Romance

“What do you think?”

Amy did not answer her question straightforwardly and returned the question instead, but this disdainful attitude only made Angel warier.

Before the previous Head of Accounting had been sacked, she had taken very good care of Angel. Back then, she only treated Amy with surface-level politeness, and she was a little worried Amy would hold a grudge.

“I… I don’t get it. Annie had already been fired by the company, so why can she still come to work? Don’t they all say Jennings Corp. is the epitome of fairness? Why can she so flagrantly break the rules? What right does she have?”

Angel selectively spoke of Annie’s faults, starting from the biggest one. On the surface, Annie did indeed breach this line in the rules.

Upon hearing Angel’s words, Amy could not help but admire a little at how far she would sink for her schemes.

To be able to rephrase her jealousy into sp

“Annie… That…”

As one of the women noticed Annie’s reddened face, she knew their conversation had been overheard.

If Annie had been a small-fry like Angel, then it would not have matter, but she was Annie Lane. She had Myles Jennings protecting her. She did not dare to offend her, so she hastily wanted to explain.

“Annie, we haven’t been able to congratulate you.”

Another woman tugged on Annie’s arm warmly. When she smiled, the powder on her face cracked.

“Thank you, but there’s nothing to congratulate. I… I’m going back to work.”

Annie was pulled back to reality by that line. Her small face reddened yet again in an instant, and her head lowered unconsciously. She turned away and headed for her seat, hand still holding that empty mug.

“Tch, what’s there to be so smug about? Still acting so high and mighty.”

The other woman who had not said anything finally spoke scornfully. Among these three women, she was the youngest and was also the prettiest and trendiest one.

In her eyes, Annie was a country bumpkin, so her feelings were like Angel’s—indignant.

“Forget it. You can’t let her hear you say these. Have you forgotten the two department heads who were fired? If you make her unhappy, don’t think you can remain at Jennings Corp. any longer.”

The first woman patted her hand, then walked quickly to her seat like she was avoiding the plague, taking care not to be caught loose-tongued again.

In reality, the woman who was feared by her colleagues did not have these kinds of wicked thoughts. What Annie was more worried about right now was how to deal with her lunch, and she was also annoyed at why she was so dumb…

“Annie, want to go to the cafeteria together for lunch?”

As time unconsciously passed, Annie was still lost in her own little world and could not get out. Before she knew it, it was already time for the lunch break.

Jennings Corp.’s great employee benefits was not just a saying. Although the requirements for their employees were very strict, they were very generous on the aspect of employee benefits.

The Jennings Corp. employee cafeteria did not just have Chinese cuisine, Western cuisine, and a buffet, they also provided tea, coffee and refreshments. Most importantly, the chefs Jennings Corp. hired were ones whose names were renowned. The food and refreshments did not just look tasty, just putting them in your mouth is enough to make you drool.

Moreover, the employee cafeteria was completely free, and they even provided a free afternoon tea. The cafeteria service was especially noteworthy as their service quality could compete with a five-star hotel’s. The Jennings Corp. employees did not have the habit of getting takeaways, nor did they need to.

In the few months Annie had worked in Jennings Corp., what she was most pleased with was the employee cafeteria…

Hence, when she had been criticized, the first thing she thought of was what to do for lunch…

However, she did not have the face to appear in front of her other coworkers…

“Annie? Should we go together?”

A colleague from the same department asked her warmly. Annie returned to her senses from her stunned state and raised her head to look at her.

She did not even say her name, but her zealous attitude made Annie feel a little awkward.

She was not someone who could be familiar with others very quickly, and she rarely interacted with her colleagues, so she did not like dealing with strangers treating her so warmly.

“I…”

Just as Annie’s tongue froze and she did not know how to refuse, a low voice rescued her but also pushed her further down the edge.

“Ms. Lane, the president invites you to dine on the twentieth floor.”

Hugh was in a well-fitted, tailored suit, and his hair was combed back. He looked mature and experienced, and his deep eyes especially looked particularly seasoned.

Actually, aside from Myles, Hugh was also sought after in the company. He, too, was desired by many female coworkers.

He was a successful bachelor and was the president’s personal assistant. His appearance was mature and attractive. Simply put, he had the whole package.

Thus, when Hugh appeared at the accounting department, many of the female coworkers who had been heading out halted their steps, their eyes glinting as they observed him.

“Huh? I… That… I’m just about to head to the employee cafeteria…”

Annie had thought Hugh’s appearance would rescue him. She had not expected he would have brought such bad news.

Dine with Myles on the twentieth floor? No, Annie would rather drown in spit downstairs in the employee cafeteria. No, she would rather starve and take it as a diet.

“Hehe, that… Annie, you’d better head upstairs. The president is waiting for you. We… we’ll head for the cafeteria first. See you later.”

The female colleague who had been waiting for Annie was quickly jolted to her senses under Hugh’s cold gaze.

She gave Annie an awkward smile, then turned and quickly left the department…

Annie was the person Myles wanted. She dared not fight him.

“Hey…”

Annie shouted powerlessly at the retreating figure of her colleague. The helpless woman did not turn back, as resolute as could be.

“Let’s go, Ms. Lane. Hiding now is useless anyway. The news has spread throughout the company.”

Seeing Annie’s reluctance, Hugh advised her patiently.

If it had been another woman from the company, she would have long happily strutted up and pounced on the invitation. She would not squirm around like Annie Lane, who was even now still resisting.

However, perhaps it was exactly this difference that made Myles see her in a different light?

Having suddenly thought of this, Hugh finally understood why Myles was behaving so differently. Not only did he openly show his affection, he even married her…

However… Hugh looked at the small woman before him who looked like a naïve hatchling. Was she really suited to the mischievously wicked Myles?

“How is it? Do you feel sorry now? You should love yourself more, woman. To actually sell her body, how shameful!”

Angel assumed Annie’s silence confirmed her accusation, so she became even more arrogant while the sourness increased in her heart.

Her eyes watched Annie, looking her over from top to bottom and thinking about by what means did Annie have to get that kind of opportunity whereas she had to rely on sucking up to her superiors. She even had to give gifts to her superiors in order to stay.

“You… you’ve crossed the line!”

Annie bit her lip, so angry her mind was dizzy. She currently felt as if she had been stripped bare and put in the middle of the crowd.

Right now, she wished she could find a hole to bury herself in.

However, Hugh’s words replayed in her ear now. He had said she had not done anything to be ashamed of.

That was right. She had never done anything, so why d

“What do you think?”

Amy did not answer her question straightforwardly and returned the question instead, but this disdainful attitude only made Angel warier.

Before the previous Head of Accounting had been sacked, she had taken very good care of Angel. Back then, she only treated Amy with surface-level politeness, and she was a little worried Amy would hold a grudge.

“I… I don’t get it. Annie had already been fired by the company, so why can she still come to work? Don’t they all say Jennings Corp. is the epitome of fairness? Why can she so flagrantly break the rules? What right does she have?”

Angel selectively spoke of Annie’s faults, starting from the biggest one. On the surface, Annie did indeed breach this line in the rules.

Upon hearing Angel’s words, Amy could not help but admire a little at how far she would sink for her schemes.

To be able to rephrase her jealousy into speaking up for all of the company’s employees, Angel was far from stupid.

However, these little pett

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