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.

Director Finch!” Selene complimented, lost in her thoughts. “Hey, do you think Mr. Grant doesn’t have any scandals because he’s into men? With his body and that powerful aura, he’s definitely got that emperor vibe,” Selene suddenly blurted out.

drinking water, immediately choked and started coughing violently. Her

okay? That was some serious coughing.”

choked on air,” Joycelyn said quickly, waving her hand

easy, you’re getting all worked up.”

muttered, wiping her mouth with a tissue, trying to avoid Selene’s

on a sly grin.

her eyes. “You’re definitely up to something.”

I’m just an innocent, pure girl,” Selene said with a playful

the restaurant, the group started by raising their glasses to Aurelia, toasting

little while.

an old friend. She wasn’t shy about venting her frustrations with Linda, almost as if she were enjoying a sense

still need to work under her,” Selene whispered conspiratorially.

I haven’t heard a thing.” Ronny replied with a

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

Be careful, it’s hot,” Ronny

Downs. You’re so thoughtful!” Aurelia took the

myself, Joycelyn said, not used to being fussed over like that.

the steak is too hot. You don’t want to burn

pasta is really good too. You

with Selene, so she reluctantly put down her knife and fork. “Thanks,

Ronny replied with a gentle smile.

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