Lena breathed deeply, her heart racing, her mind a mess of thoughts that suddenly went blank. Despite her late-night effort to study the sales department’s materials in the past few days, it all seemed to vanish from her memory.

Jade Neale walked by the front desk and ushered Lena into her office with a smile.

Lena followed with a blank expression. As she moved from the front desk to the office, she seemed to be the subject of whispers and pointing.

“Pay no attention to them,” Jade chuckled, handing Lena a cup of coffee.

She then lowered the blinds in the office. “The sales department is as big as the marketing department, both being the company’s largest departments. With so many people, there’s always talk. Just ignore whatever they’re saying about you.”

Lena nodded, looking up to assess Jade.

Jade, the sales team leader, was a friendly middle-aged woman. She had a confident presence that wasn’t overpowering and an easygoing personality.

Lina had asked Jade to bring Lena in discreetly.

Jade could already more or less guess the nature of their relationship. Her boss was safeguarding her closest friend, so it made sense for her to do the same. In a rumor-filled environment, hiding their connection was the best protection.

and chatted, “What did

scratched her head with an embarrassed

guess it’s because you’re so pretty that

“Well…”

advantage. But remember, beauty is a powerful card, but it’s only a winning hand

I understand,” Lena

pay any attention to what others say about you. Your task is

money within legal bounds, the company will support your individuality

but laugh at the pep talk,

her lips sealed and was good at reading the situation. She would not spill the beans about Lena and

not everyone in the sales

Everyone was busy with work, so they would not say things to her face. During breaks, however, the break room became a gathering place for gossip when they

by, she heard her name being

guys know anything about the background of the new

Lena halted her steps.

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