Chapter 29

All eyes in the room turned to the woman speaking.

She was dressed in a crisp white blouse paired with a khaki midi skirt and white heels to match. It was classic office wear, but the lace trim on her collar and sleeves gave her a softer, more approachable look. While her face was not striking, she had a delicate charm when all her features came together. Her smile was gentle and non-threatening, like an innocent bunny that would make people instinctively want to protect her.

Chloe's gaze also landed on Linda, her beautiful eyes filled with coldness.

"I'm new here, just starting out, so I’d appreciate any guidance from you," Linda said, bowing to everyone. Despite her impressive resume, she introduced herself humbly.

The people present began to warm up to Linda. After greeting everyone, she approached Chloe.

"Chloe, we're going to be colleagues now. There's a lot I don't know, and I'm counting on your support."

through the eyes of

spoke up, "You two know each

"Chloe and I were high school classmates and used to be best

"We were classmates, yes, but I wouldn't call

"Right, I don't deserve to be your friend. My humble beginnings were just wishful thinking on my

The glimmer of tears in her eyes and her pitiful look could evoke

a top graduate from Columbia. Saying she's

she took Linda's arm. "Don't mind her. She's notoriously unpopular here, but we're your friends

an introductory tour and help you get familiar with things around here. Oh,

was surrounded and led away by a group, Chloe felt a momentary stir in her heart but quickly regained her composure. Linda was exceptionally good at putting on

vulnerable side, arousing everyone's protective instincts. People were always ready to fend for her when needed, even taking blows

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