The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 2017

"Thanks for your kind words, but I still don't know what kind of job you're still planning to pursue." Stella's eyes held a hint of disdain. In her view, Melody-who had to find a job to support herself-posed no threat to her.

Melody lowered her head, feeling a bit uneasy. "I...haven't really decided. I just want to find something that suits me."

"Oh, I see." Stella walked a few steps thoughtfully, then stopped in front of Melody. "How about this? Since Mister Shaun and I are old acquaintances, I can put in some good words for you and ask him to arrange a job for you when I see him later.

For some reason, even though Stella was offering her help with a smile, Melody could not help but find her intimidating. She had a feeling that Stella was not as benign and simple as she appeared on the surface. She felt that Stella's thoughts were not something she could easily fathom.

"How about a clerical job?" offered Stella after pondering for a while. "It's an easy job, and the pay isn't bad. I'll talk to Mister Shaun about it later."

then Melody realized that Stella was oblivious to others' feelings, persistently trying to convey what

need her goodwill, and she even found

Miss Stella. Really. I can find a job

time. Despite her good intentions in helping Melody find a

a moment of silence when a woman emerged from the director's office, smiling as she approached

typically the point of contact for those seeking

invited by Mister Shaun. Miss Stella, Mister Shaun currently

assistant's cordial tone, Stella's

to wait outside. Melody, an ordinary guest, became the

moment, but she quickly squeezed out a gracious smile. "So, Melody is also a guest of Mister Shaun. Since she arrived first, I'll wait outside for