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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?”

his throat. “No,

his magazine. But ten minutes ticked by and he didn’t

Hotel to welcome you,”

eyebrow. “To

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“Yes,” Elmer replied.

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

come, too?” Elmer

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for you to decide, not me,” Jeffrey said, checking his watch. He set his magazine down and stood. “I’ve got

do, so I’m

upper management, knowing Jason had asked him to watch Rebecca. If

to follow Jeffrey’s lead and bring Rebecca along. Jason made it clear. For now, Jeffrey’s word was law. Everything

Jeffrey’s call.

that settled, Elmer went to find Rebecca. He didn’t spell things out,

for the new

home,” Rebecca said, trying to get out of it. “Is it

tone gentle but insistent. “It’s just one meal. It won’t take much

Rebecca’s chest. She wanted to leave, but knew she couldn’t afford the impulse this time.

just the new hire here, and thanks to that

now.

over when she

forcing herself to put on a neutral front so she wouldn’t pass on her bad mood. “Supposedly, it’s

a thoughtful

immediately sensed something was off. “Is there

likely their way of introducing you to key company leaders,” Jane

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.

Rebecca and gave a definite

tanked in a

“Those big shots in the company? They’re just regular folks, not the type

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