Chapter 0145

“If I were him, I’d choose you,” Estelle said, now more relaxed and friendly with Violet. Her playful gesture elicited a chuckle from Violet.

Her manager had become more sociable and casual around Violet since she got to keep her job.

Violet laughed as she made a humorous gesture where she did finger pistols.

Her diligence was well known to Estelle, who advised, “I heard you’ve been working overtime every night recently. You can’t keep going on like this. Go home earlier tonight.”

Violet agreed gratefully. She returned to her desk and began packing her belongings to leave the

office.

She ran into Oliver in the elevator. They had not seen each other in a long time, owing to her frequent late working hours.

Acknowledging him with a nod, she pressed the elevator button.

Oliver followed her in as the doors opened. Violet glanced outside elevator descended, Oliver’s expression was unreadable.

noting Emily’s absence. As the

Without looking at him, Violet kept silent, the air heavy between them.

“What’s your real purpose for working here?” Oliver eventually asked, his voice gruff.

“Purpose?” Violet almost burst out laughing and responded, “Isn’t it to earn a living?”

“Why pick the same company as Emily?” Oliver pressed further.

This moment left Violet in disbelief. She spun around to confront Oliver, her expression one of

shock, “You can’t seriously believe that I chose to work here just because of her, right?”

confirmation to her.

him with a mix of anger

really think of

him seemed laughably pointless now.

what should

heartbroken by that accusation.

of unfairness, and I’m aware,” he

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experience and struggles with everything. Isn’t it unfair

by Oliver’s misinterpretation of her

eyes reddened, but she resisted the

mean I’m acting out of spite, making Emily’s life difficult, hoping

were filled with pain and disbelief. This was the first time Violet admitted to liking

him.

overly agitated and decided to

petty. My first concern is survival. Don’t

company, a last resort after multiple rejections, unlike Emily, who had the support of their parents and Oliver’s love. She had nothing else but

suggestion was a further blow to her, he said, “Get a new

like a complete stranger

let out an angry glare.

it wasn’t easy for Emily to find a job. She

getting this one. When she was hired, she was so elated that

think she should leave her job just for

frustrated her immensely.

further arguments, Violet waited for the elevator doors to open and

to

his emotions. His mind lingered on Violet’s admission of affection for him. If she had feelings for him, why had

the most?

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