After the divorce, he begged

“Did you guys see the way Mr. Hanson was looking at Rebecca just now? That was definitely something different,” someone whispered.

“Same here,” someone else agreed immediately.

Another said, “Honestly, I bet Mr. Hanson showed up just for Rebecca. I mean, someone like him–whose every minute is worth a fortune–wouldn’t waste his time on the rest of us.”

Lisa, ever the gossip, leaned in eagerly. She asked, “Rebecca, you really didn’t know Mr. Hanson before all this?

Rebecca stayed poker–faced as she replied, “Nope.”

Lisa and the others shot each other skeptical looks–they definitely didn’t believe her. But since Rebecca obviously didn’t want to talk about it, they let the topic drop.

Jane glanced at her phone and then said, “Alright, after dinner, everyone’s on their own. If you want to rest, go ahead. If you want to hang out, head to the entertainment area.”

“Got it, Jane,” the group responded in unison, then settled back into their meals.

About five minutes later, Derek came back. He couldn’t stop smiling ever since Jeffrey arrived, and now he made no effort to hide his curiosity as he looked right at Rebecca.

He asked, “Rebecca, is there something between you and Mr. Hanson that we don’t know about?”

Everyone at the table paused and turned their attention to Rebecca, their actions slowing down.

Rebecca sighed inwardly, clearly annoyed, and repeated once more, “No.”

Derek grinned and teased, “Well, maybe you two will have something going on after today. The way Mr. Hanson was eyeing you just now–come on, he was totally into you.”

Lisa nodded like crazy. She said, “Seriously, same here.”

Someone else chimed in, “You know, maybe Mr. Hanson only came to PrimePlay Technologies because of Rebecca. She just started, and suddenly he shows up.”

With that said, everyone was openly staring at Rebecca, making their curiosity obvious.

Rebecca was a total knockout–creamy skin, stunning features, and a natural grace that made her stand out effortlessly. Anyone meeting her for the first time just had to sneak a second look.

Derek said, “Go for it, Rebecca–see if you can land Mr. Hanson. Bag a guy like him and you’re set for life. No need to stress or hustle ever again.”

Rebecca froze, her fork halfway to her mouth, that last remark really getting under her skin. She looked up, about to retort, but Jane jumped in first.

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changed–you still love

was just thinking about

CEO of the Hanson Group and that good–looking face we all

play it cool. He said,

teasing finds it funny. Otherwise, you’re just causing unnecessary drama and making

like that in front of everyone- especially as a

just stared him down, cool

room was thick

jump in and lighten the mood, when Jane

pressed, “Derek, that joke was seriously out of line. Are you saying Rebecca

Ella Barton chimed in, “Derek, your mindset is way too small. Why chase after rich guys when we can be the rich ones ourselves? And

treat.”

girls chimed in immediately, laughing

hands up, clearly cornered. He said, “Alright, I know I put my foot in my mouth. I’ll apologize to Rebecca right here,

You’ve got some serious

relaxed, and the tension finally lifted from the room. The little clash

one drink

your drinking; what I respect is your courage to take responsibility and fix a problem when it crops

up again, and everyone started

warmth and gratitude settle in her heart,

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Amelia and later by Jeffrey, she was worlds apart from girls like Ella when

and whispered, “Don’t dwell on Derek’s words. He’s just the type

“Thanks,” Rebecca replied, genuinely.

she replied, “No need for that. When we’re out in the

nothing in this world

stood up for her, not out of obligation, but simply because that was the kind of person she was: gentle, kind, and always ready to stand up for what was

and the other girls had