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…”

all call her! She always dresses in black and looks

tense expression

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

wondered what the connection was

pondering, Renee’s soft voice sounded. “It’s not nice to

Jacquelin smiled awkwardly and

Thompson, this coffee is on me! I really need to learn

smiled back at

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

her side, Renee went upstairs to the

do you know Lena?” Jacquelin handed her the

it

“Ms. Thompson?”

out of her thoughts and calmly answered, “I

Jacquelin was taken aback.

Lena was not a cover-up but a genuine wish that she had never known

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