Scarlett was persistent and refused to let others diminish her spirit by bullying her. If Candace wanted her to copy the company rules and regulations by hand, she would gladly do so. After all, there weren't too many rules at this company, and besides, she was new and had to comply with whatever people asked her to do.Furthermore, she already knew that Candice wasn't someone to be trifled with, so she decided to just follow the instructions given to her obediently. Now that she thought about it, what had she ever done to make Candace hate her so much? She wondered what other tricks Candace had up her sleeve once she finished copying the rules.Ultimately, Scarlett worked overtime to finish copying the company rules. When she passed the rule book back to Shirley the next day, she was met with Shirley's hesitant eyes. She looked like she had to tell Scarlett something but couldn't."The exam about the rules is today? But I just finished copying the rules last night!" Scarlett had th
"There's no need to thank me. In fact, I have yet to thank you for helping me out yesterday," Scarlett assured her as she took the test paper with her. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly thought of another question. She turned back to Shirley to ask, "Why is her office on the 21st floor?""The leaders of each department are stationed on the 21st floor. Since Candace is the manager of the HR department, her office is also there," Shirley explained."Oh, I see. Maybe that's why I have yet to meet the owner of the company," Scarlett mumbled to herself as she left the meeting room.Shirley had caught Scarlett's mumbling and frowned. What an odd thing to say! What did she mean by saying that she hadn't met the boss yet? The way she said it sounded as if she didn't know Christopher at all, but she was in his car yesterday; there was no way that she didn't know who the boss was.Shirley thought about it a while longer and came to the conclusion that Scarlett had only said that t
However, she'd had four years of experience in this field, so she quickly composed herself before asking her calmly, "What is the meaning of this?"Scarlett shrugged. "There's no special meaning behind this. I was taught at a young age that it was alright if I didn't know how to do my exams, but I should never cheat or lie. That's why I'm submitting an empty paper."Candace's face turned red at this, and she was momentarily rendered speechless by Scarlett's indifference. She'd indeed claimed that Scarlett had cheated because she was submitting the paper early, so she couldn't say anything in retaliation. That would just mean that she was going back on her own words.She glared frostily at Scarlett. She didn't know what Scarlett was planning. Nevertheless, Candace had to admit that even though she hated Scarlett, the latter was just a university student who had yet to graduate. Besides, she'd done well in the last two days at the company. She could've complained about her mistreatmen
Scarlett found it strange that Luna had brought up Candace in the middle of their conversation. Although it seemed as though she was trying to put in a good word for Candace, the way that she said it was odd. Scarlett couldn't help but feel as though Luna was trying to tell her something, but she couldn't figure out exactly what. In the end, she shook off her suspicions and simply nodded in agreement. After all, Luna was Candace's assistant, so it shouldn't be odd that she was trying to paint her superior in a good light."I'll make sure to look for you if I encounter any problems with work. I'll be returning to my station now," Scarlett told Luna, while the latter nodded. As Scarlett was leaving, she brushed past Luna and heard her whisper under her breath, "Watch out for Candace."Candace watched as Scarlett left the 21st floor and only relaxed after she was sure that the latter had left. Now that Scarlett was gone, she felt as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she
Shirley snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Scarlett sheepishly before saying, "It's nothing; I was just thinking about how quickly someone from the IT department came in to install your computer."Scarlett shared her confusion. "I was just thinking about the same thing. I'd thought that Candace had just been kidding when she said she'd send someone to install it for me by today. Oh, right, was that man just now from the IT department?" Shirley nodded in response before replying, "Yeah, he is. He installed most of the computers in our department. If you encounter any technical difficulties in the future, you can just give him a call."Scarlett nodded and thought about that man's odd behavior. She blurted out, "I thanked him just now, but he didn't even look at me. It was as if he was ignoring me on purpose … Is he like this with everyone else as well?""Yeah, that's just how he is. He's not good at interacting with others, and he's cold to everyone. Even Candace is no except
Judging by the bright smile that Lucille was flashing Scarlett, any passerby would probably think that they were childhood friends. Scarlett hated it when Lucille was fake like this and said coolly, "I'm busy today. Go find someone else to have dinner with you."Lucille had fully expected Scarlett to reject her. Despite her annoyance, she suppressed her feelings and replied cheerfully, "Scar, we've lived together for four years now. Don't be mean; come have dinner with me. I really want to make things right between the two of us. Besides, even if you don't say yes to me now, I'll wait outside your office every single day until you forgive me."Scarlett had never expected that there would ever come a day when Lucille would swallow her pride and speak to her so nicely. That, paired with Scarlett's inability to refuse anyone who asked her for something nicely, prevented her from outright rejecting Lucille, no matter how much she hated her guts.Besides, Lucille had already said that if
