Chapter 365

While Bruce was eyeing me, I immediately announced, "I have a meeting before I get off work. Also, I've already paid for the coffee." The five-million-dollar complication finally ended in a turn of events. I just didn't know whether Cindy could take the news well. After all, she'd spent so much effort in putting up an act. I dove into work for the entire night. Darkness eclipsed the sky, but dawn soon broke through. As I expected, Cindy showed up at the office the next day. Looking pleased, she skipped into the office with a familiar Chanel 2.5 bag slung over her shoulder. She also had a sizable dessert box with her. Zara was oblivious to the gossip in the office. She strutted up to Cindy gleefully and exclaimed, "Wow, it's a limited edition! I heard that its price had just increased again. You're amazing, Ms. Lane!" A mischievous glint flickered in Cindy's eyes as she dangled the bag strap. "How could I have possibly bought it with my salary?" she quipped with a smile. Zara