Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1055:

Rory’s face clouded over. He shifted uncomfortably, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment, and he finally looked down, swallowing any response that might have come to mind.

Yvonne kept her smile steady and said, “Malvina, there’s no need to be so harsh. Heidi brought that on herself. As for Rory, he works hard and gets along with everyone. That’s not flattery; it’s professionalism.”

Yvonne strolled past her colleagues and returned to her desk, letting out a soft sigh.

Being the section editor posed its challenges, particularly when mediating disputes among coworkers.

No sooner had she taken her seat than Margie leaned closer, whispering fiercely, “Malvina really overstepped with that attitude.”

Yvonne agreed with a nod. “Her remarks certainly bite.”

ensuring no one else could hear, Margie pressed on, “You’re new around

Yvonne’s workstation, wearing a sugary

Malvina?” Yvonne

Margie before revealing a fancy tin. “I saw you never touch the coffee in the break room. These are high-quality beans from

down, saying, “That’s very kind, but I have

looking down upon me, refusing my kindness?” Malvina’s tone

sense of resignation, “I don’t drink coffee much, but since you’ve gone through all this effort, I’ll happily take it. Thank

Satisfied, Malvina walked away.

she observed Malvina’s retreating form,

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Margie’s cheek. “Don’t worry. Continue your

almost cut. Malvina took some incredible photos that rescued it, landing her the