Chapter 109

　　Tabitha's POV 　　"I just thought your necklace was very beautiful, so I took a few more glances. Where did you buy it?" I had a smile on my face, trying to lighten the mood. 　　Elizabeth's necklace was her only adornment, a small but delicate rose with a sparkling diamond at its center. 　　"This was the year-end bonus that Mr. Greenwood had custom-made two years ago," Elizabeth replied calmly. 　　"Oh, I see. I will work hard to earn this year's bonus then," I said with a smile. 　　She just glanced at me before leaving with her bag. 　　Charlie, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Don't take it personally. She has always been like that." 　　I asked, "So you mean Elizabeth has always been this cold?" 　　"Well, I haven't seen her smile since she started working here. Although cold, she's efficient at her job," he replied. 　　We chatted for a while, and then I was the last one to leave the office. 　　I didn't go far but waited in the underground parking lot. 　　Soon a car came. Derek lowered t