"Ms. Langston, come in."

Upon seeing Lucian in the room, Lemira, with a calm demeanor, said, "I've integrated the tested code into the software. My work here is done, so I'll be on my way unless there's something else."

"Lemmy, I always knew you wouldn't let me down. I had no idea you had so many skills under your belt."

Truth be told, Lucian had his doubts about Lemira solving the firewall issue. After all, he had sought the expertise of many, to no avail. Yet, she had cracked it in just two days.

Lucian beamed at Lemira, "With this, I feel even more confident in entrusting the company to your capable hands."

"I'll pass." Lemira declined straight away, turning to Hogan, "Just process the payment as we agreed, and that'll be all."

She had no intention of staying any longer.

Lucian, somewhat panicked, stood up to stop her, "Lemmy, running a company is far more meaningful than streaming online. It's a venture that promises more financial gain down the line. I genuinely have your best interests at heart." There it is again, the "for your best interests" argument!

Lemira was composed, "Lucian, are you really doing this for me, or is it just another way to keep me under your thumb?"

Returning would mean reverting to their old ways of interaction. Lucian's continuously badgering her showed he merely wasn't accustomed to the fact that he no longer could control her.

think that? I just want to

him deeply. He hadn't expected such distrust

my best interests at heart, stop doing these tiresome

office door, she saw Evelina standing outside with a rather unpleasant expression. Without sparing Evelina a glance, Lemira went back to her desk, gathered her things, and left.

years of dedication seemed to

composed face, "Lucian, I'm sure Lemmy will eventually see the

managed a wry

comfort, felt a twinge of discomfort but remained silent, considering it a personal

insist on having a technical handover before proceeding. Could we trouble you

en

be the last time I'm involved, and I'd prefer the client

problem, it's all settled then. Your payment

up, Hogan looked at Lucian,

does Lemmy agree when you ask but not

Hogan's expression turned complex,

just a bystander. Ms. Langston is kind-hearted; she didn't want to

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