Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 483

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Ron never called out mistakes directly. He had this way of giving low-key, feel-good reminders that made you want to do better without feeling weird about it.

That's why he was our superior. He'd joke around all day, barely looking like he was working, but somehow, everyone else was always hustling to keep up.

I played along, smiling. "If I slowed down, I'd feel guilty, letting you down."

He chuckled. "But I never put any pressure on you. Besides, work's endless. No need to rush."

Ron's the first boss I've met who doesn't want you to stress yourself out. Kinda rare.

Since he was being nice, I couldn't exactly turn him down without coming off rude, so I smiled and said," Alright, I'll keep that in mind."

"You've lost a lot of weight lately. Are you sure you're okay?" He didn't even glance at the stack of documents I'd handed him, like he was more interested in a random chat.

We weren't close or anything, but ever since we met, he acted like we were old pals. Still, I kept things

Professional. I'm fine, really."

before pulling out a neatly wrapped gift box from his desk. "Here, this is from a client. Supposed to boost energy or something. You should

seemed a little embarrassed, giving me an awkward grin. "Haha, yeah, they probably thought I had a girlfriend. But

the gesture. No need to call him out. Thanks.

you down." He winked, making it sound more like a casual hang

agreed, noting he wasn't exactly rushing to sign.

never ends.

questions." I placed the candy I'd promised him earlier on his desk.

my word," I replied, picking up the gift box and heading

docs. "Ms. Kay, sorry for the delay. Hope

the boss, his relaxed vibe did tend to slow things down sometimes, I couldn't help it- 1 had to say something. "Can it even be a delay if you're the one holding things up?" Ron laughed. "Ouch, noted, Ms.

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Chapter 43

I said, remembering I

video.

shrugged it off

Mr. Shane," I apologized, feeling a little guilty since I had offered him a

accepted. Now you owe me two meals,"

I laughed. "Deal."