Joycelyn wasn’t in the best mood that morning, so she focused on work to distract herself.

Aurelia went to HR and returned with a new work badge, grinning and keeping her head down as she tried not to laugh.

“Congratulations to our Aurelia, now promoted to Director!” Selene teased, making a playful face.

It was only then that Joycelyn noticed Aurelia had come back from HR. “Congrats on the promotion, Aurelia! From now on, it’ll be ‘Director Finch Joycelyn clapped and cheered.

“Thanks to everyone’s support,” Aurelia replied with a smile. “And I owe it to Joycelyn’s good luck. How about I treat everyone to lunch? My treat!” The office burst into cheers at her offer.

“Sorry, I have plans, Anna Davidson, Linda’s assistant, said coolly, rejecting the invitation.

Their small team had split into two factions.

One group, led by Anna, mostly supported Linda and made up the majority of their department. They were constantly flattering Linda, hoping to take advantage of her connection with Ellison for career opportunities.

The other group, led by Aurelia, Joycelyn, and Selene, was a no–nonsense team who didn’t play office politics and preferred. to focus on getting their work done.

“Alright, I won’t keep everyone waiting. Joycelyn, Selene, let’s go!” Aurelia said.

“Sure,” Joycelyn immediately agreed.

Selene, equally excited, whispered something in Aurelia’s ear.

Aurelia nodded. ‘Sounds good. I’ll make a reservation. We’ll go to that star-rated restaurant next door. We get a discount with our work badges,” she said with a mischievous grin.

have any scandals because he’s into men? With his body and that powerful aura,

who had been drinking water, immediately choked and started coughing violently. Her soft,

was some

fine, just choked on air,” Joycelyn said quickly, waving her hand to signal she was okay.

you’re getting

muttered, wiping her mouth with a tissue, trying

on a sly grin.

“You’re definitely up to

innocent, pure girl,” Selene said with a playful wink

started by raising their glasses to Aurelia, toasting her promotion.

little while.

Ronny like an old friend. She

anyone about this, okay? I still need to work under her,” Selene

worry. I haven’t heard a thing.” Ronny replied with a smile, playing the role

focused on cutting the steaks. With a fork in one hand and

your sirloin steak. Be careful, it’s hot,” Ronny said.

so thoughtful!” Aurelia took the

like that. She politely

hot. You

for people. This pasta is really good too. You should try it,” Selene said, pointing to a small dish

put down

with

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