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Cynthia smiled as she took another ten–dollar bill from her wallet and jokingly said, “Sorry, I just returned to the country. I’m not very familiar with tipping customs here. I thought it would be similar to overseas, but I didn’t expect it to be so high.”

Her words made her seem superior. She had only spoken a few words, but they were enough to imply that Aurelia was poor.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward, and no one knew how to stop Cynthia.

Undeterred, Cynthia continued, “Is it still not enough?”

Aurelia snapped out of it.

After all these years of climbing the career ladder, she saw right through Cynthia’s sarcasm.

However, Cynthia was much smarter than those who openly targeted her.

Her words and demeanor were that of a well–mannered lady, courteous and kind.

Whether Aurelia accepted the money or not, Cynthia’s purpose would be fulfilled.

If she accepted, she’d be seen as greedy and materialistic. If she didn’t and explained her identity, Cynthia could simply apologize, saying that she mistook her for a delivery person.

Meanwhile, Aurelia’s image at Leslie’s company would be tarnished.

At the sight of Leslie approaching, Aurelia glanced at him, then reached for Cynthia’s money.

glint of triumph in

calculations as she counted the

not

Cynthia’s smile froze.

you mean? Do people demand specific

mimicked Cynthia’s exaggerated tone.

current events abroad? What have you been

company, isn’t it? Are all employees like you?”

pursed her

woman he had found, as it would be like

pulled out two more ten–dollar bills from her purse through

Aurelia accepted the money, everyone

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woman.

pocket the money. Instead, she walked up

spare change. It should

confusion, but everyone understood what Aurelia was

throat, and his lips twitched into a half–smile.

when she finally realized what she was doing.

self–mockery as a response.

indeed here to

I lost my appetite!”

much! You are flaunting your

gods are unfair!”

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