Chapter 174

“If Richard finds out that you’re so close with another man…” Pearl couldn’t help but be amused by Abby’s pretentious and catty behavior.

Pearl’s words filled Abby with a lingering fear. Subconsciously, Abby forcefully pushed the male colleague aside.

“Abby, why…” Suddenly, the man felt like he was being a kiss-*ss, and he wasn’t pleased to be disliked even after defending Abby.

“I didn’t mean it that way, Mister…” Abby started to explain herself, but the man didn’t want to hear it and left in a huff.

“Okay, let’s stop here. Richard might overhear if you continue. Oh, by the way, I actually came back to the office with him today.”

Suddenly, Pearl’s eyes lit up as she waved at someone behind Abby. “Richard.”

know he’s in his office, reviewing contracts, and he won’t be here.”

familiar voice sounded behind Abby, causing her

visibly flustered when she saw Richard’s expressionless face. “Rick, I don’t think you heard what I

Richard said, “I heard everything.”

man helped me, so

me that he appointed

intimate that it filled Abby with envy, as if he

need this job.” Pearl seemed indifferent, as the role of a design director didn’t hold

for her.

After all, Abby had gone

a brief pause, Richard’s tone softened. “Would you like to be my personal secretary instead? Your salary will double,

that because I’ve never been anyone’s secretary.” Reluctance crept in

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