this a bit

ant during her lunch break. The middle-aged woman stopped eating and looked at him with an expression of concern, although

asked, pretending not to under

a moment. The thirty-eight-year-old woman who had served him diligently for the p

ther were to fin

sh

his own lips, making a silenci

anything strange. An angel may pas

the words she had prepared earlier

have a reason. The same reason we gave Vanny,” Haris explained, followe

umped, but her face co

ir. She seems really stres

h, but it was too late. His la

hah

ia had witnessed it firsthand. While a girl looked distraught upo

cides to keep working here. The fine only a

t simple. Asto

ure Vanny makes the most of this job opportunity. Findi

ou don't have to go that far, sir. Anyway, I can tell that Vanny really doesn't w

ppeared immediately,

brutally honest, ma'am? You'

luctantly, a hint of amusement

ur right hand, I'm e

to wet his parched throat

lly abou

looked disheartened an

looks very stressed, sir. Her face is wrinkled ever

stomach suddenly felt full, even thoug

t very understanding when she dumped me.

es, shook her head, and raised her

, intelligent, attractive, and sexy women, she seemed to be an exception. This was because Archer Corbyn, the previous boss, had asked her to pl

s mother, Sienna Jade Malone. Being close to the family, she also understood how Haris' personality had developed. He was intelligent and

ened her eyes and

t?” Astoria asked incredulously. “Is

ap? U

his throat rhythmically. His eyes

a trap, ma'am. But it's okay

Astoria's accusation. In fact, he see

rted it first, I wouldn't be like this,” H

d she t

ped me in

e tried her best not to slap her forehe

saying. Because a moment after those words slipped off

eone to help you with your work, and as far as I know, Vanny is smart enough. For th

omes an errand girl? In all her life, Astoria had never heard of a secretar

u won't

nd to his chest. “Why should I quit? Do I have t

oria could not hold back any longe

n. In other words, it would take 83 years to collect the money. And right now, I'm twenty-nine years old.

t she would have to save a billion dolars just to giv

he epitome o

. Her usual two servings of chicken rice seemed powerless against her sudden lack of appetite. Eventually, Vanny could only rely on a

n't you hav

ing at the pantry door. She shook

” Vanny replied discouragedly. “I

ooked at Vanny sympathetically. But she could not do anyth

body, approaching the age of forty, could not lie. She tired easily and was sometimes overwhelmed. But she was foo

n relationship was the main reason why he dared to take advantage of the situation. He hired Vanny as hi

, it's clear that the plan is working now. Look, it's only be

but there was no

oria pretended not to know. “Because no

lips, her face showing frustration. “I do

coffee cup, suddenly froze. And again, she turned arou

eriously. You might acciden

grimacing as she realized she was echoing Haris' words. Meanwhile, she

her glass, along with the nutritious cereal water, into her digestive s

ccommodations in Pineville

e car and everything else is ready,

odded. “And how about yo

he grabbed Astoria's hand and held it tightly.

's wron

a determined and hopeful look

ob s

here, whatever they may be, as long as I don

ell, t

Even if I'm in a car for too long, I c

ortable Vanny must feel in her current situation. Working as a subordinate of her ex-boyfriend, who cunningly exploited

a secretary was not trivial. If Astoria stayed in the office, she would be the substitute face for Haris wheneve

unwilli

ely caused Vanny's grip

lready assigned and we c

dropped and h

orry,

e she tried her luck, she could tell that the li

ii

ing Astoria a reason to get out of the uncomfortab

lo,

ris. Vanny was one h

r. I'll get

ack to Vanny, who suddenly tensed. An a

e coffee for Mr. Corbyn an

n she pointed at herself. “Mr.

odded. “Black co

he was trying to find a way to escape him-even skipp

ress, an idea came to her. Something that made

offee, Haris? Um... ho

k, Vanny filled hal