The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 2162 Did She Get the Message?

Lucy smiled. "You're not pitiful at all. After all, you have Ian Morgan, of all people, behind you. So, how could you be pitiful?"

She added pointedly, "Since Gary was willing to help you, it has to mean you're worthy of his time. He rarely approves of someone else's capabilities."

Cindy quickly responded, "Perhaps he approves of my Ian."

After Lucy heard that response, her expression improved immensely. She chuckled and said, "You should be careful. Some of the other employees in the company have celebrity crushes too, and they might even have a crush on Ian. Won't you be inviting unnecessary hate to yourself when you say such things?"

Cindy looked around. "You have a point. I won't do it again."

Now that Lucy was done with her initial probes, she asked if Cindy wanted to make a change of environment.

Cindy quickly shook her head. She didn't even bother clarifying what Lucy meant as she replied, "I quite like the environment I'm in right now. I'm not that ambitious, and it takes me a long time to get used to a new environment. Now that I've finally adjusted to working with Miss Warhol, I don't want to start anew all over again."

lot you can learn from Miss Warhol, she's quite busy. She even has partnerships outside of the company. Plus, she has

to guide us every step of the way. After all, we're all adults who've joined the working world. We're not completely clueless. While our current focus is simply learning from others because we only just entered the company, we still have to rely on ourselves most of the time. We can't just expect to leech off someone else's knowledge and expertise. That's my perspective, anyway. That's why

from Cindy, but since it had already been said, she couldn't press any further.

couldn't tell whether Lucy understood what she

to test the waters with her. They peacefully finished their lunch

her desk in the office, she slowly exhaled in relief. I

have an uneventful meal at the staff

seat for a few minutes when Serena came

entering the office, Cindy immediately figured

and left, and after giving it some thought,

at her. "What