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…”

we all call her! She always dresses in black and

expression eased

the corner of Jacquelin’s mouth. It seemed like what

wondered what the connection

soft voice sounded. “It’s not nice to judge people based on appearances. She might have her own

and kept her thoughts to

than before. “Ms. Thompson, this coffee is on me! I really need to learn from you. When it comes to seeing

back at

flattery—it was of making a living. Although Renee knew it was flattery, hearing it still

side, Renee

Jacquelin handed her the

but it was

“Ms. Thompson?”

Renee snapped out of her thoughts and

Jacquelin was taken aback.

know that Renee’s statement of not knowing Lena was not a cover-up but a genuine wish that she had never known

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