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.

reach the latter’s face, the elevator doors swung open

A ‘s L I B R

Maloney’s face. He had just returned with his phone, and the sudden

Emerie

the hell are

infuriated that

reaching out as if to try and soothe the pain on Mr.

of accepting her gesture, Mr. Maloney slapped

How dare

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

humiliation and rage. She turned to confront Millie, only to find she had

began to suspect that Millie had orchestrated the entire situation. It was as though she had calculated when Mr. Maloney would arrive, purposefully

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