Imogen’s smile disappeared as she watched Shirley accompany Zacharias into the lobby while she could only stand next to the bodyguard’s car and wait for orders.

The difference in treatment made her feel unjust. Shirley followed Zacharias to his office door, and he told her, “Come on in.”

And so, she entered with him as he turned around to order Freddie, “Two cups of tea.”

Then, Freddie asked an assistant to send the tea in while Zacharias sat on his chair, looking serious and confident, radiating a charismatic aura.

The assistant brought the cups in and placed one before Zacharias and the other in front of Shirley before leaving. Zacharias looked up and told Shirley, “Sit. You don’t need to be so tense here.”

“I’m here to work, not enjoy my time.” Shirley didn’t accept his preferential treatment.

helplessly and didn’t push it anymore. After a moment, Freddie entered and led Zacharias out for a meeting. Then, Shirley followed him and saw him seated

the poised man exude a sense of dominance,

occasionally look at her with a hint of a smile in his gaze, and she felt as if her mind would wander if she met his eyes. His smile could easily

guests while Shirley ate with Freddie,

need to stand on

“Why?”

the speech,” he stated. She blinked her eyes in confusion. So, he explained with a smile,

burned. “What does this have to do with me standing beside him

you’ll distract him if you stand beside him,” Freddie said matter-of-factly. Even though Shirley felt that wasn’t possible, she still

beside Mr. Flintstone, so you needn’t worry. We’ve made sufficient arrangements this time. Nothing will

course, she

his office door. Then, he suddenly opened the

there a problem?” she asked, to which he answered,

Shirley entered his office, only to hear him shut the door and lock it. She was

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