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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?”

died in his throat.

magazine. But ten minutes ticked by and he didn’t flip a single page. He was obviously miles away in his own

you,” Elmer said, relaying the important news. “When would

eyebrow.

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“Yes,” Elmer replied.

smile. “I’m not the only one new

come, too?” Elmer ventured a

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checking his watch. He set his magazine down and stood. “I’ve got

to do, so I’m heading

the incident to upper management, knowing Jason had asked him to watch Rebecca. If she were connected to Jason,

Elmer was overthinking. After hearing the situation, Jason told him to follow Jeffrey’s lead and bring Rebecca along.

Jeffrey’s call.

find Rebecca. He didn’t spell things out, just mentioned that the company

for the

have some things to handle at home,” Rebecca said, trying to get out of it. “Is it okay if

on your first day might not look so good,” Elmer said, his tone gentle but insistent. “It’s just one meal. It won’t take much of

she couldn’t afford the impulse this time. Skipping dinner and

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

now.

asked, stepping over when she noticed

neutral front so she wouldn’t pass on her bad mood. “Supposedly, it’s

paused for a moment, a thoughtful crease

was off. “Is there something I should

introducing you to key company leaders,” Jane said calmly. “They might want to fast–track you. Just enjoy your

face fell; this was exactly what she dreaded. “If I don’t go, will I get singled out?” she asked, feeling more at ease with Jane’s calming, big–sister vibe.

at Rebecca and gave

tanked in a

in the company? They’re just regular folks, not the type

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