The Woman From Hell

Chapter 56

I was deliberately avoiding him, too. Fortunately, our offices were not on the same floor, so I knew we would not bump into each other.

I had yet to think about how to deal with the unfinished business between the both of us. All I wanted to be sure of was that the selection of the new spokesperson would be done right, so even if I had to leave, I could leave without regrets.

Heidi was sent to liaise with the people in charge from a few more agencies. They were all agreeable and quite excited about it, unlike Sandy’s company.

This was something that would benefit them, with no risk to themself. Regardless of how things were to turn out, an artist from their agencies taking part in a show held by Grant Corporation was proof enough of their capabilities. Grant Corporation would not invite anyone who did not possess a certain level of competence to be part of a show.

Who would turn down an opportunity to gain exposure AND get paid too?

After a busy day, it was finally time to clock out. Heidi came into my office with her bag in her hands. She asked, “Wanda, do you need any more help with sifting through the information?

I had already gotten her help with laying out all the participating artists and their corresponding information an hour ago.

Seeing how she looked to be in a rush, I shook my head. “It’s okay, I’m almost done with it. You can go ahead.”

She smiled and said, “Thanks, Wanda! You should head back early too, okay? Staying healthy is important.”

my chin resting

of professionalism. She had not had a boyfriend before, but judging by how she had been

might have started dating

a meal with a classmate, s-so …” She

so I did not prod her for further detail. Nodding

to hide. If one had fallen in love, you would be able to see it

not want to work past office hours. All I could think

staying the night was still unclear. I did not want to stay at a hotel. I really regretted not getting myself a housing unit. If I were to be trapped in this situation long-term, I would be in desperate need of

pondering, I picked my phone

Cecilia’s was somewhere very noisy. This girl… She was probably

put your house keys?” She usually left her house keys

home?” Cecilia’s assuttiption was correct. She really did know

I just really don’t feel like going back tonight.” I did not want to tell her

the doommat. I’ll be back in two days, so I can keep you

chatting with her for a while longer over the phone, I made my way to her house. I slept through the

came back on

an artist, so it was unwise for him to be seen in crowded areas. It made sense

the restaurant, he was already sitting at the table, bored and