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…”

her! She always dresses in

expression

tugged at the corner of Jacquelin’s mouth. It seemed like what she had

wondered what the connection was between

voice sounded. “It’s not nice to judge people based on appearances. She

awkwardly and kept her thoughts to

even more enthusiastically than before. “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 as good as

smiled back at

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

Jacquelin by her side, Renee went upstairs to the coffee

Lena?” Jacquelin handed her the mocha she

sip. It was not as bitter as coffee, but it was overly sweet. Sometimes, too much sweetness could discomfort one’s

“Ms. Thompson?”

her thoughts and calmly answered, “I

Jacquelin was taken aback.

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

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