Chapter 15

“What nonsense could they have possibly told me?” Lily broke free from Nathaniel’s grip and approached Melanie. “I’m interested to know what you think they would tell me.”

Under the scrutiny of Lily’s sharp gaze, Melanie averted hers. “How would I know what they told you? But I’m guessing they want to offer you a role even when they know you’re working with us. They probably badmouthed us and boasted about themselves. Lily…” After a slight pause, Melanie continued, looking like she had just remembered something. “Did they offer you a higher salary?”

“Higher salary? What would you consider that to be?” Lily asked in return and blinked her eyes innocently as if she knew nothing about what Melanie had just mentioned.

Melanie was disgusted by Lily’s act and thought, Such an idiot. She doesn’t even know how to negotiate for a higher salary. How did she even connect to the people from Rebirth? There must be a mastermind who planned everything last night. Someone must’ve persuaded her to

 

do those things.’

you. Don’t speak to me that way, please? I’m afraid they’ve deceived you,” Melanie

arm.

was a little inconvenient for her to hold Lily’s arm. Melanie had to lean down a little, but she

as she started thinking that she must’ve been blind to keep such

had poured her heart and soul into perfume research, causing her to neglect her social life. Moreover, she did not like to involve herself in meaningless social interactions as she believed it was enough for her to have a few good friends. Little did Lily know that some people treated her like

 

Love?” Blinking innocently, Lily continued,

from Lily’s tugging. With the addition

from Lily, she became flustered

us during yesterday’s competition, and we did not mean what we said. Plus, we said certain things because you left us no choice. That was the

know that Mel and I looked everywhere for you last night because you didn’t come home? Can’t we talk and sort out all of our misunderstandings? You’re

their benefits.”

night?” Lily chuckled. When she turned to face Nathaniel, she forcefully turned Melanie’s body

what she had done and loosened her grasp on Melanie, allowing Melanie to retract her arm. “Sorry. I didn’t notice that your arm reached into my space.” Melanie

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