Love Unspoken

Quinn found herself pausing, her Sebastian tilting in her hand and splashing hot soup onto her skin. She nearly dropped the bowl back into the pot, but managed to suppress her reaction to the sudden pain. Setting the bowl down on the table, she gingerly touched her scalded skin, offering a nod to Alexander.

At the company, there was no secret that could be kept from him, including the rumors and gossip that swirled around Leon and herself. Alexander, for his part, remained silent. They ate their dinner in quiet companionship, the only sound being the occasional clink of their utensils against the plates.

After dinner, Alexander retreated to his study, leaving Quinn alone. She turned on the television and curled up on her narrow couch, a place that provided her with a comforting sense of security. The next day, it was business as usual at the office.

Rumors about Quinn being a 'dummy' had spread, and people couldn't help but give her strange looks as she passed by. The company was known for its strict hiring standards, and no one believed a 'dummy' could be employed there. Some attempted to greet Quinn, but she responded with nothing more than a polite nod and a smile, not paying them much attention. They weren't truly interested in getting to know her, it was just curiosity, a way to satisfy their love for gossip.

'They offer sympathy toward those less fortunate, but when someone they deem lesser is doing as well or better than them, they grow resentful, believing that the individual doesn't deserve their position. Subconsciously, they fear being inferior to even a 'dummy' and seek to knock that person back down, only to showcase their supposed generosity and superior character. Hypocrisy was the norm for most.'

Upon arriving at her office, Quinn hadn't even settled in when Maria dumped a pile of work on her desk. But, armed with Alexander's words from the evening before, Quinn had the confidence to shake her head and refuse. She wrote on a note, "My tasks should be assigned by Kyle."

wasn't assigned by me. It was Manager Keegan. Since you're in this department, shouldn't you be following Manager Keegan's directives?" Manager Keegan was the Manager of the Secretary Department with the same level of authority as Kyle. Both Manager Keegan and Kyle were Alexander's trusted aides, and there was a rumor that Manager Keegan was one

and she couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter mixed with annoyance. "Really? Just one night, and you've got this much confidence? Looks like Leon

us for the complete experience all for free. The

man behind her, Kyle. "Maria, if you're feeling that idle, maybe

around to face him. She said nervously, "Kyle,

disclosed. "Or do

a forced chuckle, "Oh, no, of course, I wouldn't dare compete with you

work

Of course, Manager Keegan hadn't assigned Quinn any tasks. I used her name to

Keegan assigned it. I was just a bit swamped and