Chapter 78

Alice watched the manager fawn over Chloe, his flattery blatant. In the past, she would have been furious, but now, she felt nothing.

Chloe was also surprised by the manager’s excessive enthusiasm. Seeing Alice there initially annoyed her; after all, Alice was the true Lu heiress. Company people were always opportunistic. She hadn’t expected the manager to completely ignore Alice, likely due to Luke’s advance warning. Chloe accepted the flattery graciously.“I’m new here and still learning, I appreciate your guidance.”

“Of course, Miss Alice. Your presence graces our branch. Let’s go to my office for tea.” Chloe was pleased with the manager’s sycophancy. She gave Alice a triumphant glance before. heading to the office.

Alice calmly withdrew her gaze and went to HR. The HR manager didn’t even look at her resume. Try the tech department. You’ll get hired if you can solve the problem.” They’d hired numerous experts, but none had succeeded.

Alice didn’t object; she wasn’t here for a job, just a gig. She’d be done in a couple of days. Ignoring the HR manager’s coldness, she went to the tech department.

The team lead, seeing her youth, sneered.“Such a young engineer? Did HR make a mistake?” Many experienced professionals had failed; could this young girl, who looked barely out of high school, possibly solve the firewall issue?

Alice’s tone was calm.“Since you can’t do it, let’s see if I can.”

She sat down at an empty desk and started testing the software. She recognized the team lead; i her past life, he’d testified for Chloe, claiming she’d solved the firewall issue. D work. Soon, Chloe and the manager emerged. The manager announced loudly, “Everyone, stop Miss Alice is here for a visit. We’re colleagues now,”

Chloe smiled politely. “Hello, everyone. I’m new here, please be patient with me.” The employees were overly enthusiastic. The team lead stood up, fawning.“Of course, Miss Alice. We’re thrilled to have such a beautiful addition to our team.”

Alice remained impassive, focused on her computer.

A female colleague next to Alice sighed enviously. “It’s good to be the heiress. Not like us working.

stiffs.”

She’s so young;

was unfazed. In her past life, when she’d come to fix the firewall, Chloe had followed, claiming to learn, but only hindering her progress. Chloe had stolen all the credit, and no one had spoken up for

her perfume heavy in the air. The team lead stood up excitedly. “Miss Alice, do

glanced at Alice.I’m curious about the firewall issue.

it soon.” The team lead looked at Alice

Chapter 78

your attitude? Stand

lead was startled.“You’re new here. Are you trying to get fired?

“What makes her an heiress?”

her, then you?”

each other as colleagues. No need for conflict.” The team lead immediately

restroom, wanting to avoid Chloe. Chloe stood

Alice ignored her.

angry. Sixth Brother asked me to supervise the firewall project. Second Brother knows about it too.” Alice’s sudden appearance could mean she regretted leaving and

her hands, splashing water onto

know how expensive this dress is?” Alice laughed.“Good. Hopefully, you won’t expose yourself. This dress is probably

humiliated, glaring at Alice’s back One day, she would crush Alice. Back at her desk, the team lead threw a stack of documents at Alice.

without comment. The team lead wanted to yell again, but Chloe appeared and diverted his attention. Alice’s colleague whispered, “The team lead is so attentive. Does he like Miss Alice?” “Miss Alice would never go for

little girl. If there’s a company dinner,

warning.” She wouldn’t be attending any company

day, Chloe announced, “It’s my first day. I’d like to treat everyone

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