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Chapter 69

Author: Hauling Treasures
“Well, he looks the part but acts disgracefully,” Emily muttered to herself.

At the RC Corporation branch office, Justin insisted that Emily accompany him on his inspection.

Wearing high heels and carrying a briefcase, Emily stood behind Justin like a secretary, listening as he spoke with the branch manager.

They toured several key departments, and Emily followed Justin around all morning. Finally, around noon, the inspection was over.

After lunch, Justin had a meeting in the afternoon. Emily was finally able to rest. She hadn’t worn high heels in days, and after walking around all morning, her feet were sore.

She sat on the sofa in the lounge to relax. Spotting some pastries and snacks on the coffee table, she grabbed a few and made herself a cup of coffee.

The lunch had been arranged by the branch manager, but the food wasn’t to her taste, so she hadn’t eaten much.

While snacking and casually scrolling through her phone, she overheard some gossip from outside. Curious, she put
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