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Alex glanced down at Sonia, his dark eyes devoid of emotion. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he swallowed, and he finally spoke in a non–committal tone. “There’s no rush.”

Sonia struggled to maintain her composure, expecting more from him. But he seemed indifferent to her emotional display.

She realized that while Alex could tolerate a certain level of her bratty behavior, he had limits.

With a mix of frustration and resignation, Sonia implored, “Just remember that I can be trusted, you know. I’m not that incompetent.” She smiled at him.

Alex caressed her on the back of the head and hummed “Go home now.”

Sonia’s bright smile faded when she got out of the automobile.

Candice remained occupied with work until the early hours of the morning when she collapsed into bed from

sheer exhaustion.

She had made a good impression by hosting the dinner.

The following morning, Kayla welcomed her brightly when she arrived at the office.

She handed Candice a form saying. “There’s a discrepancy with the weekly report data submitted here.”

“What’s with the sudden zeal for work?” Candice asked.

“Because of your generosity.” Kayla responded candidly. “We’re definitely putting in extra effort for you.”

Everyone had a good relationship in the Secretary’s Office, and Candice’s unexpected transfer had initially

caused some surprise.

However, following the fondue dinner, the mood shifted favorably, and her colleagues now approached her

with warmth.

Previously, Candice had been primarily concerned with progressing to the President’s Office, which had resulted in superficial interactions with her co–workers.

Then later, while working closely with Alex, she had limited contact with others due to her role, earning a reputation at Aether Corporation for being distant.

Now, in the Secretary’s Office and influenced by Kayla’s lively nature, Candice was finding it easier to integrate

dinner gathering the night before

colleague’s favor.

“I don’t envy how you folks in the Secretary’s Office make

Candice instructed. “Just place the papers here.”

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and asked, “Isn’t it time for lunch? Aren’t you going to eat?” Glancing at

got takeout coming,” she said, focusing

pile of departmental reports, she planned to work through lunch to free up time for an

to Joe.

the day she had only

late afternoon, Sonia arrived, dressed professionally and smiling appropriately. She mentioned,” Candice, you didn’t turn in the minutes from last Wednesday’s meeting.”

and replied, “I wasn’t in charge of

slightly challenging as she retorted. “But as part of the Secretary’s

job to oversee

a brief moment, Candice paused and clarified, “Attendees handle the

“You spent two weeks here when you started. You should know how things

yet Sonia felt they were meant as a slight, suggesting she was merely an Intern or a low–ranking secretary. Her irritation showed in

grew firmer, and her voice acquired a bitter edge as she instructed, “Make sure to send those meeting notes upstairs before you leave, or it’ll hold everyone

came over and displayed her annoyance. “What’s with her attitude? She

wan ay

the previous Wednesday’s minutes and discovered it

arranged for the minutes to be sent upstairs.

several interns approached, each presenting a report as part

for full–time positions.

our full–time position

“Have you compiled all the required

prepared.”

heard there are five full–time openings in our office. Does that mean all these interns might get

guard, and she exclaimed, “We only have

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confirmed the number, mentioning her lunchtime conversation with Tamia.

then expressed her disdain for Sonia, “In contrast, at the President’s Office, Sonia isn’t even full–time,

Sonia’s potential full–time status concerned

still under the Secretary’s Office umbrella, meaning six interns were vying for only

available positions.