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After that little episode, Rebecca focused on her work. When one was concentrating, they temporarily forgot unhappy things. It wasn’t until Jane asked her out for lunch that Rebecca snapped out of her work.

“Let’s go,” Jane said simply. Her outfits were always in the simplest colors and styles. Rebecca was momentarily

stunned.

Jane spoke casually, “Let’s have lunch together. There’s something I want to discuss.”

Rebecca agreed and followed Jane. Rebecca usually ate alone after work, so having company felt unfamiliar.

The two ordered some casual dishes at the restaurant across from the company, sitting face–to–face. Jane asked bluntly, “You don’t get along with Andrea.”

Rebecca didn’t hide it. “No,” she replied.

Jane poured her some water and said, “Andrea currently works directly with Mr. Hanson. All our tasks go through her. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t make the tension obvious.”

Rebecca stayed silent. She couldn’t tolerate it—not their past school conflicts nor Andrea’s current provocations. Her dislike kept growing.

She hated Andrea so much that sharing the same space felt suffocating. If not for the massive penalty for breaching the contract, she’d quit immediately.

“She’s getting along well with others in the department now. If you target her without explanation, people will just think you’re difficult to work with,” Jane explained patiently.

Rebecca seemed gentle on the surface, but in truth, she couldn’t care less about others‘ opinions. “I don’t mind,” she said.

feel uneasy under her

ever held a real job before?” Jane had suspected that since the

moment.

paused and then shook

“Open conflicts might work in some roles, but ours requires constant collaboration. Tension in the

eyes. She thought, ‘I didn’t consider that much. I only knew Andrea was deliberately provoking me. I want nothing from her, not even

Jane.” Rebecca processed everything she’d

don’t fall into the trap she’s setting,” Jane spoke with the calming tone

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felt like a mental switch

didn’t say

they finished eating and were walking back,

Jane responded, “What?”

defenses. “Why were you

had greeted everyone warmly since her arrival. Her words were impeccable, and her attitude made people feel she was exceptionally approachable. Most would consider her very amiable, so Rebecca

I want you fully focused on work without distractions,” Jane replied. She highly valued Rebecca’s capabilities. “Personally, I think of you

Rebecca asked earnestly. “What if it’s

Some things are obvious at a glance.” Jane’s typically

touched her

with sisterly concern. “In the workplace, you

my true self?” Rebecca heard those

responded with a

most frequent advice had

claiming he loved her honesty and frankness most. Yet now, someone was

work,” Jane explained essential workplace principles, sincerely hoping Rebecca would

what she meant. “Because nobody truly cares about the facts. They’re just hungry for gossip–dramatic spices

words hit Rebecca like a splash of cold water. She’d never considered those social intricacies before, remaining

coffee and cake incident that morning, no colleagues would’ve taken her side. Workplace

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