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At that moment, Kaia finally believed what Lucien had told her.

That man really did know how to play the innocent card.

“Jerry, it’s not what you think,” Kaia explained. “I won’t need an assistant later–not because you weren’t good at your job. I’m just worried I’ll slow you down.”

Jerry hesitated, clearly reluctant but aware that pressing the issue would only make things worse.

“Alright,” he said, nodding. “Thanks for looking out for me these past few days. I’ll head over to Mr. Wright then.”

Kaia gave him a polite smile. “You’re welcome.”

What she didn’t notice was the way Vanessa was staring dreamily at Jerry’s retreating figure.

Later, Kaia returned to Lucien and told him she was now

assistant–free.

Lucien was secretly overjoyed–but made sure to play it cool.

“Honey, want me to ask your director to assign you a female assistant?” he offered.

Kaia gave him a sharp side–eye and scoffed. “Really? What if

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she’s a lesbian too? You gonna transfer her out?”

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Lucien, catching on that she was a little annoyed, scratched the back of his neck sheepishly.

“Okay, okay–my bad. Forget the assistant. I’ll talk to your director about lightening your workload instead.”

Kaia chuckled. “You’re impossible, you know that?”

Truth be told, she was only a little irritated that Lucien kept inserting himself into her work life–even if it came from a good place.

always knew when to

once she made it clear she didn’t

unspoken balance they’d come to understand

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Law Firm, Kaia turned

lunch today. There’s a new spot

homemade meals every day,

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and then, she craved something a little

to

then.

front of her face. “Vanessa? Earth

and looked up, flustered. “Sorry, what did

restaurant downstairs. Thought we could go

Vanessa jumped at the chance to eat out with Kaia— they were a well–oiled

But today, she hesitated.

she said, eyes skimming away. “You go ahead with Candy and

something tugged at her

Candy Butler spoke

don’t you think Vanessa’s been acting kind of weird

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looked up, curious. “Weird

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leading the lunchtime gossip, right? Lately,

sweet nothings. We

chuckled, suddenly catching

it’s one of those blind dates

often grumbled about the dull dates her parents arranged every week.

those boring setups,” Candy insisted,

I said they were nice, and she walked off grinning like she’d just

faded a little. That did

shoes only a week into dating? That wasn’t Vanessa’s style–not unless she was really smitten… or being

you know what else?” Candy added,

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