“Ms. Chapman, I overheard a rough summary of the situation at the entrance just now,” Gia said innocently, flashing a harmless smile.

However, a dark shadow cast over Lina’s eyes.

Mollie gave Gia a strange look, pushing her glasses and shooting her a sharp glance that seemed to say, “What’s going on? Are you siding with an outsider?”

Gia pretended not to understand and continued to plead for the two interns. “They just wanted to find Mr. Sam’s design sketches to study and learn from. This thirst for knowledge is something we should all admire! Ms. Chapman, you shouldn’t scold them indiscriminately and deduct their bonuses!”

Her words dumbfounded Mollie.

It was the first time she encountered someone taking the side of an outsider!

After a moment of thought, Mollie realized that Gia was new and needed to win people’s favor. These two struggling students became her primary targets.

Although Mollie didn’t particularly like them, she reluctantly held back for the sake of her niece. “Alright, alright, go back to your own work!”

As Mollie walked away, Gia looked at Lina and asked softly, “Lina, can we talk privately?”

Lina and Gia walked side by side in the alley behind the company building.

Out of caution, Lina kept her distance from Gia. As they walked, Gia stopped and quietly gazed at Lina.

“If you have something to say, just say it. You heard it just now, Ms. Chapman doesn’t like personal conversations during work hours,” Lina said.

“Lina, I…” Gia bit her lip and pleaded with her eyes.

Lina and suddenly bowed 90 degrees, clearly saying, “I’m

feeling

phrase “I’m sorry” sounded ironic to

acting skills on point. She stepped forward, tears welling up in her eyes, and held Lina’s hand. “Not only for my aunt but also for the things I did to you in the

too?” Lina abruptly flung her hand off. “Don’t touch me. I don’t want

“Lina—”

as my best friend in the past!” Lina angrily exclaimed. “But I never expected you were scheming and using me all this time, even wanting to harm

want

teeth. “Gia, stop lying so blatantly. Your actions

“Lina!”

Gia suddenly

Lina stiffened.

cried out and almost knelt

of influencing others… My aunt unknowingly offended you, but one word from you, and she won’t be able

much, but all I have is this internship opportunity, Lina! Have pity on me and let me stay here! Once

forcefully shook off her hand without even turning her

begging you! Please, have mercy on me for the sake of our past

weren’t my true intentions! Melvin… He used my family to threaten me. If I

that so?” Lina turned around, her gaze coldly piercing Gia’s eyes. “He told you to do something, and you just did it. If he told you to

“You—”

be weak and pitiful to deceive me!” Lina said sternly. “Do you think I’m still

Gia’s heart pounded.

after becoming Pamela

take two steps back, her

“Lina, it’s not me you should be wary of! Don’t forget, Renee is Melvin’s daughter. She has

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