Renee nodded slightly and greeted her.

Jacquelin was sharp at observing people’s expressions and could tell Renee had something on her mind. Following Renee’s gaze, she noticed her looking in the direction of Jade and Lena.

Renee did not have many interactions with Jade, so the only possible reason for her attention was the person dressed in black.

Jacquelin chuckled softly. “Ms. Thompson, it’s been a while since you’ve been to the company. Did you notice some significant changes when you came today?”

Renee hesitated, pretending not to understand.

Jacquelin persistently continued, raising her chin slightly. “Are you looking at her?”

Renee did not say anything, but Jacquelin noticed her fists clenching even tighter.

“Oh, Ms. Thompson, there’s nothing special about Granny Harding! How about I treat you to coffee instead? Come on. Let’s go upstairs now. There are a few new items…”

“What did you just say?” Renee was puzzled. “You called her…”

That’s what we all call her! She always dresses in black and looks so stodgy,

tense expression

perceptible smile tugged at the corner of Jacquelin’s mouth. It seemed

the connection was between Renee and

“It’s not nice to judge people based

really?” Jacquelin smiled awkwardly and kept her

“Ms. Thompson, this coffee is on me! I really need to learn from you. When it comes to seeing others’ strengths, I’m truly not

back

and flattery—it was of making

her side, Renee went upstairs

Thompson, do you know Lena?” Jacquelin

but it was overly sweet. Sometimes, too much sweetness

“Ms. Thompson?”

of her

Jacquelin was taken aback.

knowing Lena was not a cover-up but a genuine wish that she had

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