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."

vampire flick-pale and all," he joked, shaking his head 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 try it." I looked at the box, raising an eyebrow. "This looks

me an awkward grin. "Haha, yeah, they probably

kind of story, but I appreciated the gesture. No need to call him

making it

noting he wasn't exactly rushing to sign. No point pushing it if he'd already

never ends.

have questions." I placed the candy I'd

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

with the signed docs. "Ms.

it even be a delay if you're the one holding

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Chapter 43

no good, I've got something planned," I said, remembering I

video.

He shrugged it off like

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

two meals," he grinned, making it impossible

I laughed. "Deal."