ck at night. My goodness. How could eating fried chicken take almost three hou

ation of the complete sequence of events, as Estella had

m.

throat clearing took longer than her usual quick ones,

ask anythi

es

n't want to se

slumped. She nod

e, why don't you just quit yo

nsidered that option. In fact, she had been thinking about

need a

ed. “Aah! You're right. You d

friend?” Vanny shook her head and closed her eyes, as if rejecting the future scenario

e same time there was something strange about it. In Estella's opinion, the likelihood of exes meeti

um...” Estella paused for a moment, weighing her words. She seemed to consider carefully what to say. “I'm sure you still hav

, as if she had no energy left. It seemed that thi

I really sho

ht, but one's mental wel

thoughts and Estella's thoughts led he

he picked out a nice work outfit and made sure her makeup was flawles

ht about giving Haris a chan

e let yourself go like th

king her if her appearance was miserable. At the very least, she needed to

e and a black knee-length skirt, along with seven-inch heels, Vanny moved away from

he EcoScape Constructors office. She got off and entered through the office

sed to work, Vanny took a deep breath. Honestly, even though she had prepared herself mentally

hy are you so nervous?

ened in front of her. She stepped inside. And for some reason her legs, support

umbled and prepared to embarrass herself with an awkward fall. But s

n her throat. And when her hands landed on that broad chest, she breathed a sigh of

essing her gratitude amidst

ha

to the air. Just as she saw who

ked expression that she could not hold

-Ha

nd she found Haris furrowing his brow.

ack to reality.

is cleared his throat, then looked down, focusin

re you goin

ness. Especially with the implied question he asked. Sh

arrived very early. It seems you're

eing stung by hundreds of bees, making it

he opposite,” sh

do you

d a half-hearted smile. “It's noth

one helped you, expressing gratitude was an absolute must. Even i

the fried chicken she had eaten earlier was swimming in her stoma

t a little flick to adjust his suit. He glanced at his watch. “W

is entered the elevator and left her alone. She immediately t

e the right decision to quit here? Can you imagine, Van? You only talked to him for a few minutes and your inte

had not expected meeting an e

ex. How's Estella, whose exes coul

Vanny resumed her steps. She turned and walked down a long corridor. From a distance she

orning,

om behind her thin-framed glasses.

anny. You look v

miled, but could not

t excessive, Ma’am?” s

at all. And... that's how a secretary should look. Neat an

. Judging by her appearance, Astoria might have been over thirty-five years old, but she still looked n

ome and sit down. I've already out

there that morning to express her intention to quit this job? An

next to hers. Literally, the desks were

Actually, Mr. Corbyn is looking for a second secret

eyes looking innocent as she looke

the question casually. “I was in an accident a few months ago. My cond

e felt uncomfortable. “I'm so sorry, Ma

es. That's why Mr. Corbyn needs a second secretary, especially since t

g

f water that happened to be nearby. Panting and gasping, Vanny tried to calm her coug

needs a part

dently. “Yes, Mr. Co

she widened them so much that Astoria was afra

lump of saliva that felt like it was stuck in her

a nodded again, causing Vanny

pposed to be the second secretary. And now you're telling me that I have to be his partner? W

anny kept squeezing her hands. She looked so

toria asked, her confusion enveloping

ooking for a partner,” Van

partner for office events. One of

For a second. Two se

ointing at who knows what. She looked lik

n has scheduled events, r

, Vanny immediately opened the agenda book she had plac

yearly schedules. Make sure Mr. Corbyn has lunch. Prepare tea in the morning, coffee at noon, and l

agenda, Vanny repeatedly

odness! Where can you hide your face? In a pot, perhaps? How could you

u with such a strange expression. Just like w

ll wrinkled, even though they had left the discussion about a partner a few minutes ago. Now

ve Vanny a chance to escape the embarrassing situation. She allowed Vanny to

yn on business trips, including helping him choose the right clothes during the trip. Ensuring Mr.

he tilted her head to the side and looked at her list of tasks in t

ike there's something st

she definitely felt it

my job,

when Mr. Corbyn is away, there are pros and cons to bringing or leaving me in the o

ria said

st accompany Mr. Cor

lip from Vanny's hand. Dramatically and accompan

like I'm really be

companio

not remember where she was righ

ere with Haris? Seriously! Aaah! I