Despite her retort, it was evident that Millie’s friends were considerably younger than Emerie. Men typically preferred younger women, which put Emerie at a disadvantage against Millie’s friend.

“You ought to have more confidence. You’re just a few years older than my friend. Yet, you’ve had multiple relationships and gathered diverse experiences.

Emerie’s anger surged at this remark.

“You’re unbelievable. You’re basically saying I’m inferior to your friend.”

After Millie showed Mr. Maloney the photo, he extended an invitation to dinner, focusing solely on Millie and disregarding Emerie.

The more Emerie thought about it, the more enraged she became.

Emerie had finally gotten the opportunity to get close to Mr. Maloney and Millie ruined her chances. Furious, she raised her hand, ready to slap Millie.

the latter’s face, the elevator doors swung open and Millie turned her

E L A ‘s L I B R A

face. He had just returned with

Emerie was

hell

was infuriated

I’m truly sorry. That was an accident.” Emerie quickly stepped forward, reaching out as if to try and soothe the pain on

accepting her gesture, Mr.

How dare you hit

first for him. In the aftermath, he stormed away, anger radiating from his

covering her now throbbing cheek, Emerie felt a mixture of humiliation and rage. She turned to confront Millie, only to find she

was as though she had calculated when Mr. Maloney

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