Chapter 98

"Work expenses should naturally be borne by the firm," Matthew said. "Thank you, Mr. Quint." Back at her desk, Natalie sent a message to the group chat with Sophia and Penny. Natalie: "@Sophia, Are you going to your boyfriend's company's IPO celebration party?" Sophia: "He invited me, but I declined." Natalie: "Our firm was invited. I'm going with my mentor, but you should come too. I get social anxiety when I'm alone." Sophia: "Isn't Matthew accompanying you?" Natalie: "I can't stick to him all the time." Sophia: "Alright. I'll go with you." Natalie: "Thanks, babe!" Penny, who had been silently reading the messages, suddenly sent a disgusted emoji. Penny: "Ugh, gross." Natalie exited the chat and scrolled down, seeing her conversation with Taylor. Their last conversation ended with his final message, which was: "Remember to cook dinner tonight." After their argument this morning, he hadn't contacted her. Some feelings, once stirred, only bring an endless sense of grieva