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."

wrapped gift box from his desk. "Here, this is from a client. Supposed to boost energy or something. You should try it." I looked at the box, raising an eyebrow.

embarrassed, giving me an awkward grin. "Haha, yeah, they probably thought I had a girlfriend. But as you know, I'm single as

but I appreciated the gesture. No need to call him out. Thanks. Guess I

making it sound more like a casual

he wasn't exactly rushing to sign. No point

never ends.

I'd promised him earlier on his desk. He looked at

to keep my word," I replied,

over with the signed docs. "Ms. Kay,

I couldn't help it- 1 had to say something. "Can it even be a delay if you're the

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I've got something planned," I said, remembering I needed to catch

video.

another time." He shrugged it off like it was

a little guilty since I had offered him a meal

Now you owe me two meals," he grinned, making it

I laughed. "Deal."