They were all scared of losing their job, so they quickly disassociated themselves from the situation.

George wasn't one for gossip, nor would he cavalierly discuss Oliver's affairs in public -maintaining discretion was the golden rule of being a secretary. Considering Lena might show up again, he spoke up, "Mr. Oliver has only one girlfriend, named Josefina. If Lena comes back, you better not let her in."

Everyone nodded in understanding, doubting there'd be a "come back."

After George left, the group erupted into a buzz of chatter.

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"I thought Lena had Oliver wrapped around her finger. Turns out it's just unrequited love?"

"Lena's been tripping over herself to bring him afternoon tea, and what? Gets the cold shoulder for her troubles?"

"Hey, are you suggesting our CEO can't have a 'warm shoulder'?"

"You speak as if you've had a chance to check our CEO's 'temperature' yourself!"

if I'd dare. I'm not looking to get axed

filled the air as they bantered, but Lena, who had returned and was standing around the corner, overheard their gossip about her.

as a bribe for the receptionists to keep tight-lipped. It appeared now that they were a bunch of

afternoon tea delivered by Oliver's errand. There was enough

mistaken, isn't this the 'Hermès' version of afternoon teas?

spot on. That pastry you're holding is

feel like I'm not eating

the cost of this afternoon tea in the five

sure knows how to live large. There's

doubted Ms. Josefina's capabilities, but now she's

Ms. Josefina's skills ever need

sat in her office, looking at her own portion of the afternoon tea. Hers was the most exquisite, and the cost surpassed everyone

His handsome features filled

afternoon tea you bought is way too expensive. You

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