The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

‘Heh! Sophia is something else, too! She knew I’m the boss’ friend, yet she dared to tell me Mister Jeremy doesn’t really talk about the boss much lately. She’s obviously declaring doing this to let me know Mister Jeremy is hers alone,’ thought Xante.

Xante went on to speculate that Sophia was hoping she would tell Corinne of their conversation today so she would know to back off. ‘Haha! These two manipulative b*stard and b*tch are meant for each other.’

“What makes you think I’ll tell you when Mister Jeremy obviously doesn’t want to tell you? Miss Sophia, I’m honored that you’ll ask us to join you for lunch, but please bear in mind we’re not really close enough to talk about a lot of things,” said Xante.

Instead of being offended, Sophia smiled at her. “Miss Xante, I was just curious. Why are you being so defensive? Could it be that you know where Miss Corinne is hiding now?”

Jeremy suddenly snapped his head up to look at Xante when he heard that.

Xante almost lost her cool. ‘This woman isn’t to be underestimated.’

said, “I wish I knew where she is ’cause it’s been quite a while since we last saw her. We’re all really worried about her. I’m guessing she doesn’t want to show herself ’cause there’s someone she wishes very much to avoid, so

to be confused. “She wants to avoid seeing someone? Miss Xante, don’t tell me you’re referring to Jeremy. Why wouldn’t Miss Corinne want

sweet-talking to trap another person in a lie good? If you think that’s good, Miss Sophia, you can keep him all to yourself! Corinne has no need

to defend her!” She turned toward Jeremy. “Did you hear that, Jeremy? Miss Xante seems

drive a wedge between the boss and Mister

discomfort with the way Jeremy

face, Mister Jeremy? Why are you

you not know where Corinne

a beat because Jeremy was looking at her as though he could see right through her soul. She told herself she