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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.

an eyebrow, making Rebecca feel uneasy under her gaze. “What’s wrong?”

before?” Jane had suspected

moment.

then

conflicts might work in some roles, but ours requires constant collaboration. Tension in the team would hinder our work and weigh heavily on you

‘I didn’t consider that much. I only knew Andrea was deliberately provoking

Rebecca

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Rebecca felt like a mental

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

eating and were walking back, Rebecca hesitated for

Jane responded, “What?”

gradually lowered her defenses. “Why were you telling

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

Jane replied. She highly valued Rebecca’s capabilities.

afraid that you misjudged me?” Rebecca asked earnestly. “What if it’s just my bad temper and not

workforce for nearly a decade. Some things are obvious at a glance.” Jane’s typically neutral expression

instinctively touched her

at her with sisterly concern. “In the workplace, you need

my true self?” Rebecca heard those words for

responded with a

frequent advice had been to stay true to herself. Her mother would take

to wear any mask, claiming he loved her honesty and frankness most. Yet now, someone was saying that she should conceal herself a

matters at work,” Jane explained essential workplace principles, sincerely hoping Rebecca would focus wholeheartedly on

as Jane clarified what she meant. “Because nobody truly cares about

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

coffee and cake incident that morning, no

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