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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.

Rebecca feel uneasy under

job before?” Jane had suspected

moment.

and then shook her

calmly. “Open conflicts might work in some roles, but ours requires constant collaboration. Tension in the team would hinder our work and

her eyes. She thought, ‘I didn’t consider that much. I only knew Andrea was deliberately provoking me. I

you, Jane.” Rebecca processed

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

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felt like a mental switch had suddenly

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

walking back, Rebecca hesitated for a

Jane responded, “What?”

lowered her defenses. “Why were you telling me those

her arrival. Her words were impeccable, and her attitude made people feel she was exceptionally approachable. Most would consider her very

without distractions,” Jane replied. She

if it’s just my bad temper and not her deliberately

been in the workforce 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

instinctively touched

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

self?” Rebecca heard those words for

with a

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

her not to wear any mask, claiming he loved her honesty and frankness most. Yet now, someone was

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

about the facts. They’re just hungry

a splash of cold water. She’d never considered those

and cake incident that morning, no colleagues would’ve taken her

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