Chapter 136

Warren's assistant stumbled, as if something had nudged in the back of her knee, throwing her off balance. The sudden movement sent coffee spilling over Warren, and into his lunch box.

Warren frowned.

The assistant quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry. It was an accident."

Just then, Rupert snuffed out his cigarette in the ashtray.

"I need you to take a trip to Sea Town for me. The documents are here, review them carefully."

Warren glanced at the documents on his desk. "Alright."

Rupert left without another look back.

In the office, Warren took a napkin from his assistant, his expression still calm.

"Get ready for the trip."

"Yes, sir."

The assistant stood up and left the office.

Warren stared at the lunch box on his desk, his gaze deepening.

...

Inside the elevator.

with a pebble in his

me

"Hmm?"

"Nevermind."

...

wasn't late. She had barely had a moment to feel relieved

"Sylvia."

in her receptionist uniform, approached with

the

at Freya's dedication to being Bridget's lackey-

Such loyalty.

her gaze, a picture

do you look down on me for being a receptionist? I think it's an honor to work at Ms.

Freya acting like this, probably someone important was behind

hand. "Why would you say that? We're best friends. If you talk like that, it almost sounds like you're the one looking down on yourself." "Actually, I'll let you in on a secret. My first choice for an internship was Eloise's studio. Even if I hadn't been selected, I'd have been happy to work here as a cleaner." Just then, the sound of high heels could be

you work as a cleaner would indeed be unappreciative of your

It was Eloise.

ignored the flash of jealousy in Freya's eyes and turned

better?" Eloise

am, thank you. You must be tired from your

used to it. Anyway, I have something to discuss with

turned to

face, though she quickly masked it with her usual

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