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.

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

water, immediately choked and started coughing violently. Her soft, pale face turned bright red from the coughing

was some serious coughing.” Aurelia asked.

fine, just choked on air,” Joycelyn said quickly, waving

easy, you’re getting all worked up.”

up. Joycelyn muttered, wiping her mouth with a

on a sly grin.

“You’re definitely up to

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

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

little while.

Selene treating Ronny like an old friend.

you can’t tell anyone about this, okay? I still need to work under her,” Selene whispered

a thing.” Ronny replied with a smile, playing the role of waiter.

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

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

thoughtful!” Aurelia took the plate with both hands, clearly appreciative.

do it myself, Joycelyn said, not used to being fussed over like that. She politely declined when Ronny tried to take her steak

trouble, the steak is too hot. You don’t

loves cutting steak for people. This pasta is really good too. You should try

Selene, so she reluctantly put down her knife and fork. “Thanks, Mr. Downs.”

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