"Why it's fine? They're just trying to push you around."

"It's okay; let's go grab a bite."

The company had a dedicated staff cafeteria, and Felix led the way, carrying a lunch tray. Carol followed him, still pondering

whether it was the coworkers or the department head giving him a hard time.

Just as she was about to probe further, a mocking voice carried from ahead.

"Isn't that Felix? What's up, buddy? Not dining with Ms. Miller today? Don't tellshe dumped you?"

"I heard he's not exactly Ivy League material, right? Still, I wonder how he caught her eye."

"Oh, con, haven't you seen his face? I heard Ms. Miller has a thing for pretty boys. But none of her guys ever last long. Just

curious how long our friend here will stay fresh."

"Beauty fades, and love flies away, Felix. You're just too green, man. Look at you, she's not even here to dine with you today. You

should make hay while the sun shines, grab what you can while she's still got a bit of affection for you. Didn't your boss make you

sing the song 'Climbing the Ladder’ at the team dinner the other night? If that's not a setup, I don't know what is. Didn't you go

crying to Ms. Miller?"

"Why complain? As if whining to Ms. Miller would make a difference. Looks like Mr. Miller's not too keen on this son-in-law."

The two carried on their duet in front of Felix. But Felix acted as if he didn't hear a thing, his face expressionless.

Carol, on the other hand, was fuming. She started to speak up, but before she could finish, Felix grabbed her hand, "Don't get

mad."

heaved with frustration. How could she not be angry, especially when Felix hadn't mentioned

left to deal with

department and give that sorry-ass manager a

front of her, she had no intention of letting

had already scurried

holdback; I want to fire them right

then what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your ear, and

againstwill

we should go back to freelancing like we

"Carol, I'm really okay."

that revealing her status would

she sat down

Carol could guess that

the situation. As for Felix, being the outsider,

such treatment before. At most, she had

was much

looked at Felix, who seemed unfazed, quietly eating his meal. Carol's

in her hands, she watched him eat and then asked, "Hey,

while. Her

on his cutlery paused, a flicker of something crossing his eyes too quickly for

in recovery, busy following the doctor's

pursed her lips

linked her arm with his, "By the way, I've got a surprise

surprises usually cwith a naughty twist, a little spice between young lovers. She leaned in close, tiptoeing to

ears

to go that far. His cheeks blushed instantly.

a playful grin, "Chearly,

and he

"Sure."

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