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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.

raised an eyebrow, making Rebecca feel uneasy under her gaze. “What’s

held a real job before?” Jane had suspected that since the first day, and

moment.

and then shook her

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

I only knew Andrea was deliberately provoking me. I want

Jane.” Rebecca

don’t know what’s between you and Andrea, but don’t fall into the trap she’s setting,” Jane spoke with the calming tone of an understanding

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felt like a mental

Rebecca understood, Jane didn’t say more. The two ate together in

walking back,

Jane responded, “What?”

defenses. “Why were you telling me those

people feel she

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

asked earnestly. “What if it’s just my bad temper

for nearly a decade. Some things are obvious at a glance.” Jane’s typically neutral expression softened slightly. “Not to mention, all your emotions are written on

instinctively touched her

workplace, you need to learn to occasionally hide your

Rebecca heard

with

mother’s most frequent advice had been to stay true

honesty and frankness most. Yet now, someone was saying that she

essential workplace principles, sincerely hoping Rebecca would focus wholeheartedly on her duties. “This applies even to conflicts

looked up as Jane clarified what she meant. “Because nobody truly cares about the facts. They’re just hungry for gossip–dramatic spices to

water. She’d never considered those social intricacies before, remaining oblivious to

“the other woman” during the coffee and cake incident that morning, no colleagues

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