Chapter 680 What a Pity

Lia wanted to eavesdrop by the corner mischievously. Bella was not keen on joining in, but Lia had dragged her along anyway. Lia even tried to pull Zoe into the act, but the latter looked horrified and flat-out refused. The two of them heard Bethany calling out to Ian from a distance. "Mr. Clarke, are you avoiding me?" Ian seemed to pause before he said exasperatedly, "Why would I be avoiding you? Didn't I bring you here?" "Then why are you ignoring me at the company? I'm your assistant, but you barely even talk to me about work anymore. Is it because I confessed my feelings to you?" Bethany sounded heartbroken, her voice trembling as if she were on the verge of tears. After a few seconds of silence, Ian finally said, "I've told you before—I don't want to get involved with women from the company." Bethany said passionately, "I told you I could quit!" Ian sighed heavily. "There's no need for you to do that." Bethany refused to give up. "I know your rules. I'm fine with just bei