"You..." Jacquelin was rendered speechless and panting. She glared at Lena before turning around abruptly, only to stumble due to her high heels and twist her foot.

"Ah!" Jacquelin screamed as she stumbled forward, crashing into the wall.

The colleagues passing by stifled their laughter and quickly moved away.

Lena watched silently, shaking her head and giving Jacquelin a contemptuous look.

"Lena!" After Jacquelin steadied herself, she shouted at Lena's retreating figure, "You just wait!"

Lena waved without looking back and walked away with an air of indifference.

In reality, she really wanted to mess with this woman. During her days struggling at the bottom of society, encountering revolting people was common, so flipping the bird and using foul language had become a necessary skill for survival.

In theory, even a hundred Jacquelines wouldn't match up to her. Yet, she held back the urge to teach her a lesson at that moment. It wasn't due to anything else but her association with the Thompson Group. She couldn't embarrass Lina.

Also, she thought of someone in that brief moment.

he would view her differently when he saw her swearing. If he

quickly returning to her workstation. She focused on her work, leaving

-

work, she saw Chris standing outside

as if he had been given a command. He stayed behind her until they had walked a considerable distance from the company. Only then did

face showed no emotion, inside, she beamed

the waters as he said softly,

"What is it?"

"You shouldn't have to go home so early,

"I..."

waiting for Lena's opinion, Chris took charge. He

not help but chuckle, allowing him to drag her

sun dyed the clouds on the horizon red

rarely went to busy places like this. Now, in

and locked eyes, bursting

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