Nothing good ever came out of meeting Lucille. Did she really expect Scarlett to agree to living together, where they would spend every waking hour together?Just the thought of living with Lucille again made the hair on the back of Scarlett's neck stand. She wasn't about to willingly allow Lucille to make her life a living hell again! "Sorry, when I signed the contract, the landlord told me that he wouldn't allow anyone else to live in his house because he doesn't want it to be too crowded," Scarlett replied resolutely.Lucille had counted on Scarlett rejecting her. If Scarlett had been the type to be compliant, Lucille wouldn't have had to meticulously plan out the entire night in the first place. Besides, Scarlett wasn't the only one who refused to live with Lucille; Lucille would also rather die than live with Scarlett.She plastered a fake disappointed expression on her face before replying, "Oh, if that's the case, then I guess there's no other way about it. Oh right! How is
Scarlett had completely lost her appetite at this point and put her fork down on the table. Her head was a mess as she contemplated her next course of action at this point. Of course, she could just reject Lucille's suggestion, but she didn't have a good reason to. Lucille had a point in that the two of them simply couldn't finish all this food on their own. Besides, she wasn't the one paying, so she couldn't just say no.Scarlett had already accepted Lucille's offer of dinner, so of course it meant that she had to be nice to her. There seemed to be no way out of this situation, and she cursed her soft heart for agreeing to it. If she'd just steeled her resolve and said no to Lucille and dinner, she wouldn't be in this situation right now.Lucille was delighted at Scarlett's silence and didn't even bother to wait for her reply before pulling her phone out to call Zachary.Scarlett had no other choice and could only sigh as she sank back into her chair. Since Lucille's plan was alrea
Scarlett knew there was no real solution to the problem between her and Jonathan. The both of them were just choosing to ignore what had happened between them.There was nothing left for them to do to fix what had been broken.Until now, she still felt as if she was in a dream. Was she really married to Jonathan? Was she really living with him in such a lavish house? She found it hard to wrap her mind around it because it was all so surreal.The warm water in the tub sloshed gently over her body, and she felt her eyelids droop. These few days have been tough, and she hadn't been able to sleep well. All she wanted to do was fall asleep in this tub. If she were any less rational than she was right now, she probably would've just fallen asleep in the tub.Scarlett changed into a simple set of pajamas after her bath, completely ignoring the sexy lingerie set that Jonathan had picked out for her. She could probably wear that lingerie set if she were alone but she couldn't possibly w
Jonathan's tone was loving and teasing, and she was immediately transported back to the carefree times she had spent with Jonathan at university. Back then, they didn't have much to worry about and could just enjoy dating each other without reality holding them back."Have you had breakfast? I'm making breakfast right now. Do you want some?" Scarlett asked."No, thank you. I don't like eating in the morning. You can go ahead and enjoy your breakfast," Jonathan replied. Jonathan never got into the habit of eating breakfast; after he went overseas, he had less reason to have breakfast. As such, he never ate breakfast anymore. After Scarlett had finished her food, Jonathan drove them to city hall to sign the necessary documents for their marriage.The entire time, Scarlett felt as if she were in a dream. Everything that was happening seemed so surrea. The absurdity of the events and the fact that she had not slept well in two days only made her more dazed. Scarlett hadn't realize
Scarlett immediately understood what he was trying to say and bashfully lowered her gaze. Since when had he become so sleazy? Going overseas had done nothing to teach him to be a better man. Scarlett didn't know how to answer him, so she stared silently at the ground. Suddenly, she thought of something and raised her head to say, "Jonathan, I have to tell you something. I can marry you, but you must promise me one thing. We won't have a wedding ceremony."Jonathan was upset by that suggestion, and he huffed, "What? No ceremony? Are you planning on just getting married in secret? Is it that embarrassing to be married to me? Is that why you don't want a ceremony? If you don't want to marry me, just tell me! You don't have to do all this to show how reluctant you are to marry me!" Jonathan had no idea what was going on in her head. What woman would outright refuse to have a wedding ceremony? Any woman would love to have a grand ceremony to celebrate her marriage, but now that Sca
