"Carolyn's warmth was hard to resist, so in the end, Allison accepted the gift.

"Thank you, Ms. Witt."

Carolyn's smile was stunning. "Ms. Witt? Come on, that's way too formal. We've

been through so much together. Just call me Luna from now on, alright?"

Allison couldn't help but laugh.

That was sudden.

When Allison hesitated, Carolyn put on an exaggerated pout and huffed, "What,

you're not calling me Luna because we're love rivals?"

She looked nothing like the intimidating boss Allison was used to. That little huff

was weirdly cute-almost playful. The contrast was pretty striking.

But there was real sincerity in Carolyn's eyes.

Allison gave it a try, a bit shy. "Luna."

Carolyn's smile widened, her eyes lighting up. "Allison."

It felt strange, but also kind of nice. Who would've thought love rivals could get

along like this? It was actually... refreshing.

Allison grinned. "Thanks again for the gift. I really like it."

"Good! I was worried it wouldn't be your thing," Luna replied, clearly relieved.

you came to talk about the case," Allison

nothing left to say-I already said

Allison.

do

the whole Cindy incident, Allison had realized

Carolyn's strong exterior, she was actually pretty

naïve sometimes. She gave her all to her friends, and ended up getting

for it.

bad for her, but knowing

Someone like Carolyn

for Carolyn to reach out to

we be friends?" Luna asked, looking at her with total

caught

gaze, suddenly looking a little dejected. "You don't want

huh?"

not that,"

take her hand.

that's all.

coming."

a yes?" Luna's

Allison nodded.

practically

too, her mood lifting

one thing I have to

suddenly

now, but I'm

Joshua.

may the best

win."

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