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Rebecca stiffened for a moment, instinctively tracing where Elmer was looking.

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Jeffrey was sprawled out on a sofa by the window, a financial magazine in hand. As if sensing her gaze, he lifted his eyes and glanced over at her.

“Mr. Hanson, do you still have Rebecca’s contract?” Elmer asked, taking the initiative.

Jeffrey glanced up at Elmer, his gaze cool and casual.

Feeling a little unnerved by that look, Elmer didn’t push the matter and instead turned to Rebecca. “Why do you need the contract?” he asked.

“I just want to double–check the details,” Rebecca replied, keeping her tone carefully neutral in front of Elmer. “If it hasn’t been officially signed and sealed, is it possible for me to add another clause?”

Right after she finished speaking, someone walked in from the hallway, with a contract in hand. They walked straight up to Jeffrey and handed it over. “Mr. Hanson, the contract has been officially signed and sealed,” the person announced.

“Just give it to Rebecca,” Jeffrey said, his eyes settling on her. His voice was unhurried, casually pointing her out. “That’s

her.”

The legal assistant handed Rebecca the contract, just as Jeffrey had instructed.

Holding the contract, Rebecca felt its weight. She couldn’t shake the sense that this was part of Jeffrey’s plan. Steadying herself, she flipped through the pages, seeing the company seal and PrimePlay Technologies‘ legal representative’s

signature.

The contract was now fully in effect; quitting would mean a 3–million–dollar penalty.

“If there’s anything you need, just tell me,” Elmer said, completely missing the tension in Rebecca’s face. “As long as it’s reasonable, I can make it happen. No need to put it in the contract.”

“It’s fine,” Rebecca answered, feeling icy all over. She forced a smile, offered a stiff nod, and headed out. She didn’t stick around, slipping away as fast as she could.

Elmer stared at Rebecca’s retreating figure, a look of doubt flickering in his eyes. He ventured. “Mr. Hanson…”

Jeffrey glanced up, his eyes cool. “Yes?”

froze. Any questions he had died in his throat. “No, nothing,” he blurted

say another word, just looked back down at his magazine. But ten minutes ticked by and he didn’t flip a

a dinner at the Jelasburg Grand Hotel to welcome you,” Elmer said, relaying the important news.

an eyebrow. “To welcome

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“Yes,” Elmer replied.

lips curled into a faint smile. “I’m not the only one

Rebecca should come, too?” Elmer ventured a

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you to decide, not me,” Jeffrey said, checking his watch. He set his

to do, so

the incident to upper management, knowing Jason had asked him to

lead and bring Rebecca along. Jason made it clear. For

Jeffrey’s call.

didn’t spell things out, just mentioned that the company was

for the new team members.

to get out of it. “Is it

not look so good,” Elmer said, his tone gentle but insistent. “It’s just one meal. It won’t take much of your time.” And with that, he

she couldn’t afford the impulse this

still just the new hire here, and thanks to that ruthless breach–of–contract clause, quitting wasn’t even an

now.

say to you?” Jane asked, stepping over when she noticed

to join him for dinner later,” Rebecca said, forcing herself to put on a neutral front so she wouldn’t pass on her bad mood. “Supposedly, it’s a welcome dinner for the new

moment, a thoughtful crease forming

sensed something was off. “Is there something

their way of introducing you to key company leaders,” Jane said calmly. “They might want to fast–track

singled out?” she asked, feeling more at ease with Jane’s calming, big–sister vibe.

looked at Rebecca and gave a definite

mood tanked

shots in the company? They’re just regular

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