Just then, Scarlett heard someone call her name from behind her, "Scarlett?"Scarlett turned in confusion and realized that it was the school counselor. She never expected to see him here, and her heart was filled with warmth at the sight of him. She hadn't seen him since graduating, so she didn't think he would still remember her. She hastily wiped the tears from her face before greeting him with a brilliant smile, "Mr. Brown! Why are you here?""I had nothing to do today, so I thought I would drop by to play basketball. How's work? Why aren't you here with Jonathan? I can't believe it's been a year already. Time really flies … I still remember when Jonathan would play basketball, and you would cheer for him from the sidelines. I miss all of you, so come by with Jonathan next time! By the way, don't forget to send me a wedding invitation when both of you get married. After all, I've got my eye on both of you, and I'm sure you will end up together. I remember how nice Jonathan trea
"Hey! What are you doing? Are you going home now?" Scarlett asked."Of course! Where else would I go? Didn't we just break up? Why are you calling me again? Don't tell me that you miss me already!" Teresa's voice which was filled with glee, came from the other end of the receiver. Hearing her voice made Scarlett feel much better than before, but Scarlett was worried that she would no longer be so happy after Scarlett tells her the truth. She didn't want her problems to affect the lives of those around her. Since she made a mistake, she would be the one to bear responsibility, and no one else should have to suffer because of her … especially not her best friend.Scarlett hesitated before asking, " Teresa, do you like your job?""What's not to like? I love it! Being a teacher is my dream! My students are obedient and understanding. My job also gives me a sense of accomplishment! Why are you asking me this now? I've told you before that my dream is to be one of the best teachers in
As she spoke, Scarlett attempted to push Jonathan away, but he was too strong. She couldn't fight back at all. She felt like a fragile child in front of Jonathan, and he could crush her into pieces with just a little force. Jonathan leaned in and whispered coldly, "Do you think I’m still as compliant as before, allowing you to push me away repeatedly? Let me tell you, I’m not the same. How well do you think you know me? Let me make it clear, I will get what I want, including you!" Scarlett sensed the threat in Jonathan's words and looked at this unfamiliar man with some caution. She asked cautiously, "Jonathan, are you threatening me? What exactly do you mean? Why don't you just tell me instead of playing games? My time is not free, so let me go if you won't talk. I still have to work tomorrow." Scarlett was truly exhausted at this moment. Listening to her colleagues discuss Jonathan in the office had already put her on edge. After work, she spent so much time walking aroun
Jonathan did not take her comments to heart and continued coldly, "You came home quite late, Scarlett. It seems like you've learned to enjoy life more now, huh? Weren't you just a bookworm before? Why are you so late today? You've changed a lot after starting work and made more friends, huh? Tell me, who were you out having dinner with just now? A colleague? Your boss? Or is it your boyfriend? Whoever it is, it seems like he takes good care of you, and since you were having so much fun with him, why bother coming back home in the evening?" Scarlett could hardly believe the cruel words that came from his mouth. When did Jonathan become so heartless? Although he could be a bit carefree before, he would never say such things to her. In Scarlett's eyes, Jonathan had always been gentle and caring, completely different from the person uttering these words now. Scarlett felt infuriated and couldn't help defending herself, "It's not what you think! I was just having a cup of coffee with
The two best friends chatted, and before they knew it, time had passed as they enjoyed their coffee. Soon, night fell, and the sky that was once adorned with the setting sun was now full of twinkling stars. It was beautiful, but it also reminded Scarlett of the day she parted ways with Jonathan. That day was just like today, a beautiful night with bright stars. However, things had changed, and she could never sit here and talk with Jonathan as she did that day. Teressa noticed the shift in mood from across the table. After hesitating, Teresa couldn't help but speak up, "Scarlett, Jonathan ... He's coming back soon." Teresa didn’t know the details of Scarlett and Jonathan’s relationship, but she knew they went on a trip together during their final year while everyone was looking for internships. It was quite sudden since Scarlett barely hung out with Jonathan. Then, there were rumors that they were dating, but Jonathan went abroad to study soon after, and Scarlett never menti
Scarlett sighed heavily at these words. “Yeah, there’s no way our small magazine can get an interview with the great Jonathan Leonard. Only those major news outlets have the qualifications for that. It’s his first time returning to the country after going abroad, so this is big news. The media would be busy with this, but it’s certainly not for us to handle.” Just then, the editor-in-chief of the office suddenly appeared. He must have overheard their discussions outside and sternly said, “Am I paying you to gossip around? You’re all good for nothing. You’re all itching to gossip now that I’ve eased up on you?” Once he roared, everyone fell silent. They either looked down at their computers or pretended to be busy with their work. No one responded to him. Who dared to oppose the editor? His words were final. However, Scarlett, who had always disliked this editor, felt grateful to him at this moment. She thanked him silently for saving her from her colleague’s gossiping. This wa