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.”

awkwardly at Hank.

fell. “She needs

didn’t care about his

Cecelia shrugged and left.

Hank asked, “Why did you snap

no idea what you’re talking about, Mr. Damazio.” Summer sorted out the

him. “Why did you snap

way, and she was ready to lose her

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 normal if they became friends. She

what I

me heartless, there’s no telling how

was about to keep asking, but Summer got agitated. “It hasn’t been days since I knew her, but she’s a timid girl. She gets flustered and will apologize profusely just because she bumps into someone, yet she won’t give up on

looked at her

another girl around just to spite her. Words aren’t enough to express

call me a jerk, aren’t

could lose her job, but she didn’t want to get sued 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

at the unfinished waffle. He was reminded of how Yelena kept telling him not to waste food, and something stirred

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

“Very well.” Hank nodded.

front, Summer still winced from the termination. Damn it. I’m unemployed now. “I’ll pack my