Dottie expressed her gratitude before quickly packing her belongings and hurrying out of the office, worried that Emerie might assign her more tasks.

Emerie was shocked to discover that everyone had left except for Millie, who was still seated at her desk.

“Why are you still here?” she asked.

“I stayed back because I have something to discuss with you,” Millie responded, turning her head to face Emerie.

“And what might that be?” Emerie asked, a sense of unease Lingering as she recalled her actions towards Millie earlier in the day. Could Millie have realized what she did and now intended to retaliate?

“I’d like to invite you to dinner,” Millie said, her tone surprisingly sincere.

“Are you serious?” Emerie’s skepticism was evident in her response.

money to feed stray cats instead. At least that

irritation flared at Millie’s words, and she shot the

Angela’s Library

I wouldn’t eat with you. I’m afraid you’d try to poison

elevator. Millie, too, collected her things and followed suit, stepping

a sleek silver suit, standing within. He wasn’t an employee of the company but rather a supplier named Mr. Maloney. He

glance at Mr. Maloney, her voice adopting

in the elevator. Observing their interaction, Millie couldn’t

overheard some office gossip

affluent. His

had recently

With the goal of securing a prosperous future, she sought to marry into a wealthy family. Mr. Maloney seemed like a

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