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ervently wished that the ground would open up and swallow me wh

act. "Excuse me?" Ethan broke the silence, and he acted like a stra

m. It had been years, but if I could recognize him, would

is first name instead of his surname. He looked up at me, scanning my attir

d he know my name? Did he remember me? And he casually called me by

e four minutes late. Second, you come in here and start a staring contest. Third, you

mm, dirty water, potholes, drains... I... I..." I created all sorts of exc

inutes on your makeup, you wouldn't have been late. Who exactly are you trying to impress with that excessive makeup? This is a

that he could fire me at any moment. "I'm sorry. It won't happen again.

n said, and my eyes widened. My fiancé meeting my parents

ard of counselors for a meeting. Any mistakes, and trust me, you're getting fired!" Ethan

n. "What are you still doing there?" Ethan said, and I forced a smile. "A devil will always remain a devil," I mumb

ng as I stood there. "Then get out," Ethan said, and I smiled as I

but I changed my mind, cons

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hat's when I realized he didn't remember me, and that was a good thing. But the way he made my life diffic

e. However, my boss was still in the office, making a call, and grinning from ear

him with his briefcase and mine, and stood beside him in the elevator. We were both silent, the tension palpable

floor. Then, almost immediately, the light came back on. Still holding onto him, we locked eyes, and he was seething with anger. H

d in disbelief. He walked out, straightening his shirt, and I trailed behind him lik

toe. Her appearance exuded wealth. Her makeup was heavy, and her revealing gown made her look stunning. I rec

e fact that they were still together was normal since their families were c