michael was married. They all thought he and Lucy made a perfect pair.

Everyone thought Lucy was Michael's girlfriend, and she didn't deny it.

Lucy froze when she saw Chloe.

Though she looked a bit embarrassed, Lucy managed a smile and said, "Chloe, you've got it all wrong. I usually have lunch with Michael, and people just like to tease us about it."

"Even if others don't know he's married, you sure do. Or do you just enjoy having dinner with your sister's husband?" Chloe sneered, not giving Lucy an ounce of respect.

Lucy's hands clenched and unclenched at her sides.

"Chloe, that's not what I meant. If it makes you uncomfortable, I won't have dinner with Michael anymore. I don't want to ruin your relationship with him because of me." Lucy pretended to be generous as always, but kept hinting that Chloe was being

unreasonable.

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thought everyone would have

didn't expect everyone to look

the office knew Lucy

his first name, keeping things personal and

Michael had a wife. Lucy's cozy way of addressing him made the employees think they were

she wouldn't be apologizing

arms and shot Lucy a mocking look. "Alright, I've pointed out the

buzzed with skepticism, eyes narrowing at her. Lucy's smile wavered, her nails digging into her palm. "Chloe, if you have an issue with me, fine. But questioning the

blood, sweat, and tears. If our partner isn't happy, it could cost us big time. Sorry, but I can't let you mess with

glanced back and

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waved her hand dismissively, not bothering to glance at the

from the crowd, trying to calm things down. "Alright, alright, Lucy. Chloe had a point with her question. She's not trying to stir up trouble. Everyone makes mistakes, it's no big deal." Lucy stared at

actually siding with

feeling his

into

saw Chloe, he always thought of her as just a plain,

night at the bar. Watching her dance on stage,

flaw in their blueprints, proving her exceptional

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