No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

bit uneasy. Even if she had seen it, it didn't matter. After all, I was the boss here, and taking a photo was perfectly normal.

My hand trembled, sending a shiver down my spine. Was this woman a ghost? How did she approach so silently, without me noticing? I couldn't tell how long she had been there, or if she had seen the message I was about to send. But in her presence, I wasn't the least I twirled my phone in my hands, looking at her professional, yet forced smile. "Ever heard of anyone going undercover with a marching band?"

Haley settled across from me, casually gesturing towards the bar. "I've made some minor adjustments to the bar, to give the patrons a fresh vibe."

I nodded in approval. "Not bad, it's quite the breath of fresh air."

"As long as Ms. Hudson is pleased," Haley signaled for drinks with a casual wave.

"You were my choice, why wouldn't I be?" I surveyed the surroundings as I spoke, "Clearly, my judgment was spot on. You've got the goods."

My gaze then drifted to her attire. Unlike the standard uniform of the other staff, she wore a daring, sequined mermaid dress that flaunted her figure. The outfit matched the bar's vintage charm perfectly, reminiscent of the bygone era of glamorous Shanghai.

and gentle demeanor, never would I have guessed she harbored such a side. My eyes lingered on her silhouette, and I pursed my lips, "When I say 'the goods,'

was mocking her. Her retort was swift, "One must do what the role requires.

though there was no point in arguing. After all, this was the exact scenario I had envisaged for her; the more she played into it, the more it benefited me. However, her attempt to overshadow me wasn't something I'd indulge. "Manager Perez leading by example,

reminded her of who was

reaction for a

or help with? I might not run the

problems either."

clear: I was the boss here, and no matter how high and mighty she acted,

bar staff is too old-fashioned and stiff, we've had complaints from

thought I was applying for a

your looks, it's understandable why they thought that," Haley shot back, cleverly

you're finally