Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 522 How to Refuse Someone

While Hank was taking that woman on a tour around his firm, Yelena had left in silence. When Hank turned back, he saw Summer standing at the reception alone, staring at him.

Noticing Hank looking at her, Summer looked at him as well. For the first time ever, there was no admiration in her eyes. There was disappointment and disdain.

Is that disdain I notice? Hank thought he was seeing things. When he tried to take a closer look, Summer had looked away and was staring at the entrance.

“Hank? What are you staring at, Hank?” The girl waved her hand in front of Hank’s face, snapping him out of his stupor.

“Nothing. Let’s go upstairs.”

Cecelia waved her hand. “No. Someone’s waiting for me. That concludes our appointment today. See you tomorrow, Mr. Damazio.”

Hank looked away and nodded gently. “Sure. Go now. Drive safe.”

“I know, I know. Bye now.” Cecelia picked up her bag and walked off. When she reached the entrance, she asked Summer, “Who was that with you just now? She was staring at me.”

Summer thought of Yelena as her friend. The fact that Cecelia was trying to act innocent got on her nerves. She snapped, “That’s confidential. I cannot answer that, miss.”

Summer’s snappish attitude, Cecelia smiled awkwardly at Hank. “Your employee can

face fell. “She needs more

care about his

Cecelia shrugged and left.

“Why did you

talking about, Mr. Damazio.” Summer sorted out the files

him. “Why did you snap at my

thought wrong.” Summer met Hank’s gaze without fear. This was the first time she spoke to him that way, and she was ready to lose her job over this. This job was hard to get, it paid well, and she didn’t have to do much. If I lose my job, you’re going to have to support me,

her in disbelief. Summer had always been a smart, quiet girl. This wasn’t the kind of attitude he expected from her. However, he realized Yelena had been chatting with her lately. It was

what I

say something?” If she’s already calling me heartless, there’s no telling

profusely just because she bumps into someone, yet she won’t give up on you. She follows you around all day,

at

aren’t enough

“You’re going to call me

over this. “No, but I think you should consider your options very carefully from now on, Mr. Damazio.” If I were Yelena, I would’ve raised hell long ago. She’s been nothing but patient. I’d

telling him not to waste food, and something stirred within him. She must have been really sad to not finish her favorite

tag off and resolutely said, “If you think I’ve offended you and your client, then fire me. I won’t complain, but

“Very well.” Hank nodded.

the termination. Damn it. I’m unemployed now. “I’ll